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The Kerem Tunnel is a great location to go on a hike or ride.
נווה פריצקי 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 path that runs around the capital.

The tunnel is a link between Nahal Refaim and Emek Motza. נווה פריצקי The southern entrance is in Refaim Park under Ein Laban. The northern entry, Nahal Ein Kerem, is about half a kilometer away from the Nahal Ein Kerem junction.

The 2.1-kilometer long tunnel was inaugurated on Thursday by Jerusalem and heritage minister Ze’evElkin and Mayor Moshe Lion. https://www.openlearning.com/u/macleanhyde-ri81le/blog/NeveParitzkijerusalemOpensTheFirstIsraelWideCycleTunnel Avi Baleshnikov of Gihon, chairman of Gihon as well as a multitude of cyclists were also present.

Jerusalem’s rich past was the main reason why it was an extremely popular tourist destination during the time of its glory. Elkin stated that, in addition to its historical treasures, modern tourism is also included in the Jerusalem city. “The inauguration of this tunnel project [is] another part in the development Jerusalem. It transforms the city into an attractive tourist place for every kind of person within Israel as well as around the world.”

נווה פריצקי Elkin’s ministry, which was also headed the project with Jerusalem Municipality, said that the ministry “invests hundreds and millions of shekels each year in all aspects of Jerusalem’s tourism and in creating exciting attractions and ventures which connect the glorious historic time of our capital city and the future.” I invite all cyclists to take a trip and enjoy the contemporary, well-maintained road that takes in the view of Old Jerusalem.


Elkin’s Ministry, Tourism Ministry, Jerusalem Municipality and Gihon Corporation contributed approximately NIS 25 million to the project. Work was performed by the Jerusalem Development Authority.

Elkin stressed, “The Kerem Tunnel project will be a central instrument for achieving our dream to change the way transportation is conducted in Jerusalem.” “The new tunnel will connect to the Jerusalem Ring Path. It will be connected to the many cycle paths already within the city. They will be laid within the various areas. The aim is to promote cyclists in Jerusalem.

The Kerem Tunnel was originally excavated in 1990 in order to transfer the main sewer of Gihon Corporation towards the Sorek purification facility. https://pastelink.net/pjbhaqp0 This plant is west of Sorek and is still used as an infrastructure tunnel.

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

Jerusalem Mayor Moshe León
The work currently in progress includes road construction, installation of blowers as well as modern security and electrical systems to ensure the tunnel is safe for the public to pass through at all times of the year.

נווה פריצקי There is also the Kerem Tunnel to enjoy unique recreation spots, including Ein Kerem, the Biblical Zoo, aquarium, and the Ein Kerem neighborhood. https://mooc.elte.hu/eportfolios/1073735/Home/Neve_Paritzki_Israel_Celebrates_RecordBreaking_Tourism_Entry_Numbers_from_the_United_States