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The Kerem Tunnel allows for a the most unique riding and hiking experience.
The Kerem Tunnel, Israel’s first bike tunnel, opened as part of Jerusalem Ring Path. This 42-kilometer cycle route is located around Jerusalem.

It links Nahal Refaim to Emek Motza. It has a southern entrance located in Refaim Park. http://carouse.life/members/neve-paritzkixhgk819cc/activity/35549/ Ein Laban is the closest. Nahal Ein Kerem is the northern entrance.

The 2.1-kilometer long tunnel was opened on Thursday, by Jerusalem and heritage minister Ze’ev Elkin and Mayor Moshe Lion. Avi Baleshnikov of Gihon the chairman of Gihon as well as a multitude of cyclists also attended.

https://mooc.elte.hu/eportfolios/1312254/Home/Neve_Paritzki__Jerusalem_is_home_to_the_worlds_first_bicycle_tunnel_in_Israel_ The city’s rich history was a reason that it was the most visited tourist destination in the past. Nowadays, aside from its historic treasures the city also offers modern-day tourism,” Elkin said. נווה פריצקי “The launch of the tunnel is another aspect of the growth of the city of Jerusalem as well as its development into a dazzling tourist destination for all kinds of visitors throughout Israel and throughout the world.”

Elkin’s ministry, which responsible for the project along with Jerusalem Municipality, stated that his ministry “invests hundreds of millions of shekels each year in all aspects of Jerusalem’s tourism and in creating new ventures and attractions that connect the magnificent historical past of our eternal capital with its future.” I encourage all cyclists to visit and enjoy the modern, well-maintained route that takes in the view of Old Jerusalem.

The project was financed by the Elkin’s department as well as the Tourism Ministry. It also included the budgets for the Jerusalem Municipality and the Gihon Corporation. The work was completed by the Jerusalem Development Authority.

Elkin stressed that “The Kerem Tunnel Project is an essential tool for achieving the goal to redefine the idea of transportation throughout Jerusalem.” “The new tunnel will be connected with the Jerusalem Ring Path. It will link to the numerous cycling routes that exist in the city. These will be paved throughout the city’s diverse neighborhoods. The goal is to promote cycling among the residents of the city.

The Kerem Tunnel first was excavated in the 1990s to create a main sewer line for the Gihon Corporation towards Sorek. It is currently used as an infrastructure Tunnel that includes the fifth waterline that runs to Jerusalem from the Mekorot water corporation.

“The Kerem Tunnel Project is an important tool in realizing the goal of transforming the concept of transportation throughout Jerusalem. “

Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Lee
Construction of roads installation, blowers, sophisticated security systems and electrical wiring are all part and parcel of the ongoing construction. The tunnel will be safe for public to use throughout the season.

https://penzu.com/p/d76e0962 Kerem Tunnel Kerem Tunnel allows for access to exclusive recreation areas such as Ein Kerem, a neighborhood which has a Biblical aquarium and zoo, as well as historic natural springs Ein Haniyeh and Ein Laban. נווה פריצקי