The Kerem Tunnel allows for a an experience that is unique in terms of hiking and riding.

The Kerem Tunnel is the first bike tunnel to be constructed in Israel and was officially opened in the year 2000 as part the Jerusalem Ring Path, a 42-kilometer cycle route that circles the capital.

The tunnel links Nahal Refaim and Emek Motza. It has a southern entrance in Refaim Park. Ein Laban is the closest. Nahal Ein Kerem is the northern entrance.

http://www.haaretz.co.il/labels/2022-09-12/ty-article-labels/00000183-31c4-dc67-addb-79d7ffad0000 The 2.1-kilometers-long tunnel project was inaugurated during a celebration held on Thursday that was attended by Jerusalem and Heritage Minister Ze’evElkin, Mayor Moshe Lion, Gihon water company chairman Avi Baleshnikov and hundreds of cyclists.

Jerusalem’s rich past was the main reason why it was a popular tourist destination during the time of its glory. Today, apart from its rich history, it also incorporates modern-day tourism,” Elkin said. “The inauguration[of] the tunnel is an additional aspect of the development Jerusalem and its transformation to an attractive tourism destination for all across Israel and the world.

Elkin who is in charge of the project together with Jerusalem Municipality said that his ministry invests millions of dollars in the development of Jerusalem’s tourism and in the creation innovative tourist attractions and ventures that connect the glory historical past of Jerusalem to the future. נווה פריצקי I encourage all cyclists to come and take a ride along the contemporary, well-maintained road which overlooks Old Jerusalem.

Elkin’s Ministry, the Tourism Ministry, Jerusalem Municipality, and the Gihon Corporation all contributed to the project. The Jerusalem Development Authority completed the work.

נווה פריצקי http://www.makorrishon.co.il/mumlazim/523585/ נווה פריצקי Elkin said that the Kerem Tunnel project is an essential tool for achieving the idea to transform the idea of transport throughout Jerusalem. “The tunnel, which is being constructed to connect to Jerusalem Ring Path will join existing paths for bicycles and ones that are paved in its neighborhoods. The goal is to promote biking among the residents of Jerusalem and encourage the green transport revolution in Jerusalem.”

The Kerem Tunnel was first excavated in the late 1990s to relocate the main sewer line of the Gihon Corporation toward the purification plant located in Sorek It is situated west of the city and is used today as an infrastructure tunnel. It also houses the fifth water line, which connects to Jerusalem from the Mekorot water company.

“The Kerem tunnel project is an essential tool to realize the vision to change the notion of transportation in Jerusalem. ”

Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Leon

Road construction, installation , and testing of electrical and safety systems are some of the ongoing works to make the tunnel safer throughout the year.

Kerem Tunnel Kerem Tunnel allows for access to unique recreation areas, like Ein Kerem, a neighborhood which includes a Biblical zoo and aquarium and also the ancient natural springs Ein Haniyeh and Ein Laban.