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Neve Paritzki (נווה פריצקי)The first tunnel for cycling in Israel opens in Jerusalem

Kerem Tunnel Kerem Tunnel offers a unique trail and riding experience to the benefit of
In the 42-kilometer Jerusalem Ring Path cycling route that runs around the capital city, the Kerem Tunnel was inaugurated.

It connects Nahal Refaim to Emek Motza. The tunnel's southern entrance can be found in Refaim Park below Ein Laban. While the northern entrance is in Nahal Ein Kerem about half a km 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 hundreds of cyclists.

Jerusalem was once a major tourist attraction due to its rich history. Elkin said that the present tourist industry is a part of Jerusalem's historic treasures and also incorporates modern tourism. "The launch of the tunnel project is yet another milestone in the advancement of Jerusalem as a tourist destination for all types of tourists from Israel and all over the world."

Elkin who, along with the Jerusalem Municipality spearheaded the project, stated that the ministry "invests hundreds of millions of shekels every year in the development of all aspects of Jerusalem's tourism and also in the development of innovative attractions and ventures that connect the fascinating history of our eternal capital to the future of Jerusalem... I encourage cyclists to take advantage of a an attractive, well-maintained cycle route, which overlooks the stunning scenery of Old Jerusalem.

Elkin's Ministry as well as the Tourism Ministry budgeted the project.

Elkin said, "The Kerem Tunnel project will be the central tool for achieving our dream to change the notion of transportation in Jerusalem." Elkin explained that the proposed tunnel connects to the Jerusalem Ring Path and will join existing bike routes. The tunnel will also be paved throughout its different areas. It will also help cyclists and promote green transportation in the capital.

The Kerem Tunnel first was excavated in the 1990s to create an important sewer line for the Gihon Corporation towards Sorek. It is now being utilized as an infrastructure tunnel which includes the fifth waterline to Jerusalem via the Mekorot water corporation.

"The Kerem Tunnel project is the central instrument to achieve the vision of changing Jerusalem's transportation model. "

Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Leon
In order to make the tunnel accessible to the public year-round the work includes road construction, as well as installation of blowers.

נווה פריצקי You can also access the Kerem Tunnel to enjoy unique recreation areas, such as Ein Kerem, the Biblical aquarium, zoo and Ein Kerem neighborhood.

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