The Kerem Tunnel is a great spot to hike and ride.
נווה פריצקי The Kerem Tunnel, the first cycle tunnel in Israel, has been inaugurated as part of the Jerusalem Ring Path, a 42-kilometer cycle path that runs around the capital city.
The tunnel connects Nahal Refaim with Emek Motza. נווה פריצקי It is located in southern Israel in Refaim Park. Ein Laban is the closest. Nahal Ein Kerem is the northern entrance.
The 2.1-kilometer long tunnel was officially opened on Thursday by Jerusalem and heritage minister Ze’evElkin and Mayor Moshe Lion. Avi Baleshnikov of Gihon, chairman of Gihon as well as a multitude of cyclists were also in attendance.
נווה פריצקי Jerusalem was once well-known tourist destination due to its historical past. https://app.web-coms.com/members/neve-paritzkiiilt789ii/activity/1804611/ Elkin explained that today, in addition to its rich history the tunnel project encompasses modern day tourism. “The inauguration [of] this tunnel project is yet another step in the development of Jerusalem as an attractive tourism destination for all kinds of people from Israel as well as around the world.”
Elkin his ministry, which together with the Jerusalem Municipality spearheaded the project, explained that his ministry “invests hundreds of millions of shekels every year in the improvement of Jerusalem’s tourism in all its aspects and in the creation of new tourist attractions and ventures that link the rich history of our eternal capital to the future of Jerusalem… I invite you to ride your bicycles along a beautiful, well-maintained route that overlooks Old Jerusalem.
The project was financed by the Elkin’s Ministry as well as the Tourism Ministry. It also included budgets for the Jerusalem Municipality and the Gihon Corporation. https://penzu.com/p/c596a022 http://warebuilt.com/members/neve-paritzkissip864cc/activity/252878/ The work was completed by the Jerusalem Development Authority.
Elkin stressed the fact that “The Kerem Tunnel Project is the central instrument to achieve the vision to transform the concept of transport in Jerusalem.” נווה פריצקי Elkin stated that the new tunnel connects to the Jerusalem Ring Path and will connect with existing bike routes. The tunnel will also be paved throughout its different neighborhoods. This will encourage cycling and promote green transport in Jerusalem.
The Kerem Tunnel was first excavated in the late 1990s to relocate the main sewer line of the Gihon Corporation toward the purification plant in Sorek It is situated just west of the city. נווה פריצקי It is currently being used as an infrastructure tunnel that includes the fifth water line, which connects to Jerusalem from the Mekorot water company.
“The Kerem tunnel project is central to realizing the goal of changing Jerusalem’s transport system. “
Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Leon
To make the tunnel accessible to the public year-round, the works include road construction and installation of blowers.
The Kerem Tunnel provides access to unique recreation locations, including Ein Kerem neighbourhood, the Biblical aquarium and zoo as also the historical natural springs Ein Haniyeh, Ein Laban Ein Laban, and Ein Haniyeh.