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    The Kerem Tunnel provides a unique adventure in hiking and riding that is to be enjoyed by everyone.

    http://www.israelhayom.co.il/mumlazim/article/13057097 The Kerem Tunnel, Israel’s newest cycle tunnel, is inaugurated as part of the 42-kilometer cycle route which runs through the capital.

    The tunnel links Nahal Refaim and Emek Motza. Its southern entrance is within Refaim Park under Ein Laban. The northern entry, Nahal Ein Kerem, is just half a kilometer away from the Kerem junction.

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

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IARj0i5sZlw “In the past, Jerusalem was an attractive tourist destination due to its glorious past. Elkin explained that today, in addition to its historic treasures the tunnel construction project includes modern tourism. “The launch of the tunnel is an additional aspect of the development Jerusalem and it’s transformation into an attractive tourism destination for all throughout Israel and around the world.

    Elkin, whose ministry was spearheaded the project along with Jerusalem Municipality stated that his ministry invested thousands of shekels each year in the development of Jerusalem’s tourism and in the development of new ventures and attractions which will link the amazing historical past and future of Jerusalem. I invite cyclists to enjoy a well-maintained, modern cycle route, which overlooks the stunning scenery of Old Jerusalem.

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

    נווה פריצקי Elkin stated, “The Kerem Tunnel project is a key instrument for achieving our dream to change the concept transportation throughout Jerusalem.” נווה פריצקי Elkin stated that the new tunnel will connect with the Jerusalem Ring Path and will link with existing bike trails. The tunnel will also be made paved in the various neighborhoods. This will encourage cycling and promote green transportation in the capital.

    נווה פריצקי The Kerem Tunnel was first excavated in the 1990s to move the main sewer line from the Gihon Corporation toward the purification plant in Sorek It is situated just west of the city. It is currently being used as an infrastructure tunnel that also houses the fifth water line to Jerusalem from the Mekorot water company.

    “The Kerem Tunnel Project is essential to realize the vision to change the way transportation is thought of throughout Jerusalem. ”

    Jerusalem Mayor Moshe León

    Road construction, installation and testing of electrical and safety systems are just a few of the ongoing efforts to make the tunnel safer throughout the year.

    The Kerem Tunnel also allows access to unique recreation sites which include the Ein Kerem neighborhood, the biblical zoo, aquarium and the as well as the historic natural springs in Ein Laban and Ein Haniyeh.