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The Kerem Tunnel, Israel’s newest cycle tunnel, was opened as part a 42-kilometer cycle route that is a loop around the capital.

The tunnel connects the path between Nahal Refaim and Emek Motza. The tunnel’s southern entry point is located within Refaim Park below Ein Laban. The northern entrance can be found in Nahal Ein Kerem about half a km from the Kerem junction.

נווה פריצקי Inauguration of the tunnel that is 2.1 kilometers long, was held in Jerusalem and the Heritage Minister Ze’ev Elkin Mayor Moshelion, Avi Baleshnikov (Gihon water company chairman of the company) along with hundreds of cyclists.

Jerusalem was a sought-after tourist destination because of its glorious history. Elkin added that in addition to its rich history, modern tourism is also incorporated into Jerusalem’s city. נווה פריצקי נווה פריצקי “The launch (of the tunnel) is a further step in the expansion of Jerusalem and its transformation into a desirable city to visit for all kinds of audiences across Israel as well as across the globe.”

Elkin his ministry, which together with the Jerusalem Municipality spearheaded the project, said his ministry “invests hundreds of millions of shekels each year in the improvement of Jerusalem’s tourism in all its aspects and in the creation of innovative tourist attractions and ventures that link the glorious historical past of our capital city to the future of Jerusalem… I encourage cyclists to come and enjoy an up-to-date and well-maintained cycling route that takes in the unique scenery of Old Jerusalem.”

Elkin’s Ministry Tourism Ministry, Jerusalem Municipality and Gihon Corporation contributed approximately NIS 25 million for the project. Work was performed by the Jerusalem Development Authority.

Elkin stated the fact that “The Kerem Tunnel Project is an essential tool for achieving the dream to redefine the idea of transport throughout Jerusalem.” “The new tunnel that connects to the Jerusalem Ring Path will join the existing bike paths as well as the ones that will be paved within the neighborhoods. נווה פריצקי It is intended to promote biking among the residents of Jerusalem and encourage the green revolution in transport in the capital.”

The Kerem Tunnel was first excavated in the late 1990s to relocate the main sewer line from the Gihon Corporation toward the purification plant located in Sorek It is situated just west of the city. It 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 is a crucial tool for achieving the goal of changing Jerusalem’s transport system. ”

Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Leon

Construction of roads, the installation and testing of electrical and safety systems are just a few of the ongoing projects to make the tunnel safer for all seasons.

There is also the Kerem Tunnel to enjoy unique recreation areas, such as Ein Kerem, the Biblical aquarium, zoo and Ein Kerem neighborhood.