The Kerem Tunnel offers an unforgettable hike and riding experience for the benefit of

In the 42-kilometer Jerusalem Ring Path cycling route that runs around the capital, the Kerem Tunnel was inaugurated.

It links Nahal Refaim to Emek Motza. Its southern entrance is within Refaim Park under Ein Laban. The northern entrance, Nahal Ein Kerem, is about half a kilometer away from the Nahal Ein Kerem junction.

The 2.1-kilometer long tunnel was inaugurated on Thursday by Jerusalem and heritage minister Ze’ev Elkin as well as Mayor Moshe Lion. Avi Baleshnikov of Gihon, chairman of Gihon and a plethora of other cyclists were also in attendance.

נווה פריצקי Jerusalem was once a major tourist attraction due to its rich history. Elkin said that today aside from its historic treasures, it is also home to modern-day travelers. נווה פריצקי “The opening of the tunnel is an additional element of the progress of Jerusalem as well as it’s transformation into an attractive tourist destination for everyone throughout Israel as well as around the world.

Elkin the minister whose ministry as well as the Jerusalem Municipality led the project, said that the Jerusalem Municipality’s ministry “invests hundreds to millions of shekels each year in the growth of all aspects Jerusalem’s tourists and in the development and operation of new attractions, ventures and attractions that link the rich history of Jerusalem’s eternal city to its future”. I invite cyclists to enjoy the modern, well-maintained cycling route that overlooks the distinctive landscape of Old Jerusalem.

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

Elkin stated, “The Kerem Tunnel project will be the central tool for achieving our dream to change the notion of transportation in Jerusalem.” “The new tunnel will connect to the Jerusalem Ring Path. It will link to the numerous cycle paths already in the city. These will be paved within the numerous areas. The goal is to promote cyclists in the city.

נווה פריצקי The Kerem Tunnel was first excavated in the late 1990s to relocate the main sewer line from the Gihon Corporation toward the purification plant in Sorek The Sorek Tunnel is located west of the city and is currently being used as an infrastructure tunnel that also includes the fifth water line that connects to Jerusalem of the Mekorot water company.

“The Kerem tunnel project is the central instrument for achieving the vision to change the way of transport in Jerusalem. ”

Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Lon

Present work includes road construction, installation blowers, and advanced security systems to ensure the tunnel is safe for all to use throughout the year.

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