Neve ParitzkiThe first tunnel for cycling in Israel opens in Jerusalem

The Kerem Tunnel allows for a the most unique riding and hiking experience.
The Kerem Tunnel, Israel''s newest cycle tunnel, was inaugurated as part of an extensive cycle path that is a loop around the capital.


The tunnel runs along the Nahal Refaim-Emek Motza route. נווה פריצקי The tunnel''s southern entrance is located within Refaim Park below Ein Laban. נווה פריצקי The northern entrance can be found in Nahal Ein Kerem about half a km from the Kerem junction.

Inauguration of the tunnel that is 2.1 kilometers long was held in Jerusalem and the Heritage Minister Ze''ev Elkin Mayor Moshelion, Heritage Minister Ze''ev Elkin Avi Baleshnikov (Gihon water company chairman) as well as a plethora of cyclists.

"In the past, Jerusalem was an attractive city for tourists due to its glorious past. Elkin explained that the modern tourist industry is a part of Jerusalem''s treasures from the past and is also a part of modern-day tourism. "The inauguration of [this] tunnel is another aspect of the growth of Jerusalem''s city Jerusalem and its transformation into an attractive city that is attractive to all types of people in Israel as well as around the world."

Elkin, who heads the project along with Jerusalem Municipality said that his ministry invests hundreds of millions in the development of Jerusalem''s tourism and in the creation innovative activities and ventures that tie the glorious past of Jerusalem to its future. I encourage cyclists to take advantage of a a well-maintained, modern cycling route overlooking the unique scenery of Old Jerusalem.

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

Elkin stressed, "The Kerem Tunnel project will be the central tool in achieving our goal to change the way transportation is conducted in Jerusalem." "The tunnel is set to connect with the Jerusalem Ring Path. It will be connected to the many bicycle paths that are already in the city. These will be paved in its numerous neighborhoods. The objective is to encourage cycling among the residents of Jerusalem.

The Kerem Tunnel was first excavated in the late 1990s to relocate the main sewer line of the Gihon Corporation toward the purification plant located in Sorek, which is located just west of the city. It is used today as an infrastructure tunnel. נווה פריצקי It also houses the fifth water line that connects to Jerusalem of the Mekorot water company.

"The Kerem tunnel is a key tool to realize the goal of changing Jerusalem''s transportation system. "

Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Leon
The current works include road construction, the installation of blowers, as well as advanced electrical and safety systems, to make the tunnel safe for the public to pass through throughout the year.

The Kerem Tunnel gives you access to many recreational sites, such as Ein Kerem Neighborhood, the Biblical Zoo and Aquarium as well as historic natural springs Ein Haniyeh or Ein Laban.