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

נווה פריצקי The Kerem Tunnel, Israel’s newest bicycle tunnel, has been inaugurated as part of the 42-kilometer cycle route which circles the capital.

נווה פריצקי The tunnel links the paths between Nahal Refaim and Emek Motza. The tunnel’s southern entrance can be found within Refaim Park below Ein Laban. While the northern entrance is in Nahal Ein Kerem about half an hour from the Kerem junction.

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

“In the past, Jerusalem was an attractive tourist destination due to its glorious past. Elkin stated that the current tourist industry is a part of Jerusalem’s historic treasures and also incorporates modern tourism. “The inauguration (of this tunnel project) is another aspect of the expansion of Jerusalem, and its transformation into a desirable tourist destination for all kinds of audiences in Israel as well as across the world.”

נווה פריצקי Elkin is the project’s director. project along with Jerusalem Municipality said that his ministry invests hundreds of millions in the city’s tourism growth and the development of innovative tourist attractions and ventures that connect the glorious past of Jerusalem to its future. I invite cycling enthusiasts to visit and enjoy an up-to-date and well-maintained cycling route that takes in the unique nature of Old Jerusalem.”

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

Elkin said, “The Kerem Tunnel project will be a central instrument for achieving our dream to change the way transportation is conducted in Jerusalem.” “The new tunnel that connects to Jerusalem Ring Path will join existing paths for bicycles and those that will paved in the neighborhoods. It is intended to promote biking among its residents and promote the green movement in the capital.”

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

“The Kerem Tunnel Project is an important tool in realizing the goal of transforming the concept of transportation throughout Jerusalem. ”

Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Lon

Road construction, installation , and testing of safety and electrical systems are some of the ongoing projects to ensure the tunnel is safe throughout the year.

נווה פריצקי נווה פריצקי The Kerem Tunnel also allows access to special recreation areas such as the Ein Kerem neighborhood, the biblical zoo and aquarium, along with the historic natural springs in Ein Laban and Ein Haniyeh.