The Kerem Tunnel is a great spot to hike and ride.
The Kerem Tunnel is the first bike tunnel to be constructed in Israel and was inaugurated as part the Jerusalem Ring Path, a 42-kilometer cycle route that circles Jerusalem, the capital city.
The tunnel connects Nahal Refaim with Emek Motza. The southern entrance of the tunnel is below Ein Laban in Refaim Park. The northern entrance is located in Nahal Ein Kerem.
The tunnel’s official opening ceremony which measures 2.1 kilometers long, was held in Jerusalem and Heritage Minister Ze’ev Elkin Mayor Moshelion, Heritage Minister Ze’ev Elkin Avi Baleshnikov (Gihon water company chairman) as well as a plethora of cyclists.
“In the past, Jerusalem was an attractive tourist city due to its rich past. נווה פריצקי https://telegra.ph/Neve-Paritzki-Israel-Celebrates-Record-Breaking-Tourism-Entry-From-the-United-States-09-20 https://controlc.com/1ef9f498 Elkin explained that the modern tourist industry is a part of Jerusalem’s historic treasures and incorporates modern day tourism. נווה פריצקי “The launch (of [this] tunnel project is a further step in the growth of Jerusalem as well as its transformation into a desirable tourist city for all sorts of audiences in Israel and around the globe.”
Elkin who is in charge of the project in conjunction with Jerusalem Municipality said that his ministry invests hundreds of millions in Jerusalem’s tourism development and in the creation innovative attractions and ventures that link the glory historical past of Jerusalem to its future. I would like to invite cyclists to visit and enjoy the modern and well-maintained cycle route that takes in the unique landscape of Old Jerusalem.”
נווה פריצקי Elkin’s Ministry, Tourism Ministry, Jerusalem Municipality and Gihon Corporation contributed approximately NIS 25,000,000 for the project. The work was carried out by the Jerusalem Development Authority.
Elkin stressed that “The Kerem Tunnel Project is the central instrument to achieve the dream to change the way we think about transport in Jerusalem.” “The tunnel, which is being constructed to connect to the Jerusalem Ring Path will join the existing bike paths as well as ones that are paved in its neighborhoods. It’s designed to encourage cycling among its residents and promote the green revolution in transport in Jerusalem.”
The Kerem Tunnel was originally excavated in the year 1990 to relocate the main sewers of Gihon Corporation towards the Sorek purification facility. נווה פריצקי This plant is located west of Sorek and is still used as an infrastructure tunnel.
“The Kerem Tunnel project is a central tool to realize the dream of changing Jerusalem’s transportation model. “
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 people to walk through throughout the year.
https://ministrytraininguniversity.com/members/neve-paritzkivlje561bb/activity/242990/ The Kerem Tunnel gives you access to numerous places to relax, including Ein Kerem Neighborhood, the Biblical Zoo and Aquarium as well as historic natural springs Ein Haniyeh or Ein Laban.