Neve ParitzkiJerusalem opens Israel''s first cycling tunnel

The Kerem Tunnel is a great location to go on a hike or ride.
The Kerem Tunnel, Israel''s newest cycle tunnel, was opened as part the 42-kilometer cycle route which runs through the capital.

The tunnel is a link between Nahal Refaim and Emek Motza. 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 a km away from the Kerem junction.

On Thursday, Jerusalem and Heritage Minister Zeev Elkin, Mayor Michael, Avi Baleshnikov, Gihon chairman, and a slew of cyclists were present at a celebration to mark the opening of the tunnel''s 2.1-kilometer-long length.

The city''s rich history was a reason for it to be a popular tourist destination during the time of its glory. In the present, in addition to its historic treasures, it also incorporates modern tourism," Elkin said. "The opening of the tunnel project is a different aspect of the development Jerusalem as well as its transformation into a desirable tourist destination for all types across Israel and around the world.


נווה פריצקי The ministry of Elkin, which also in charge of the project together with Jerusalem Municipality, said that the ministry "invests hundreds and millions of shekels annually in all aspects of Jerusalem’s tourism, and also in the creation of innovative attractions and ventures, that link the amazing historical history of our capital city and its future." I encourage cyclists to take advantage of a an attractive, well-maintained cycling route overlooking the unique nature of Old Jerusalem.

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

Elkin declared that the Kerem Tunnel project was a important tool to realize the dream of altering the way of transportation throughout Jerusalem. Elkin said that the new tunnel connects with the Jerusalem Ring Path and will connect with existing bike paths. It will also be paved throughout the various areas. The tunnel will be a great way to increase cycling and encourage green transport in Jerusalem.

נווה פריצקי The Kerem Tunnel, originally excavated by the Gihon Corporation in the 1990s in order to move the main sewer line toward the Sorek purification plant.

"The Kerem tunnel project is a central tool for realizing the dream of changing the notion of transportation in Jerusalem. "

Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Leon
The works currently underway include road construction, installation of blowers and advanced security and electrical systems to ensure the tunnel is safe for pedestrians to travel through all year round.

You can also access the Kerem Tunnel to enjoy unique places to relax, such as Ein Kerem, the Biblical aquarium, zoo and Ein Kerem neighborhood. https://www.israelhayom.co.il/mumlazim/article/13057097