The Kerem Tunnel offers a unique riding and hiking experience for the enjoyment of
The Kerem Tunnel, Israel’s first bike tunnel, opened as part of Jerusalem Ring Path. This 42-kilometer cycle route is located around Jerusalem.
The tunnel links Nahal Refaim and Emek Motza. Its southern entrance is located below Ein Laban in Refaim Park. The northern entrance is found in Nahal Ein Kerem.
The 2.1-kilometers-long tunnel project was officially inaugurated during a celebration on Thursday attended by Jerusalem and Heritage Minister Ze’evElkin, Mayor Moshe Lion, Gihon water company chairman Avi Baleshnikov, and a slew of cyclists.
https://spinalhub.win/wiki/Neve_ParitzkiThe_first_tunnel_for_cycling_in_Israel_opens_in_Jerusalem נווה פריצקי Jerusalem was a popular tourist destination due to its glorious history. Elkin said that, today as well as its historic treasures the tunnel project incorporates modern-day tourism. “The inauguration [of] this tunnel project is yet another milestone in the advancement of Jerusalem as a tourist destination for all types of travelers in Israel and around the globe.”
Elkin who is in charge of the project along with Jerusalem Municipality said that his ministry invests millions of dollars in the development of Jerusalem’s tourism and also in the development of new activities and ventures that tie the glorious past of Jerusalem to the future. I invite you to ride your bicycles on a scenic maintained, well-maintained path that looks out over Old Jerusalem.
Elkin’s Ministry Elkin’s Ministry, the Tourism Ministry, Jerusalem Municipality and the Gihon Corporation all contributed to the project. The Jerusalem Development Authority completed the work.
Elkin said that “The Kerem Tunnel Project is a central tool to realize the dream to redefine the idea of transport in Jerusalem.” https://spamdb.science/wiki/Neve_Paritzki_Israel_Celebrates_RecordBreaking_Tourism_Entry_The_numbers_come_from_the_United_States נווה פריצקי נווה פריצקי Elkin stated that the new tunnel will connect to the Jerusalem Ring Path and will connect with existing bike trails. It will also be paved in the various neighborhoods. It will also help cyclists and promote green transportation in the capital.
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 The Sorek Tunnel is located to the west of the city. It is currently used as an infrastructure tunnel. נווה פריצקי It includes the fifth water line to Jerusalem from the Mekorot water company.
“The Kerem Tunnel project is a central tool to realize the vision of transforming Jerusalem’s transport model. “
Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Leon
Construction of roads, the installation and testing of safety and electrical systems are some of the ongoing works to make the tunnel safer throughout the year.
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, and Ein Haniyeh.