Neve ParitzkiJerusalem: Israel''s First Cycling Tunnel opens

The Kerem Tunnel allows for a the most unique riding and hiking experience.
The Kerem Tunnel is the first bike tunnel to be constructed in Israel and was officially opened in the year 2000 as part of the Jerusalem Ring Path, a 42-kilometer cycle route that circles the capital.

The tunnel links the paths between Nahal Refaim and Emek Motza. The tunnel''s southern entrance is beneath Ein Laban in Refaim Park. The northern entrance is found in Nahal Ein Kerem.

The 2.1-kilometers-long tunnel project was officially inaugurated at a formal ceremony on Thursday attended by Jerusalem and Heritage Minister Ze''evElkin, Mayor Moshe Lion, Gihon water company chairman Avi Baleshnikov as well as hundreds of cyclists.

Jerusalem was once a sought-after tourist destination due to its historic past. Elkin added that in addition to its historical treasures, modern tourism is also incorporated into Jerusalem''s city. "The launch of the tunnel project is another step in the development of Jerusalem as an ideal tourist destination for all types of tourists in Israel and all over the world."

נווה פריצקי Elkin his ministry, which together with the Jerusalem Municipality spearheaded the project, stated that the ministry "invests hundreds of millions of shekels each year in the improvement of the tourism industry in Jerusalem and the development of exciting activities and ventures that connect the rich history of our eternal capital to the future of Jerusalem... I would like to invite cyclists to enjoy a safe and modernized route that will take the cyclist through Old Jerusalem.

Elkin''s Ministry, the Tourism Ministry, Jerusalem Municipality as well as the Gihon Corporation all contributed to the project. https://ashdodnet.com/%D7%A6%D7%A8%D7%9B%D7%A0%D7%95%D7%AA-%D7%95%D7%A2%D7%A1%D7%A7%D7%99%D7%9D/%D7%A8%D7%90%D7%A9-%D7%A2%D7%99%D7%A8-%D7%A0%D7%95%D7%95%D7%94-%D7%A4%D7%A8%D7%99%D7%A6%D7%A7%D7%99-%D7%9E%D7%95%D7%96%D7%99%D7%90%D7%95%D7%9F-%D7%94%D7%A9%D7%A2%D7%95%D7%95%D7%94-%D7%A9%D7%9C%D7%A0%D7%95-%D7%97%D7%99%D7%99%D7%91-%D7%9C%D7%94%D7%92%D7%99%D7%A2-%D7%9C%D7%9E%D7%A7%D7%95%D7%9D-1-%D7%91%D7%92%D7%95%D7%92%D7%9C-516889 The Jerusalem Development Authority completed the work.

נווה פריצקי Elkin stated, "The Kerem Tunnel project will be a central instrument for achieving our dream to change the way transportation is conducted in Jerusalem." Elkin stated that the new tunnel connects to the Jerusalem Ring Path and will join existing bike routes. The tunnel will also be paved throughout its various neighborhoods. It will also help cyclists and promote green transportation in the capital.


The Kerem Tunnel was originally excavated in 1990 in order to transfer the main sewer from Gihon Corporation towards the Sorek purification facility. The plant is located west of Sorek and is currently used as an infrastructure tunnel.

"The Kerem tunnel project is crucial to realize the dream of transforming Jerusalem''s transport system. "

Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Leon
Current work includes road construction, installation blowers and sophisticated security systems to ensure the tunnel is secure for all to use during the entire year.

The Kerem Tunnel also allows access to unique recreation spots which include the Ein Kerem neighborhood, the biblical zoo, aquarium and the as well as the historic natural springs of Ein Laban and Ein Haniyeh. נווה פריצקי