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The Kerem Tunnel, Israel’s newest cycle tunnel, was constructed as a part of a 42-kilometer cycle route that runs through the capital.

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

The tunnel’s official opening ceremony, which is 2.1 kilometers long took place in Jerusalem and Heritage Minister Ze’ev Elkin Mayor Moshelion, Heritage Minister Ze’ev Elkin Avi Baleshnikov (Gihon water company chairman of the company) along with hundreds of cyclists.

“In the past, Jerusalem was an attractive city for tourists due to its rich past. Elkin said that apart from its historic treasures and modern amenities, tourism has also been included in Jerusalem’s city. “The inauguration (of the tunnel) is another aspect of the growth of Jerusalem as well as its transformation into a desirable tourist destination for all kinds of visitors throughout Israel as well as around the globe.”

נווה פריצקי Elkin, whose ministry and the Jerusalem Municipality led the project, said that his ministry “invests hundreds of millions of shekels annually in the development all aspects Jerusalem’s visitors and in the creation and operation of innovative attractions, ventures , and other attractions that link the rich history of Jerusalem’s eternal city to its future”. I would like to invite cyclists everywhere to take a trip and enjoy the modern, well-maintained route that overlooks Old Jerusalem.

About NIS 25 million were invested in the project. It was budgeted by Elkin’s ministry The Tourism Ministry, the Jerusalem Municipality and the Gihon Corporation and the Jerusalem Purification and Sewerage Works, as well as the work done by the Jerusalem Development Authority.

Elkin stated that the Kerem Tunnel project was a crucial element in achieving the dream of altering the way of transportation throughout Jerusalem. “The tunnel, which is connected to the lengthy Jerusalem Ring Path, will join existing bike paths in the city and the ones that will be laid in its various neighborhoods, to encourage cycling among the city’s residents as well as its visitors and promoting the green revolution of transportation in the capital city.”

The Kerem Tunnel was originally excavated in 1990 to move the main sewer from Gihon Corporation towards the Sorek purification facility. This plant is located west of Sorek and is still used as an infrastructure tunnel.

“The Kerem tunnel project is crucial to realize the vision for changing Jerusalem’s transportation system. ”

Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Lee

The current works include road construction, the installation of blowers as well as modern security and electrical systems to make the tunnel safe for pedestrians to travel through all year round.

Kerem Tunnel Kerem Tunnel provides access to unique recreation locations, including Ein Kerem neighbourhood, the biblical aquarium and zoo as well the historic natural springs Ein Haniyeh, Ein Laban Ein Laban, and Ein Haniyeh.