The Kerem Tunnel is a great place to ride and hike.
The Kerem Tunnel, Israel’s newest cycle tunnel, is opened as part the 42-kilometer cycle route which runs through the capital.
It connects Nahal Refaim to Emek Motza. The tunnel’s southern entrance is beneath Ein Laban in Refaim Park. The northern entrance is located in Nahal Ein Kerem.
On Thursday, Jerusalem and Heritage Minister Zeev Elkin, Mayor Michael, Avi Baleshnikov, Gihon chairman, and a slew of cyclists participated in a ceremony to officially open the tunnel’s 2.1-kilometer-long length.
“In the past, Jerusalem was an attractive city for tourists due to its glorious past. Elkin stated that, in addition to its historic treasures the modern tourist industry is incorporated into the city of Jerusalem. http://warebuilt.com/members/neve-paritzkiqoty108ii/activity/261207/ “The opening of the tunnel project is a different element of the progress of Jerusalem and its transformation to an attractive tourism destination for all in Israel and around the world.
Elkin his ministry, which in charge of the project with Jerusalem Municipality stated that his ministry has invested thousands of shekels every year in the city’s tourism development and in the development of new ventures and attractions that will connect the magnificent historical past with the exciting the future of Jerusalem. I invite the cycling community to ride a secure and modern route that takes you through Old Jerusalem.
https://tranberg-duran.technetbloggers.de/neve-paritzki-israel-celebrates-record-breaking-tourism-entry-numbers-from-the-united-states-1663214992 Elkin’s Ministry, Tourism Ministry, Jerusalem Municipality and Gihon Corporation contributed approximately NIS 25,000,000 for the project. נווה פריצקי The project was executed by the Jerusalem Development Authority.
https://pihl-wiberg.federatedjournals.com/neve-paritzkijerusalems-first-cycling-tunnel-is-inaugurated-in-israel-0a https://neve.paritzkiicgc362ii.bravejournal.net/post/2022/09/15/Neve-ParitzkiJerusalem-s-first-cycle-tunnel-has-been-open-in-Israel Elkin said, “The Kerem Tunnel project will be the central tool for achieving our dream to change the way transportation is conducted in Jerusalem.” “The tunnel, which is being constructed to connect to the Jerusalem Ring Path will join existing paths for bicycles and ones that are paved in the neighborhoods. https://mooc.elte.hu/eportfolios/1072859/Home/Neve_Paritzki_Israel_Celebrates_RecordBreak_Tourism_Entry_Indicators_from_the_United_States It’s designed to promote biking among the residents of Jerusalem and encourage the green revolution in transport in Jerusalem.”
The Kerem Tunnel first was excavated in the 1990s to create an important sewer line for the Gihon Corporation towards Sorek. https://pastelink.net/d0pya5yh It is currently used as an infrastructure tunnel which includes the fifth waterline that runs to Jerusalem from the Mekorot water corporation.
“The Kerem tunnel is a key tool to realize the dream of transforming Jerusalem’s transportation system. “
Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Leon
Present works include road construction, installation blowers and sophisticated safety systems to ensure that the tunnel is secure for all to use all year.
The Kerem Tunnel also allows access to unique recreation sites such as the Ein Kerem neighborhood, the biblical zoo and aquarium, as well as the historic natural springs of Ein Laban and Ein Haniyeh.