The Kerem Tunnel offers an unforgettable adventure on foot and in the saddle to the advantage of

The Kerem Tunnel is the first bicycle tunnel to be constructed in Israel and was opened as a part of the Jerusalem Ring Path, a 42-kilometer cycle route that circles the capital.

The tunnel connects Nahal Refaim and Emek Motza. Its southern entrance is located in Refaim Park, below Ein Laban while the northern entrance is located in Nahal Ein Kerem, about half a mile close to the Kerem junction.

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

“In the past, Jerusalem was an attractive tourist destination because of its rich history. Elkin declared that, in the present aside from its rich history, Jerusalem is also a destination for modern-day tourists. “The launch of the tunnel project is another part of the expansion of the city of Jerusalem and its transformation into a dazzling tourist city for all types of people throughout Israel and around the world.”

Elkin who, through his ministry and the Jerusalem Municipality led the project, stated that his ministry “invests hundreds to millions of shekels per year to develop all aspects of Jerusalem’s visitors and in the creation and operation of exciting tourist attractions, ventures, and activities which connect the rich past of Jerusalem’s eternal city to its future”. נווה פריצקי I would like to invite cyclists to join us and take a ride along the modern and well-maintained cycle route that takes in the unique landscape of Old Jerusalem.”

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

Elkin stated, “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 connecting to the Jerusalem Ring Path will join the existing bike paths as well as ones that are paved in its areas. The goal is to encourage cycling among the residents of Jerusalem and encourage the green transport revolution in the capital.”

The Kerem Tunnel was first excavated in the early 1990s in order to shift the main sewer line from the Gihon Corporation toward the purification plant in Sorek, which is located west of the city and is currently used as an infrastructure tunnel. It includes the fifth water line, which connects to Jerusalem of the Mekorot water company.

“The Kerem Tunnel Project is crucial in achieving the dream of transforming the concept of transportation all over Jerusalem. ”

Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Leon

To make the tunnel accessible to the public all year round The works comprise road construction as well as the installation of blowers.

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