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The Kerem Tunnel, the first bicycle tunnel in Israel is now open as part of the Jerusalem Ring Path, a 42-kilometer cycle route that circles Jerusalem, Israel’s capital city.

It connects Nahal Refaim to Emek Motza. The southern entrance of the tunnel is beneath Ein Laban in Refaim Park. The northern entrance can be located in Nahal Ein Kerem.

The 2.1-kilometer-long tunnel was officially inaugurated by Jerusalem’s Heritage Minister Zeev Elkin. The ceremony was also attended by Mayor Moshelion Avi Balehnikov, Gihon Water Company chairman, and many cyclists.

Jerusalem’s glorious past was a reason for it to be an extremely popular tourist destination in the past. In the present, in addition to its rich history, it also incorporates modern tourism.” Elkin said. נווה פריצקי “The launch of the tunnel project is yet another step in the development of Jerusalem as an ideal tourist destination for all kinds of travelers in Israel and all over the world.”

Elkin his ministry, which spearheaded the project along with Jerusalem Municipality stated that his ministry invested hundreds of millions of shekels annually in the development of Jerusalem’s tourism and also in the creation of new attractions and ventures that connect the stunning historic past with the future of Jerusalem. I invite you to ride your bicycles on a scenic and well-maintained road that overlooks Old Jerusalem.

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

Elkin said that the Kerem Tunnel project was a key tool in realizing the vision of shifting the idea of transportation throughout Jerusalem. Elkin said that the new tunnel will connect with the Jerusalem Ring Path and will join existing bike trails. It will also be paved in the various areas. This will increase cycling and encourage green transport 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 just west of the city. It is used today as an infrastructure tunnel. It also includes the fifth water line to Jerusalem of the Mekorot water company.

“The Kerem tunnel project is a central tool for realizing the vision to change the notion of transportation in Jerusalem. ”

Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Lon

To make the tunnel usable to the general public throughout the year, the works include road construction and installation of blowers.

Kerem Tunnel Kerem Tunnel allows for access to unique recreation areas, for instance Ein Kerem, a neighborhood that includes a biblical aquarium and zoo, and ancient natural springs Ein Haniyeh and Ein Laban.