The Kerem Tunnel provides a unique ride and hiking experience which is enjoyed by all.

נווה פריצקי As part of the 42-kilometer Jerusalem Ring Path cycling route, which surrounds the capital, the Kerem Tunnel was inaugurated.

The tunnel links Nahal Refaim with Emek Motza. It is located in southern Israel within Refaim Park. Ein Laban is the nearest. Nahal Ein Kerem is the northern entrance.

The tunnel’s official opening ceremony which measures 2.1 kilometers long took place in Jerusalem and the Heritage Minister Ze’ev Elkin Mayor Moshelion, Heritage Minister Ze’ev Elkin Avi Baleshnikov (Gihon water company chairman of the company) as well as a plethora of cyclists.

Jerusalem was a sought-after tourist destination because of its rich historical. Elkin said that the present tourist industry is a part of Jerusalem’s historical treasures and incorporates modern day tourism. נווה פריצקי “The opening (of the tunnel) is an additional part of the growth of Jerusalem as well as its transformation into a desirable tourist city for all sorts of visitors across Israel as well as around the globe.”

נווה פריצקי Elkin who’s ministry spearheaded the project along with Jerusalem Municipality stated that his ministry had invested hundreds of millions of shekels every year in Jerusalem’s tourist development and in the development of new attractions and ventures that will connect the magnificent historical past and the future of Jerusalem. I encourage you to take your bicycles on a scenic maintained, well-maintained path that looks out over Old Jerusalem.

Elkin’s Ministry as well as the Tourism Ministry budgeted the project.

Elkin stated that the Kerem Tunnel project is an essential tool for achieving the idea to transform the idea of transportation throughout Jerusalem. Elkin explained that the proposed tunnel connects to the Jerusalem Ring Path and will connect with existing bike routes. The tunnel will also be paved throughout its various neighborhoods. This will help cyclists and promote green transportation in the capital.

The Kerem Tunnel was originally excavated in 1990 to move the main sewer of Gihon Corporation towards the Sorek purification facility. The plant is located west of Sorek and is still used as an infrastructure tunnel.

“The Kerem tunnel project is a central tool for realizing the goal of changing the way of transport in Jerusalem. ”

Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Leon

Road construction and installation, as well as blowers, advanced security systems and electrical wiring are all part of the ongoing work. The tunnel is safe for the people to use all season.

It is also possible to use the Kerem Tunnel to enjoy unique places to relax, such as Ein Kerem, the Biblical aquarium, zoo and Ein Kerem neighborhood.