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The Kerem Tunnel, Israel's first bicycle tunnel, was opened as part of the Jerusalem Ring Path. This 42-kilometer cycling route surrounds Jerusalem.

It connects Nahal Refaim to Emek Motza. נווה פריצקי The southern entrance is located in Refaim Park, below Ein Laban, and the northern entrance is in Nahal Ein Kerem, about half a mile close to the Kerem junction.

נווה פריצקי 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 well-known tourist destination due to its rich history. In the present, in addition to its historic treasures, it also incorporates modern-day tourism." Elkin said. "The launch of the tunnel project is another aspect of the growth of Jerusalem as well as its transformation to an attractive tourist destination for everyone throughout Israel and the world.


נווה פריצקי Elkin's ministry, which also headed the project in conjunction with Jerusalem Municipality, declared that his ministry "invests hundreds of millions of shekels each year in all aspects of Jerusalem's tourism industry and is involved in developing exciting attractions and ventures that connect the magnificent historical past of our eternal capital with the future." I would like to invite you to ride your bicycles on a scenic and well-maintained road that overlooks Old Jerusalem.

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

Elkin said, "The Kerem Tunnel project will be the central tool for achieving our dream to change the way transportation is conducted in Jerusalem." נווה פריצקי Elkin stated that the new tunnel connects with the Jerusalem Ring Path and will link with existing bike trails. It will also be made paved in the various areas. This will increase cycling and encourage green transport in Jerusalem.

The Kerem Tunnel first was excavated in the late 90s to relocate a main sewer line for the Gihon Corporation towards Sorek. It is now being 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 crucial in achieving the dream of transforming the concept of transportation across Jerusalem. "

Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Leon
Construction of roads, the installation and testing of electrical and safety systems are some of the ongoing works to make the tunnel safer throughout the year.

Kerem Tunnel Kerem Tunnel allows for access to unique recreational areas, for instance Ein Kerem, a neighborhood which includes a Biblical aquarium and zoo, and historic natural springs Ein Haniyeh and Ein Laban. https://www.israelhayom.co.il/mumlazim/article/13057097

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