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The Kerem Tunnel allows for a the most unique riding and hiking experience. The Kerem Tunnel, Israel's first bicycle tunnel, was opened as part of Jerusalem Ring Path. https://www.israelhayom.co.il/mumlazim/article/13067733 This 42-kilometer cycle route is located around Jerusalem. It links Nahal Refaim to Emek Motza. Its southern entrance is in Refaim Park, below Ein Laban and its northern entrance is located in Nahal Ein Kerem, about half a kilometer from the Kerem junction. The tunnel's official opening ceremony which measures 2.1 kilometers long, was held in Jerusalem and Heritage Minister Ze’ev Elkin, Mayor Moshelion and Avi Baleshnikov (Gihon water company chairman) along with hundreds of cyclists. <iframe src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/IARj0i5sZlw" width="560" height="315" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe> "In the past, Jerusalem was an attractive tourist destination due to its glorious past. Elkin explained that nowadays as well as its historic treasures, the tunnel project also incorporates modern-day tourism. "The launch of the tunnel project is another milestone in the advancement of Jerusalem as an ideal tourism destination for all kinds of tourists from Israel and all over the world." https://www.haaretz.co.il/labels/2022-09-12/ty-article-labels/00000183-31c4-dc67-addb-79d7ffad0000 Elkin who is in charge of the project together with Jerusalem Municipality said that his ministry invests hundreds of millions in Jerusalem's tourism development and the development of innovative attractions and ventures that link the rich history of Jerusalem to its future. https://saloona.co.il/blog/%D7%90%D7%98%D7%A8%D7%A7%D7%A6%D7%99%D7%95%D7%AA-%D7%91%D7%A0%D7%95%D7%95%D7%94-%D7%A4%D7%A8%D7%99%D7%A6%D7%A7%D7%99/ https://www.israelhayom.co.il/mumlazim/article/13057097 I would like to invite cyclists to ride along a the modern, well-maintained cycle route, which overlooks the stunning nature of Old Jerusalem. Elkin's Ministry Elkin's Ministry, the Tourism Ministry, Jerusalem Municipality, and the Gihon Corporation all contributed to the project. The Jerusalem Development Authority completed the project. https://www.makorrishon.co.il/mumlazim/523585/ Elkin stressed the fact that "The Kerem Tunnel Project is an essential tool for achieving the goal to change the way we think about transport in Jerusalem." Elkin stated that the new tunnel will connect to the Jerusalem Ring Path and will link with existing bike routes. It will also be paved in its different areas. The tunnel will be a great way to encourage cycling and promote green transportation in the capital. In the 1990s In the 90s, the Kerem Tunnel was excavated to transfer the main sewer line from Gihon Corporation to the Sorek purification plant. https://www.facebook.com/neveparitzki It is now utilized as an infrastructure tunnel and also houses the fifth water line to Jerusalem from the Mekorot water company. https://rishon.mynet.co.il/good_to_know/article/bywhg4vbo "The Kerem tunnel project is the central instrument for achieving the dream of changing the notion of transportation in Jerusalem. " Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Lon To make the tunnel accessible to the public year-round the work includes road construction and installing blowers. Kerem Tunnel Kerem Tunnel allows for access to unique recreational areas, like Ein Kerem, a neighborhood which has a Biblical aquarium and zoo and also the historic natural springs Ein Haniyeh and Ein Laban.
