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

The Kerem Tunnel, Israel’s first bicycle tunnel, was opened as part of the Jerusalem Ring Path. This 42-kilometer cycling route surrounds Jerusalem.

The tunnel connects Nahal Refaim and Emek Motza. The southern entrance of the tunnel is beneath Ein Laban in Refaim Park. The northern entrance can be found in Nahal Ein Kerem.

The 2.1-kilometers-long tunnel project was officially inaugurated during a celebration on Thursday , attended by Jerusalem and Heritage Minister Ze’ev Elkin Mayor Moshe Lion, Gihon water company chairman Avi Baleshnikov and hundreds of cyclists.

Jerusalem was once a very popular tourist destination because of its historical past. Elkin said that today, apart from its historic treasures, it also incorporates modern tourists. “The launch (of [this] tunnel project is another aspect of the development of Jerusalem, and the transformation of Jerusalem into a popular tourist city for all sorts of people throughout Israel as well as across the globe.”

The ministry of Elkin, which also headed the project in conjunction with Jerusalem Municipality, said that the ministry “invests hundreds and millions of shekels annually throughout Jerusalem’s tourism, and also in the creation of new ventures and attractions that link the amazing historical time of our capital city with its future.” I would like to invite cyclists to enjoy a safe and modern route that takes the cyclist through Old Jerusalem.

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

http://www.israelhayom.co.il/mumlazim/article/13057097 Elkin said that the Kerem Tunnel project was a crucial element in achieving the dream of shifting the idea of transportation throughout Jerusalem. “The new tunnel, which connects with the Jerusalem Ring Path, will connect with existing cycle paths within the city and will be constructed within the different areas. נווה פריצקי The tunnel is intended to encourage bicycling within the city’s residents and promote the green revolution in transportation in Jerusalem.”

In the 1990s In the 90s, the Kerem Tunnel was excavated to relocate the main sewer line from Gihon Corporation to the Sorek purification plant. It is currently used as an infrastructure tunnel and houses the fifth water line to Jerusalem from the Mekorot water company.

נווה פריצקי “The Kerem tunnel is a crucial tool for achieving the dream of transforming Jerusalem’s transport system. ”

Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Leon

To make the tunnel usable to the public all year round the work includes road construction, as well as installation of blowers.

There is also the Kerem Tunnel to enjoy unique recreation spots, including Ein Kerem, the Biblical aquarium, zoo and Ein Kerem neighborhood. http://www.news1.co.il/ShowArticles.aspx?docId=156564&subjectId=26&ShowAll=True