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The Kerem Tunnel is a great place to ride and hike.
The Kerem Tunnel, Israel's first bike tunnel, opened as part of Jerusalem Ring Path. This 42-kilometer cycle route is located around Jerusalem.

It links Nahal Refaim to Emek Motza. It is located in southern Israel in Refaim Park. Ein Laban is the nearest. Nahal Ein Kerem is the northern entrance.


On Thursday, Jerusalem and Heritage Minister Zeev Elkin and Mayor Moshelion, Avi Baleshnikov, Gihon chairman, and a slew of cyclists were present at a celebration to inaugurate the tunnel's 2.1-kilometer-long length.

Jerusalem's glorious past was a reason for it to be an extremely popular tourist attraction during the time of its glory. Elkin explained that the modern tourist industry is a part of Jerusalem's historic treasures and is also a part of modern-day tourism. "The launch of the tunnel is another aspect of the growth of Jerusalem. It transforms the city into an attractive tourist place for every kind of person throughout Israel as well as around the world."

Elkin, whose ministry was responsible for the project, along with Jerusalem Municipality stated that his ministry invested hundreds of millions of shekels every year in the city's tourism development and also in the creation of new ventures and attractions that connect the stunning historical past with the exciting the future of Jerusalem. I invite cycling enthusiasts to join us and take a ride along an up-to-date and well-maintained cycling route that offers a view of the unique scenery of Old Jerusalem."

The project was financed by the Elkin's Ministry as well as the Tourism Ministry. נווה פריצקי It also included budgets for the Jerusalem Municipality and the Gihon Corporation. The work was carried out by the Jerusalem Development Authority.

Elkin stated that the Kerem Tunnel project was a key tool in realizing the goal of shifting the idea of transportation throughout Jerusalem. "The new tunnel will connect with the Jerusalem Ring Path. It will link to the numerous bicycle paths that are already within the city. These will be paved throughout the city's diverse neighborhoods. The aim is to promote cycling among residents of Jerusalem.

In the 1990s In the 90s, in the 1990s, Kerem Tunnel was excavated to relocate the main sewer line of Gihon Corporation to the Sorek purification plant. It is now utilized for infrastructure purposes and is also home to the fifth water line to Jerusalem from the Mekorot water company.

"The Kerem Tunnel Project is essential to realize the dream of changing the transportation concept throughout Jerusalem. "

Jerusalem Mayor Moshe León
Construction of roads, the installation and testing of electrical and safety systems are some of the ongoing works to ensure the tunnel is safe throughout the year.

The Kerem Tunnel allows for access to exclusive recreation areas like Ein Kerem, a neighborhood which has a Biblical aquarium and zoo as well as ancient natural springs Ein Haniyeh and Ein Laban.

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The Kerem Tunnel, the first cycle tunnel in Israel is now open as part of the Jerusalem Ring Path, a 42-kilometer cycle path that runs around Jerusalem, the capital city.

The tunnel links Nahal Refaim with Emek Motza. Its southern entrance is located below Ein Laban in Refaim Park. The northern entrance can be found in Nahal Ein Kerem.

On Thursday, Jerusalem and Heritage Minister Zeev Elkin, Mayor Moshelion, Avi Baleshnikov, Gihon chairman, and hundreds of cyclists attended a ceremony to officially open the tunnel's 2.1-kilometer-long length.

נווה פריצקי "In the past, Jerusalem was an attractive tourist destination due to its glorious past. Elkin stated that the present along with its historic treasures, the tunnel project also incorporates modern-day tourism. "The opening of this tunnel project [is] another aspect of the growth of Jerusalem. It transforms Jerusalem into an attractive tourist destination for every kind of person in Israel as well as around the world."

Elkin's ministry, which also in charge of the project together with Jerusalem Municipality, said that the ministry "invests hundreds and millions of shekels annually throughout Jerusalem's tourism and in creating innovative attractions and ventures, that link the amazing historical time of our capital city with its future." I invite you to ride your bicycles on a scenic and well-maintained road that overlooks Old Jerusalem.

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

Elkin stated, "The Kerem Tunnel project will be a central instrument in achieving our goal to change the way transportation is conducted in Jerusalem." "The tunnel, which is being constructed to connect to the Jerusalem Ring Path will join existing bicycle paths and the ones that will be paved within its neighborhoods. It is intended to encourage cycling among its residents and promote the green transport revolution in Jerusalem."

The Kerem Tunnel was first excavated in the 1990s to move the main sewer line of the Gihon Corporation toward the purification plant located in Sorek, which is located west of the city and is currently used as an infrastructure tunnel that also includes the fifth water line to Jerusalem from the Mekorot water company.


"The Kerem tunnel is a key tool to realize the goal of changing Jerusalem's transportation system. "

Jerusalem Mayor Moshe León
The works currently underway include road construction, the installation of blowers as well as modern security and electrical systems to ensure the tunnel is safe for people to walk through at all times of the year.

The Kerem Tunnel also allows access to special recreation areas - including the Ein Kerem neighborhood, the biblical zoo and aquarium along with the historic natural springs of Ein Laban and Ein Haniyeh.

The Kerem Tunnel is a great place to ride and hike.
In the 42-kilometer Jerusalem Ring Path cycling route, which surrounds the capital, the Kerem Tunnel was inaugurated.

נווה פריצקי The tunnel is a link between Nahal Refaim and Emek Motza. נווה פריצקי The tunnel's southern entry point can be found within Refaim Park below Ein Laban. The northern entrance is located in Nahal Ein Kerem about half one kilometer away from the Kerem junction.

The 2.1-kilometer-long tunnel was officially opened by Jerusalem's Heritage Minister Zeev Elkin. 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 for it to be a popular tourist destination during the time of its glory. Elkin said that today, apart from its historical treasures it is also home to modern-day travelers. "The inauguration[of] the tunnel project is another aspect of the growth of Jerusalem as well as its transformation into a desirable tourism destination for all across Israel as well as around the world.

Elkin his ministry, which in charge of the project with Jerusalem Municipality stated that his ministry invested hundreds of millions of shekels annually in Jerusalem's tourist development and in the development of new ventures and attractions which will link the amazing historic past with the future of Jerusalem. נווה פריצקי I invite you to ride your bicycles along a stunning maintained, well-maintained path that looks out over Old Jerusalem.


נווה פריצקי The project was funded by the Elkin's department and the Tourism Ministry. It also included the budgets for the Jerusalem Municipality and the Gihon Corporation. The project was carried out by the Jerusalem Development Authority.

Elkin said that the Kerem Tunnel project is an important tool in realizing the idea to change the way of thinking and transport throughout Jerusalem. "The new tunnel that connects to the Jerusalem Ring Path will join existing paths for bicycles and the ones that will be paved within its neighborhoods. The goal is to encourage biking within the city's residents and to promote the green movement in the capital."

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

"The Kerem Tunnel Project is crucial in achieving the dream to change the way transportation is thought of throughout Jerusalem. "

Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Leon
Present work includes road construction, installation blowers and sophisticated security systems to ensure the tunnel is safe for everyone to use during the entire year.

You can also access the Kerem Tunnel to enjoy unique places to relax, such as Ein Kerem, the Biblical Zoo, aquarium, and the Ein Kerem neighborhood.