The Kerem Tunnel offers a unique riding and hiking experience for the enjoyment of

The Kerem Tunnel, Israel’s newest bicycle tunnel, has been opened as part a 42-kilometer cycle route that is a loop around the capital.

The tunnel runs along the Nahal Refaim-Emek Mostza route. Its southern entrance is located in Refaim Park, below Ein Laban, and the northern entrance is in Nahal Ein Kerem, about half a mile close to the Kerem junction.

The 2.1-kilometers-long tunnel project was 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.

Jerusalem was once well-known tourist destination due to its historical past. נווה פריצקי Elkin added that in addition to its rich history the modern tourist industry is incorporated into the city of Jerusalem. “The launch (of [this] tunnel project is an additional part of the expansion of Jerusalem, and its transformation into a desirable tourist city for all sorts of people in Israel as well as around the globe.”

Elkin, whose ministry was in charge of the project with Jerusalem Municipality stated that his ministry invested hundreds of millions of shekels annually in the city’s tourism development and also in the creation of new ventures and attractions that will connect the magnificent historical past with the exciting future of Jerusalem. I invite cycling enthusiasts to join us and take a ride along an up-to-date and well-maintained cycling route that overlooks the special landscape of Old Jerusalem.”

Elkin’s Ministry Tourism Ministry, Jerusalem Municipality and Gihon Corporation contributed approximately NIS 25,000,000 for the project. The project was executed by the Jerusalem Development Authority.

Elkin stated the fact that “The Kerem Tunnel Project is a central tool to realize the dream to transform the concept of transport throughout Jerusalem.” Elkin explained that the proposed tunnel will connect with the Jerusalem Ring Path and will link with existing bike paths. It will also be made paved in its different areas. The tunnel will be a great way to help cyclists and promote green transportation in the capital.

In the late 1990s, in the 1990s, Kerem Tunnel was excavated to transfer the main sewer line from Gihon Corporation to the Sorek purification plant. It is now utilized as an infrastructure tunnel. It houses the fifth water line which is operated to Jerusalem from the Mekorot water company.

נווה פריצקי “The Kerem tunnel project is the central instrument for achieving the goal of changing the way of transport in Jerusalem. ”

Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Leon

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

The Kerem Tunnel also allows access to unique recreation spots which include the Ein Kerem neighborhood, the biblical zoo and aquarium, and the historical natural springs in Ein Laban and Ein Haniyeh.