Kerem Tunnel Kerem Tunnel offers an unforgettable adventure on foot and in the saddle to the advantage of The Kerem Tunnel, the first bicycle tunnel in Israel is now open in the Jerusalem Ring Path, a 42-kilometer cycle path that runs around the capital city. The tunnel connects the path between Nahal Refaim and Emek Motza. https://www.makorrishon.co.il/mumlazim/523585/ It is located in southern Israel in Refaim Park. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c6lwMSJfGow Ein Laban is the closest. https://www.makorrishon.co.il/mumlazim/524295/ Nahal Ein Kerem is the northern entrance. The 2.1-kilometer-long tunnel was inaugurated by Jerusalem's Heritage Minister Zeev Elkin. It was also attended by Mayor Moshelion Avi Balehnikov Gihon Water Company chairman, as well as many cyclists. Jerusalem was once very popular tourist destination because of its historical past. Elkin said that, the present as well as its historical treasures the tunnel construction project incorporates modern-day tourism. "The inauguration of [this] tunnel project is another part of the expansion of Jerusalem as a city. https://www.jdn.co.il/consumer/1825535/ Jerusalem as well as its development into a dazzling city that is attractive to all types of visitors throughout Israel and throughout the globe." Elkin, who heads the project along with Jerusalem Municipality said that his ministry invests hundreds of millions in the city's tourism growth and in the creation innovative attractions and ventures that link the glorious past of Jerusalem to its future. I invite you to ride your bicycles along a beautiful maintained, well-maintained path that looks out over Old Jerusalem. Elkin's ministry and the Tourism Ministry budgeted the project. Elkin said that the Kerem Tunnel project is an important tool in realizing the vision to transform the idea of transportation throughout Jerusalem. Elkin said that the new tunnel will connect with the Jerusalem Ring Path and will join existing bike trails. It will also be paved throughout its various areas. This will encourage cycling and promote green transportation in the capital. The Kerem Tunnel first was excavated in the 1990s to create a main sewer line for the Gihon Corporation towards Sorek. It is currently used as an infrastructure Tunnel which also includes the fifth line of water to Jerusalem from the Mekorot water corporation. "The Kerem tunnel project is the central instrument for achieving the dream of changing the notion of transportation in Jerusalem. " <iframe src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/IARj0i5sZlw" width="560" height="315" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe> Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Leon To make the tunnel accessible to the general public throughout the year The works comprise road construction and installation of blowers. It is also possible to use the Kerem Tunnel to enjoy unique places to relax, such as Ein Kerem, the Biblical Zoo, aquarium, and the Ein Kerem neighborhood.