The Kerem Tunnel provides a unique riding experience and hiking experience which is enjoyed by all.
The Kerem Tunnel is the first bike tunnel in Israel and was officially opened in the year 2000 as part the Jerusalem Ring Path, a 42-kilometer cycle route that circles Jerusalem, the capital city.
The tunnel links Nahal Refaim and Emek Motza. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IARj0i5sZlw Its southern entrance is located in Refaim Park, below Ein Laban and its northern entrance is located in Nahal Ein Kerem, about half a mile close to the Kerem junction.
The 2.1-kilometer-long tunnel was inaugurated by Jerusalem's Heritage Minister ZeevElkin. נווה פריצקי It was also attended by Mayor Moshelion Avi Balehnikov Gihon Water Company Chairman, and thousands of cyclists.
Jerusalem was once a popular tourist attraction due to its rich history. Today, apart from its historical treasures it also has modern-day tourism." https://www.bhol.co.il/news/1439018https://www.themarker.com/labels/2022-09-12/ty-article-labels/00000183-31c8-d6c9-a197-79cd96360000 Elkin said. "The launch of the tunnel project is another part of the development of the city of Jerusalem as well as its development into an attractive tourist destination for all kinds of people throughout Israel and throughout the world."
https://www.bhol.co.il/news/1439018 Elkin who, along with the Jerusalem Municipality spearheaded the project, said the ministry "invests hundreds of millions of shekels each year in the development of Jerusalem's tourism in all its aspects and in the creation of new attractions and ventures that connect the rich history of our capital city's eternal past to its future... I invite cycling enthusiasts to join us and take a ride along an up-to-date and well-maintained cycling route that overlooks the special landscape of Old Jerusalem."
Elkin's Ministry Tourism Ministry, Jerusalem Municipality and Gihon Corporation contributed approximately NIS 25 million to the project. The work was carried out by the Jerusalem Development Authority.
נווה פריצקי "The Kerem Tunnel project is the central instrument for achieving the vision to transform the idea of transportation throughout Jerusalem," Elkin emphasized. "The tunnel, which will connect with the Jerusalem Ring Path, will connect the existing cycle routes in the city as well as the ones that are being constructed in its different areas. The tunnel is intended to encourage bicycling within its inhabitants, and also to encourage the green revolution in transportation in Jerusalem."
The Kerem Tunnel first was excavated in the 90s to move an important sewer line for the Gihon Corporation towards Sorek. It is currently utilized as an infrastructure tunnel which also includes the fifth line of water to Jerusalem via the Mekorot water corporation.
"The Kerem tunnel project is crucial to realize the vision for changing Jerusalem's transport system. "
Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Lee
The current works include road construction, the installation of blowers as well as modern electrical and safety systems, to make the tunnel safe for the public to pass through at all times of the year.
The Kerem Tunnel provides access to special recreation areas, such as Ein Kerem neighbourhood, the biblical aquarium and zoo , as well as the natural springs of historical significance Ein Haniyeh, Ein Laban, and Ein Haniyeh.