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    The Kerem Tunnel provides a unique ride and hiking experience that is to be enjoyed by all.

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

    The tunnel connects Nahal Refaim and Emek Motza. The tunnel’s southern entrance is located in Refaim Park below Ein Laban. The northern entrance can be found in Nahal Ein Kerem about half an hour away from the Kerem junction.

    נווה פריצקי The 2.1-kilometers-long tunnel project was officially inaugurated at a formal ceremony on Thursday attended by Jerusalem and Heritage Minister Ze’ev Elkin Mayor Moshe Lion, Gihon water company chairman Avi Baleshnikov as well as hundreds of cyclists.

    נווה פריצקי Jerusalem’s rich past was the main reason why it was the most visited tourist destination during the time of its glory. Elkin added that in addition to its rich history, modern tourism is also included in the city of Jerusalem. “The inauguration [of] this tunnel project is another step in the development of Jerusalem as a tourist destination for all kinds of people throughout Israel and all over the world.”

    Elkin is the project’s director. project together with Jerusalem Municipality said that his ministry invests millions of dollars in the city’s tourism growth and also in the development of new tourist attractions and ventures that connect the rich history of Jerusalem to its future. I encourage cyclists to come and enjoy the modern and well-maintained cycle route that overlooks the special scenery of Old Jerusalem.”

    A total of NIS 25 million was put into in the project. נווה פריצקי It was budgeted by the Elkin’s Ministry, the Tourism Ministry, the Jerusalem Municipality, the Gihon Corporation and the Jerusalem Purification and Sewerage Works, as well as the work done by the Jerusalem Development Authority.

    Elkin explained that the Kerem Tunnel project is an important tool in realizing the idea to transform the idea of transportation throughout Jerusalem. “The tunnel is set to connect with the Jerusalem Ring Path. It will link to the numerous cycle paths already within the city. These will be paved throughout the city’s various areas. The aim is to promote cycling among residents of the city.

    The Kerem Tunnel was originally excavated in 1990 in order to transfer the main sewers of Gihon Corporation towards the Sorek purification facility. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c6lwMSJfGow The plant is located west of Sorek and is currently used as an infrastructure tunnel.

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

    Jerusalem Mayor Moshe León

    Construction of roads, installation, blowers, modern safety systems and electrical wiring are all part of the present work. The tunnel is safe for the people to use all entire year.

    The Kerem Tunnel gives you access to many places to relax, including Ein Kerem Neighborhood, the Biblical Zoo and Aquarium and also historic natural springs Ein Haniyeh or Ein Laban.