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The Kerem Tunnel allows for a an experience that is unique in terms of hiking and riding.The Kerem Tunnel, the first cycle tunnel in Israel, has been inaugurated in the Jerusalem Ring Path, a 42-kilometer cycling route that surrounds Jerusalem, the capital city.The tunnel connects the path between Nahal Refaim and Emek Motza. The tunnel's southern entrance can be found within Refaim Park below Ein Laban. The northern entrance can be found in Nahal Ein Kerem about half an hour from the Kerem junction.The 2.1-kilometer long tunnel was inaugurated on Thursday, by Jerusalem and heritage minister Ze'ev Elkin as well as Moshe Lion, the Mayor. Moshe Lion. Avi Baleshnikov of Gihon Chairman of Gihon, and hundreds other cyclists were also in attendance.Jerusalem was once a major tourist attraction because of its rich history. Elkin explained that the present along with its historical treasures the tunnel construction project includes modern tourism. "The opening of the tunnel is an additional aspect of the development Jerusalem as well as its transformation into a desirable tourist destination for everyone throughout Israel as well as around the world.Elkin, whose ministry together with the Jerusalem Municipality spearheaded the project, explained that the ministry "invests hundreds of millions of shekels each year in the improvement of the tourism industry in Jerusalem and in the creation of innovative attractions and ventures that connect the glorious historical past of our eternal capital to its future... I encourage cyclists to take advantage of a a well-maintained, modern cycling route overlooking the unique landscape 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 said that "The Kerem Tunnel Project is an essential tool for achieving the goal to transform the concept of transport throughout Jerusalem." "The new tunnel, which is connected to the long Jerusalem Ring Path, will join existing bike pathways in the city, as well as those that are paved in its various neighborhoods, with the aim of encouraging cycling among its residents and its visitors and encouraging the green transportation revolution in the capital city."The Kerem Tunnel, originally excavated by the Gihon Corporation in the 1990s to relocate its main sewer line to the Sorek purification plant."The Kerem Tunnel Project is an important tool in realizing the dream of changing the transportation concept throughout Jerusalem. "Jerusalem Mayor Moshe LeónThe works currently underway include road construction, installation of blowers and advanced safety and electrical systems to ensure the tunnel is safe for pedestrians to travel through all year round.Kerem Tunnel Kerem Tunnel provides access to special recreation areas, such as Ein Kerem neighbourhood, the Biblical aquarium and zoo as well the historic natural springs Ein Haniyeh, Ein Laban Ein Laban, and Ein Haniyeh. נווה פריצקי
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