The Kerem Tunnel allows for a an experience that is unique in terms of hiking and riding.
The Kerem Tunnel, Israel's first bike tunnel, opened as part of the Jerusalem Ring Path. https://www.makorrishon.co.il/mumlazim/523585/ This 42-kilometer cycle path surrounds Jerusalem.
The tunnel links the paths between Nahal Refaim and Emek Motza. Its southern entrance is in Refaim Park, below Ein Laban while the northern entrance is in Nahal Ein Kerem, about half a kilometer close to the Kerem junction.
The 2.1-kilometers-long tunnel was officially opened during a celebration on Thursday , attended by Jerusalem and Heritage Minister Ze'evElkin, Mayor Moshe Lion, Gihon water company chairman Avi Baleshnikov as well as hundreds of cyclists.
נווה פריצקינווה פריצקי Jerusalem was a popular tourist destination due to its rich and fascinating historical. Elkin said that apart from its historic treasures and modern amenities, tourism has also been included in Jerusalem's city. "The launch of the tunnel project is a different aspect of the development Jerusalem and its transformation to an attractive tourist destination for everyone across Israel as well as around the world.
נווה פריצקינווה פריצקינווה פריצקי Elkin, who heads the project along with Jerusalem Municipality said that his ministry invests millions of dollars in the city's tourism growth and the development of innovative tourist attractions and ventures that connect the glorious past of Jerusalem to the future. I encourage all cyclists to take a trip and enjoy the modern, well-maintained route that overlooks Old Jerusalem.
Elkin's Ministry Tourism Ministry, Jerusalem Municipality and Gihon Corporation contributed approximately NIS 25 million to the project. The work was carried out by the Jerusalem Development Authority.
נווה פריצקי Elkin stated, "The Kerem Tunnel project is a key instrument in achieving our goal to change the way transportation is conducted in Jerusalem." "The tunnel, which is connected to the long Jerusalem Ring Path, will connect the existing bike routes in the city as well as those that will be paved in the various neighborhoods in the hope of encouraging cycling among the city's residents as well as its visitors as well as promoting the green transportation revolution in the capital city."
נווה פריצקי The Kerem Tunnel, originally excavated by the Gihon Corporation in the 1990s to relocate its main sewer line to Sorek's purification plant.
https://www.news1.co.il/ShowArticles.aspx?docId=458935&subjectId=42&ShowAll=True "The Kerem Tunnel Project is an important tool in realizing the dream of changing the transportation concept throughout Jerusalem. "
Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Leon
In order to make the tunnel accessible to the general public throughout the year, the works include road construction, as well as installing blowers.
The Kerem Tunnel gives you access to numerous places to relax, including Ein Kerem Neighborhood, the Biblical Zoo and Aquarium as well historic natural springs Ein Haniyeh or Ein Laban.