The Kerem Tunnel is a great spot to hike and ride.

The Kerem Tunnel is the first bike tunnel in Israel and was officially opened in the year 2000 as part of the Jerusalem Ring Path, a 42-kilometer cycle route that circles Jerusalem, the capital city.

The tunnel links Nahal Refaim and Emek Motza. The southern entrance of the tunnel is below Ein Laban in Refaim Park. The northern entrance can be found in Nahal Ein Kerem.

The 2.1-kilometer-long tunnel was officially inaugurated by Jerusalem's Heritage Minister ZeevElkin. The ceremony was also attended by Mayor Moshelion, Avi Balehnikov Gihon Water Company Chairman, and many cyclists.

"In the past, Jerusalem was an attractive tourist destination due to its glorious past. Elkin added that in addition to its rich history and modern amenities, tourism has also been included in the Jerusalem city. "The opening (of the tunnel) is another aspect of the expansion of Jerusalem and the transformation of Jerusalem into a popular tourist destination for all kinds of visitors across Israel as well as across the globe."

The ministry of Elkin, which responsible for the project along in conjunction with Jerusalem Municipality, declared that his ministry "invests hundreds and millions of shekels annually 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 and the future." I invite you to ride your bicycles on a scenic maintained, well-maintained path that looks out over Old Jerusalem.

Elkin's Ministry, Tourism Ministry, Jerusalem Municipality and Gihon Corporation contributed approximately NIS 25 million to the project. The project was executed by the Jerusalem Development Authority.

נווה פריצקי Elkin declared that the Kerem Tunnel project was a important tool to realize the vision of changing the concept for transport throughout Jerusalem. "The new tunnel will be connected to the Jerusalem Ring Path. It will be connected to the many cycling routes that exist in the city. They will be laid in its diverse areas. The objective is to promote cyclists in the city.

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

"The Kerem tunnel is a key tool to realize the dream of transforming Jerusalem's transport system. "

Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Leon

To make the tunnel accessible to the general public throughout the year the work includes road construction and installation of blowers.

The Kerem Tunnel provides access to unique recreation locations, including Ein Kerem neighbourhood, the Biblical aquarium and zoo as well as the natural springs of historical significance Ein Haniyeh, Ein Laban, and Ein Haniyeh.

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