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

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c6lwMSJfGow The Kerem Tunnel, Israel’s first bicycle tunnel, was opened as part of the Jerusalem Ring Path. This 42-kilometer cycle route is located around Jerusalem.

The tunnel is located along the Nahal Refaim-Emek Mostza path. The tunnel’s southern entrance is located within Refaim Park below Ein Laban. http://www.facebook.com/neveparitzki The northern entrance is located in Nahal Ein Kerem about half one kilometer away from the Kerem junction.

On Thursday, Jerusalem and Heritage Minister Zeev Elkin and Mayor Moshelion, Avi Baleshnikov, Gihon chairman, and a slew of cyclists were present at a celebration to officially open the tunnel’s 2.1-kilometer-long length.

Jerusalem’s rich past was the main reason for it to be the most visited tourist attraction during the time of its glory. נווה פריצקי In the present, in addition to its historical treasures it also has modern tourism.” Elkin said. “The opening (of [this] tunnel project is another aspect of the development of Jerusalem as well as the transformation of Jerusalem into a popular tourist destination for all kinds of visitors in Israel as well as across the globe.”

http://www.themarker.com/labels/2022-09-12/ty-article-labels/00000183-31c8-d6c9-a197-79cd96360000 The ministry of Elkin, which also in charge of the project together with Jerusalem Municipality, stated that his ministry “invests hundreds and millions of shekels annually throughout Jerusalem’s tourism, and also in the creation of exciting attractions and ventures that connect the magnificent historical time of our capital city with its future.” I invite cyclists to enjoy the modern, well-maintained cycling route overlooking the unique landscape of Old Jerusalem.

Elkin’s ministry and the Tourism Ministry budgeted the project.

נווה פריצקי Elkin said, “The Kerem Tunnel project will be the central tool for realizing our vision to change the concept transportation throughout Jerusalem.” “The tunnel, which connects to the long Jerusalem Ring Path, will join the existing bicycle pathways in the city, as well as those that will be paved throughout the city’s neighborhoods with the aim of encouraging cycling among the city’s residents as well as its visitors, and also encouraging the green revolution in transportation in the capital city.”

The Kerem Tunnel first was excavated in the late 90s to relocate a main sewer line for the Gihon Corporation towards Sorek. It is now being used as an infrastructure Tunnel that includes the fifth waterline that runs to Jerusalem from the Mekorot water corporation.

“The Kerem tunnel project is an essential tool to realize the goal of changing the concept of transportation throughout Jerusalem. ”

Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Lon

The works currently underway include road construction, installation of blowers as well as modern security and electrical systems to make the tunnel safe for pedestrians to travel through throughout the year.

Kerem Tunnel Kerem Tunnel allows for access to exclusive recreation areas for instance Ein Kerem, a neighborhood which includes a Biblical aquarium and zoo as well as historical natural springs Ein Haniyeh and Ein Laban.