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The Kerem Tunnel offers a unique adventure in hiking and riding for the benefit of

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

It connects Nahal Refaim to Emek Motza. Its southern entrance is located beneath Ein Laban in Refaim Park. The northern entrance can be found in Nahal Ein Kerem.

On Thursday, Jerusalem and Heritage Minister Zeev Elkin, Mayor Michael, Avi Baleshnikov, Gihon chairman, and a slew of cyclists attended a ceremony to mark the opening of the tunnel’s 2.1-kilometer-long length.

Jerusalem was once a very popular tourist destination because of its historic past. Elkin stated that the present, in addition to its historic treasures, the tunnel project also encompasses modern day tourism. “The launch of the tunnel is another aspect of the growth of Jerusalem. נווה פריצקי The tunnel makes Jerusalem an attractive tourist destination for any kind of crowd throughout Israel, and worldwide.”

Elkin is the project’s director. project along with Jerusalem Municipality said that his ministry invests millions of dollars in the development of Jerusalem’s tourism and the development of innovative tourist attractions and ventures that connect the glorious past of Jerusalem to the future. I encourage cyclists to come and enjoy a modern and well-maintained cycling route that offers a view of the unique nature of Old Jerusalem.”

Elkin’s Ministry and the Tourism Ministry budgeted the project.

“The Kerem Tunnel project is an essential tool to realize the goal to change the concept of transportation in Jerusalem,” Elkin said. Elkin stated that the new tunnel connects to the Jerusalem Ring Path and will join existing bike trails. The tunnel will also be paved throughout the various neighborhoods. This will help cyclists and promote green transportation in the capital.

The Kerem Tunnel first was excavated in the late 90s to relocate a main sewer line for the Gihon Corporation towards Sorek. It is currently used as an infrastructure tunnel which also includes the fifth line of water to Jerusalem via the Mekorot water corporation.

“The Kerem Tunnel Project is essential to realize the dream of transforming the concept of transportation throughout Jerusalem. ”

Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Leon

Construction of roads and installation, as well as blowers, sophisticated safety systems and electrical wiring are all part of the ongoing work. The tunnel is safe for the public to use throughout the entire year.

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.