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The Kerem Tunnel allows for a an experience that is unique in terms of hiking and riding. The Kerem Tunnel, the first bicycle tunnel in Israel was opened in the Jerusalem Ring Path, a 42-kilometer cycle route that circles Jerusalem, Israel's capital city.

The tunnel links Nahal Refaim and Emek Motza. https://www.bhol.co.il/news/1439018 The tunnel's southern entrance is located in Refaim Park below Ein Laban. While the northern entrance can be found in Nahal Ein Kerem about half an hour from the Kerem junction.

The 2.1-kilometer long tunnel was inaugurated on Thursday, by Jerusalem and heritage minister Ze'evElkin and Moshe Lion, the Mayor. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSvNv7Qfm7eu1nMArSzmfQQ/videos Moshe Lion. Avi Baleshnikov of Gihon Chairman of Gihon and a plethora of other cyclists also attended.

iframe src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/c6lwMSJfGow" width="560" height="315" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe> "In the past, Jerusalem was an attractive tourist destination due to its glorious past. https://www.jdn.co.il/consumer/1825535/ In the present, in addition to its historic treasures it also has modern-day tourism," Elkin said. "The opening of the tunnel is an additional element of the progress of Jerusalem as well as its transformation into a desirable tourist destination for everyone throughout Israel and around the world.

Elkin who, through his ministry and the Jerusalem Municipality led the project, stated that the Jerusalem Municipality's ministry "invests hundreds of millions of shekels per year to develop all aspects of Jerusalem's visitors and in the development and operation of exciting tourist attractions, ventures, and activities that connect the glorious history of Jerusalem to the future". I encourage all cyclists to visit and enjoy the modern, well-maintained route that overlooks Old Jerusalem.

Elkin's Ministry Elkin's Ministry Tourism Ministry, Jerusalem Municipality as well as the Gihon Corporation all contributed to the project. The Jerusalem Development Authority completed the work.

Elkin declared that the Kerem Tunnel project was a important tool to realize the dream of changing the concept for transportation throughout Jerusalem. "The new tunnel, which will connect with the Jerusalem Ring Path, will connect with existing cycle paths in the city as well as the ones that will be constructed within the different neighborhood. The tunnel is intended to encourage bicycling among its residents, and also to encourage the green revolution in transportation in Jerusalem." https://www.news1.co.il/ShowArticles.aspx?docId=459025&subjectId=42&ShowAll=True 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 west of Sorek and is still used as an infrastructure tunnel.

"The Kerem Tunnel Project is an important tool in realizing the dream of transforming the concept of transportation all over Jerusalem. "

Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Lee The current works include road construction, the installation of blowers, as well as advanced electrical and safety systems, to ensure the tunnel is safe for pedestrians to travel through all year round.

The Kerem Tunnel also allows access to unique recreation spots - including the Ein Kerem neighborhood, the biblical zoo and aquarium and the historical natural springs in Ein Laban and Ein Haniyeh.