The Kerem Tunnel allows for a the most unique riding and hiking experience.

The Kerem Tunnel is the first cycle tunnel in Israel and was officially opened in the year 2000 as part the Jerusalem Ring Path, a 42-kilometer cycle route that circles Jerusalem, the capital city.

It links Nahal Refaim to Emek Motza. Its southern entrance is within Refaim Park under Ein Laban. נווה פריצקי The northern entry, Nahal Ein Kerem, is approximately half a mile away from the Kerem junction.

נווה פריצקי The 2.1-kilometer-long tunnel was inaugurated by Jerusalem’s Heritage Minister Zeev Elkin. It was also attended by Mayor Moshelion Avi Balehnikov, Gihon Water Company Chairman, as well as many cyclists.

Jerusalem was once a tourist attraction due to its rich past. Elkin stated that, today in addition to its historical treasures it also incorporates modern tourists. “The inauguration [of] this tunnel project is another step in the development of Jerusalem as an ideal tourist destination for all kinds of tourists throughout Israel and around the globe.”

The ministry of Elkin, which also in charge of the project together with Jerusalem Municipality, said that the ministry “invests hundreds of millions of shekels annually throughout Jerusalem’s tourism industry and is involved in developing new ventures and attractions that link the amazing historical time of our capital city with its future.” נווה פריצקי I would like to invite you to ride your bicycles along a stunning maintained, well-maintained path that looks out over Old Jerusalem.

נווה פריצקי Elkin’s Ministry Tourism Ministry, Jerusalem Municipality and Gihon Corporation contributed approximately NIS 25,000,000 to the project. Work was performed by the Jerusalem Development Authority.

Elkin said that the Kerem Tunnel project was a important tool to realize the goal of changing the concept for transportation in Jerusalem. “The new tunnel will be connected to the Jerusalem Ring Path. It will link to the numerous cycling routes that exist within the city. The paths will be paved in its numerous neighborhoods. The goal is to promote cyclists in Jerusalem.

http://www.facebook.com/neveparitzki The Kerem Tunnel first was excavated in the 1990s to create an important sewer line for the Gihon Corporation towards Sorek. It is now being used as an infrastructure tunnel which includes the fifth waterline that runs to Jerusalem from the Mekorot water corporation.

“The Kerem tunnel is a key tool to realize the dream of transforming Jerusalem’s transportation system. ”

Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Lee

Construction of roads installation, blowers, modern safety systems , and electrical wiring are all part and parcel of the current work. The tunnel will be safe for the people to use all season.

The Kerem Tunnel also allows access to unique recreation sites – including the Ein Kerem neighborhood, the biblical zoo and aquarium along with the historic natural springs in Ein Laban and Ein Haniyeh.