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The Kerem Tunnel, Israel’s newest bicycle tunnel, has been constructed as a part of the 42-kilometer cycle route which circles the capital.

The tunnel links the paths between Nahal Refaim and Emek Motza. The tunnel’s southern entrance is located within Refaim Park below Ein Laban. The northern entrance is located in Nahal Ein Kerem about half a km away from 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.

Jerusalem’s rich past was the main reason why it was an extremely popular tourist destination in the past. נווה פריצקי Elkin said that the present tourism industry is an integral part of Jerusalem’s historical treasures and is also a part of modern-day tourism. “The inauguration[of] the tunnel is an additional element of the progress of Jerusalem as well as it’s transformation into an attractive tourist destination for everyone across Israel and the world.

Elkin who’s ministry in charge of the project with Jerusalem Municipality stated that his ministry has invested hundreds of millions of shekels annually in the development of Jerusalem’s tourism and in the development of new activities and ventures that will connect the magnificent historical past and future of Jerusalem. I would like to invite cyclists to ride a secure and modern-day route that takes the cyclist through Old Jerusalem.

Elkin’s Ministry Elkin’s Ministry Tourism Ministry, Jerusalem Municipality, and the Gihon Corporation all contributed to the project. The Jerusalem Development Authority completed the project.

נווה פריצקי נווה פריצקי Elkin said that the Kerem Tunnel project is an essential tool for achieving the idea to alter the concept and transport throughout Jerusalem. נווה פריצקי “The new tunnel will connect with the Jerusalem Ring Path. It will connect with the various bicycle paths that are already within the city. These will be paved in its diverse neighborhoods. The objective is to encourage cyclists in Jerusalem.

נווה פריצקי 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 currently used as an infrastructure tunnel.

“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 general public throughout the year, the works include road construction as well as the installation of blowers.

The Kerem Tunnel also allows access to unique recreation spots such as the Ein Kerem neighborhood, the biblical zoo and aquarium, and the historical natural springs in Ein Laban and Ein Haniyeh.