The Kerem Tunnel is a great location to go on a hike or ride.

As part of the 42-kilometer Jerusalem Ring Path cycling route that runs around the capital, the Kerem Tunnel was inaugurated.

http://www.makorrishon.co.il/mumlazim/524295/ The tunnel links Nahal Refaim with Emek Motza. The tunnel’s southern entry point is located in Refaim Park below Ein Laban. While the northern entrance can be found in Nahal Ein Kerem about half one kilometer from the Kerem junction.

On Thursday, Jerusalem and Heritage Minister Zeev Elkin, Mayor Michael, Avi Baleshnikov, Gihon chairman and hundreds of cyclists were present at a celebration to mark the opening of the tunnel’s 2.1-kilometer-long length.

נווה פריצקי Jerusalem was a desirable tourist destination due to its rich historical. Elkin said that, nowadays along with its historical treasures the tunnel project incorporates modern-day tourism. נווה פריצקי נווה פריצקי “The inauguration of this tunnel project [is] another aspect of the growth of Jerusalem. The tunnel transforms Jerusalem into an attractive tourist destination for all types of audience in Israel as well as around the world.”

Elkin who is in charge of the project in conjunction with Jerusalem Municipality said that his ministry invests hundreds of millions in Jerusalem’s tourism development and the development of innovative attractions and ventures that link the rich history of Jerusalem to its future. נווה פריצקי I would like to invite cyclists to ride along a an attractive, well-maintained cycling route overlooking the unique nature 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 in achieving our goal to change the way transportation is conducted in Jerusalem.” “The new tunnel, which is connected to the Jerusalem Ring Path, will join the existing cycle paths within the city and will be constructed within the diverse neighborhood. The tunnel is intended to encourage cycling within the city’s residents and promote the green revolution in transportation in Jerusalem.”

נווה פריצקי The Kerem Tunnel first was excavated in the late 90s to relocate a main sewer line for the Gihon Corporation towards Sorek. נווה פריצקי It is now being used as an infrastructure Tunnel that includes the fifth waterline that runs to Jerusalem from the Mekorot water corporation.

http://www.haaretz.co.il/labels/2022-09-12/ty-article-labels/00000183-31c4-dc67-addb-79d7ffad0000 “The Kerem Tunnel Project is essential to realize the dream of changing the transportation concept across Jerusalem. ”

Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Leon

To make the tunnel accessible to the public year-round, the works include road construction as well as the installing blowers.

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