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The Kerem Tunnel is a great spot to hike and ride.

The Kerem Tunnel, the first bicycle tunnel in Israel was opened as part of the Jerusalem Ring Path, a 42-kilometer cycle path that runs around Jerusalem, the capital city.

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

The 2.1-kilometer-long tunnel was officially opened by Jerusalem’s Heritage Minister ZeevElkin. It was also attended by Mayor Moshelion Avi Balehnikov Gihon Water Company Chairman, as well as thousands of cyclists.

The city’s rich history was a reason why it was an extremely popular tourist spot during the time of its glory. Nowadays, aside from its rich history, it also incorporates modern-day tourism,” Elkin said. “The inauguration [of] this tunnel is a further step in the development of Jerusalem as an attractive tourist destination for all kinds of tourists in Israel and all over the world.”

Elkin his ministry, which responsible for the project, along with Jerusalem Municipality stated that his ministry has invested hundreds of millions of shekels annually in the development of Jerusalem’s tourism as well as in creating new ventures and attractions that will connect the magnificent historical past with the exciting the future of Jerusalem. I would like to invite you to ride your bicycles along a stunning, well-maintained route that overlooks Old Jerusalem.

A total of NIS 25 million were invested in the project, budgeted by Elkin’s ministry The Tourism Ministry, the Jerusalem Municipality and the Gihon Corporation and the Jerusalem Purification and Sewerage Works, and the work was carried out by the Jerusalem Development Authority.

נווה פריצקי Elkin explained that the Kerem Tunnel project is an essential tool for achieving the idea to change the way of thinking and transport in Jerusalem. Elkin stated that the new tunnel will connect to the Jerusalem Ring Path and will link with existing bike trails. It will also be paved in its various neighborhoods. It will also increase cycling and encourage green transport in Jerusalem.

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

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

Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Lon

In order to make the tunnel accessible to the public year-round The works comprise road construction as well as the installing blowers.

The Kerem Tunnel provides access to unique recreation locations, including Ein Kerem neighbourhood, the Biblical aquarium and zoo as also the historical natural springs Ein Haniyeh, Ein Laban and Ein Haniyeh.