The Kerem Tunnel allows for a an experience that is unique in terms of hiking and riding.
https://kusk-hicks-2.technetbloggers.de/neve-paritzkijerusalems-first-cycling-tunnel-is-inaugurated-in-israel-0a-1664071560 The Kerem Tunnel, Israel’s newest cycle tunnel, is opened as part the 42-kilometer cycle route which runs through the capital.
The tunnel is a link between Nahal Refaim and Emek Motza. The southern entrance of the tunnel is below Ein Laban in Refaim Park. נווה פריצקי The northern entrance is located in Nahal Ein Kerem.
The 2.1-kilometers-long tunnel project was officially inaugurated at a formal ceremony held on Thursday that was attended by Jerusalem and Heritage Minister Ze’ev Elkin Mayor Moshe Lion, Gihon water company chairman Avi Baleshnikov and hundreds of cyclists.
Jerusalem’s glorious past was a reason for it to be an extremely popular tourist spot during the time of its glory. Elkin stated that, today aside from its historical treasures it also incorporates modern tourists. “The inauguration [of] this tunnel project is yet another step in the development of Jerusalem as an attractive tourist destination for all types of travelers in Israel and around the globe.”
https://controlc.com/a659ced5 נווה פריצקי The ministry of Elkin, which also in charge of the project together in conjunction with Jerusalem Municipality, said that the ministry “invests hundreds of millions of shekels each year in all aspects of Jerusalem’s tourism, and also in the creation of innovative attractions and ventures, which connect the glorious historic history of our capital city and its future.” I invite all cyclists to take a trip and enjoy the contemporary, well-maintained road that takes in the view of Old Jerusalem.
https://neve.paritzkihbav234ii.bravejournal.net/post/2022/09/25/Neve-Paritzki-Israel-Celebrates-Record-Break-Tourism-Entry-The-Numbers-Come-From-the-United-States Elkin’s ministry and the Tourism Ministry budgeted the project.
“The Kerem Tunnel project is a central tool for realizing the vision to alter the notion of transportation throughout Jerusalem,” Elkin stressed. “The new tunnel, which will connect with the Jerusalem Ring Path, will connect with existing cycle paths in the city as well as the ones that are being constructed in its various neighborhoods. https:/techplanet.today/post/neve-paritzkijerusalem-the-first-cycling-tunnel-in-israel-tunnel-opens-1664071431 The tunnel is intended to encourage bicycling among its residents, and promote the green revolution in transportation in Jerusalem.”
The Kerem Tunnel was first excavated in the early 1990s in order to shift the main sewer line from the Gihon Corporation toward the purification plant located in Sorek, which is located just west of the city. It is currently being used as an infrastructure tunnel. It also includes the fifth water line, which connects to Jerusalem of the Mekorot water company.
“The Kerem Tunnel Project is essential to realize the goal of transforming the concept of transportation all over Jerusalem. “
Jerusalem Mayor Moshe León
Road construction, installation and testing of electrical and safety systems are some of the ongoing works to make the tunnel safer throughout the year.
It is also possible to use the Kerem Tunnel to enjoy unique recreation areas, such as Ein Kerem, the Biblical aquarium, zoo and Ein Kerem neighborhood.