The Kerem Tunnel provides a unique riding experience and hiking experience that should be enjoyed by all.
The Kerem Tunnel, Israel’s first bicycle tunnel, was opened as part of the Jerusalem Ring Path. This 42-kilometer cycling route surrounds Jerusalem.
https://bookingsilo.trade/wiki/Neve_ParitzkiJerusalems_first_cycling_tunnel_is_opened_in_Israel The tunnel links Nahal Refaim and Emek Motza. The southern entrance of the tunnel is beneath Ein Laban in Refaim Park. The northern entrance can be found in Nahal Ein Kerem.
http://wiki.openn.eu/index.php?title=Neve_Paritzki_Israel_Celebrates_RecordBreaking_Tourism_Entry_The_numbers_come_from_the_United_States The 2.1-kilometer long tunnel was inaugurated on Thursday by Jerusalem and heritage minister Ze’ev Elkin and Moshe Lion, the Mayor. https://menwiki.men/wiki/Neve_ParitzkiJerusalem_opens_the_first_Israelwide_cycle_tunnel Moshe Lion. https://digitaltibetan.win/wiki/Post:Neve_ParitzkiJerusalem_is_the_site_of_the_worlds_first_bicycle_tunnel_in_Israel Avi Baleshnikov of Gihon Chairman of Gihon and a plethora of other cyclists were also present.
https://historydb.date/wiki/Neve_ParitzkiJerusalem_The_First_Cycling_Tunnel_in_Israel_Tunnel_opens Jerusalem was once a popular tourist attraction due to its rich history. In the present, in addition to its historical treasures, it also incorporates modern tourism.” Elkin said. “The opening of this tunnel project is another part of the growth of Jerusalem as a city. Jerusalem as well as its development into an attractive tourist destination for all kinds of audiences in Israel and around the world.”
Elkin’s ministry, which also headed the project alongside Jerusalem Municipality, said that the ministry “invests hundreds and millions of shekels every year in all aspects of Jerusalem’s tourism industry and is involved in developing innovative attractions and ventures, that link the amazing historical past of our eternal capital with its future.” I would like to invite cyclists everywhere to come and take a ride along the modern, well-maintained route that takes in the view of Old Jerusalem.
The project was funded by the Elkin’s department and the Tourism Ministry. It also included budgets for the Jerusalem Municipality and the Gihon Corporation. The project was carried out by the Jerusalem Development Authority.
Elkin said that the Kerem Tunnel project was a important tool to realize the vision of altering the way of transport throughout Jerusalem. “The tunnel, which connects with the Jerusalem Ring Path, will connect with existing cycle paths in the city as well as those that are being constructed in its diverse neighborhood. The tunnel is intended to encourage bicycle riding among its residents, and also to encourage an environmentally sustainable transportation system in Jerusalem.”
In the 90s, the Kerem Tunnel was excavated to relocate the main sewer line from Gihon Corporation to the Sorek purification plant. It is now utilized for infrastructure purposes. It houses the fifth water line to Jerusalem from the Mekorot water company.
“The Kerem Tunnel Project is crucial in achieving the dream of transforming the concept of transportation all over Jerusalem. “
Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Leon
The work currently in progress includes road construction, installation of blowers and advanced security and electrical systems to ensure the tunnel is safe for pedestrians to travel through all year round.
The Kerem Tunnel gives you access to numerous places to relax, including Ein Kerem Neighborhood, the Biblical Zoo and Aquarium, as well historic natural springs Ein Haniyeh or Ein Laban.