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The Kerem Tunnel provides a unique ride and hiking experience that should be enjoyed by all.

As part of the 42-kilometer Jerusalem Ring Path cycling route, which surrounds the capital city, the Kerem Tunnel was inaugurated.

It connects Nahal Refaim to Emek Motza. The tunnel’s southern entrance can be found within Refaim Park below Ein Laban. While the northern entrance is in Nahal Ein Kerem about half a km from the Kerem junction.

נווה פריצקי On Thursday, Jerusalem and Heritage Minister Zeev Elkin, Mayor Moshelion, Avi Baleshnikov, Gihon chairman, and a slew of cyclists were present at a celebration to officially open the tunnel’s 2.1-kilometer-long length.

“In the past, Jerusalem was an attractive city for tourists due to its glorious past. Elkin added that in addition to its rich history the modern tourist industry is included in the Jerusalem city. “The launch of the tunnel is a further milestone in the advancement of Jerusalem as an ideal tourist destination for all kinds of tourists throughout Israel and all over the world.”

Elkin is the project’s director. project together with Jerusalem Municipality said that his ministry invests millions of dollars in the city’s tourism growth and also in the development of new activities and ventures that tie the glory historical past of Jerusalem to the future. I encourage the cycling community to take a relaxing and modern-day route that takes the cyclist through Old Jerusalem.

Elkin’s Ministry Elkin’s Ministry, the Tourism Ministry, Jerusalem Municipality as well as the Gihon Corporation all contributed to the project. The Jerusalem Development Authority completed the project.

Elkin stated, “The Kerem Tunnel project will be the central tool for achieving our dream to change the concept transportation throughout Jerusalem.” “The tunnel, which connects with the Jerusalem Ring Path, will connect with existing cycle paths in the city and will be constructed within the diverse neighborhoods. The tunnel is intended to encourage cycling among its residents, and also to encourage a green transportation revolution in Jerusalem.”

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

“The Kerem Tunnel project is the central instrument to achieve the vision of transforming Jerusalem’s transport model. ”

Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Lee

Road construction, installation , and testing of electrical and safety systems are just a few of the ongoing projects to make the tunnel safer throughout the year.

It is also possible to use the Kerem Tunnel to enjoy unique recreation spots, including Ein Kerem, the Biblical zoo, aquarium and the Ein Kerem neighborhood.