Kerem Tunnel Kerem Tunnel offers a unique trail and riding experience to the benefit of

The Kerem Tunnel, Israel’s first bicycle tunnel, was opened as part of the Jerusalem Ring Path. This 42-kilometer cycle path surrounds Jerusalem.

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

The 2.1-kilometer long tunnel was inaugurated on Thursday by Jerusalem and heritage minister Ze’ev Elkin and Mayor Moshe Lion. Avi Baleshnikov of Gihon Chairman of Gihon as well as a multitude of cyclists were also present.

Jerusalem was a sought-after tourist destination because of its rich and fascinating historical. Elkin stated that the present along with its historical treasures, the tunnel project also encompasses modern day tourism. “The opening of this tunnel project is yet another stage in the growth of Jerusalem as an ideal tourism destination for all kinds of tourists throughout Israel and all over the world.”

Elkin who’s ministry in charge of the project with Jerusalem Municipality stated that his ministry has invested thousands of shekels every year in the city’s tourism development and in the development of new activities and ventures that will connect the magnificent historical past and the future of Jerusalem. I encourage cyclists to come and enjoy a modern and well-maintained cycling route that offers a view of the unique landscape of Old Jerusalem.”

The project was financed by the Elkin’s department and the Tourism Ministry. It also included the budgets for the Jerusalem Municipality and the Gihon Corporation. The project was carried out by the Jerusalem Development Authority.

נווה פריצקי Elkin stated that the Kerem Tunnel project is an crucial tool to realize the idea to transform the idea of transport in Jerusalem. “The new tunnel connecting to Jerusalem Ring Path will join existing paths for bicycles and the ones that will be paved within its areas. The goal is to encourage biking within the city’s residents and to promote the green transport revolution in the capital.”

The Kerem Tunnel, originally excavated by the Gihon Corporation in the 1990s to relocate its main sewer line towards the Sorek purification plant.

“The Kerem tunnel is a vital tool in achieving the goal of changing Jerusalem’s transportation system. ”

Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Lee

Current work includes road construction, installation blowers and sophisticated safety systems to ensure that the tunnel is safe for everyone to use all year.

Kerem Tunnel Kerem Tunnel allows for access to unique recreation areas, like Ein Kerem, a neighborhood that includes a biblical aquarium and zoo, as well as historical natural springs Ein Haniyeh and Ein Laban.