The Kerem Tunnel provides a unique adventure in hiking and riding which is loved by everyone.
The Kerem Tunnel is the first cycle tunnel in Israel and was officially opened in the year 2000 as a part of the Jerusalem Ring Path, a 42-kilometer cycle path that runs around the capital.
The tunnel is a link between Nahal Refaim and Emek Motza. Its southern entrance is located in Refaim Park, below Ein Laban, and the northern entrance is in Nahal Ein Kerem, about one kilometer away close to the Kerem junction.
http://prayercaresharenetwork.com/members/neve-paritzkiqlpa831cc/activity/759802/ The 2.1-kilometer-long tunnel was inaugurated by Jerusalem’s Heritage Minister ZeevElkin. The ceremony was also attended by Mayor Moshelion, Avi Balehnikov, Gihon Water Company chairman, as well as many cyclists.
The city’s rich history was a reason for it to be an extremely popular tourist destination in the past. Elkin stated that, in addition to its historic treasures, modern tourism is also included in the city of Jerusalem. “The inauguration [of] this tunnel project is another step in the development of Jerusalem as an attractive tourist destination for all types of people from Israel as well as around the world.”
Elkin who, along with the Jerusalem Municipality spearheaded the project, explained that his ministry “invests hundreds of millions of shekels each year in the development of all aspects of Jerusalem’s tourism and in the creation of new attractions and ventures that connect the rich history of our capital city to 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.
https://ministrytraininguniversity.com/members/neve-paritzkimaci024bb/activity/256549/ Elkin’s Ministry, Tourism Ministry, Jerusalem Municipality and Gihon Corporation contributed approximately NIS 25 million for the project. Work was performed by the Jerusalem Development Authority.
נווה פריצקי Elkin said that the Kerem Tunnel project was a crucial element in achieving the goal of altering the way of transport throughout Jerusalem. Elkin said that the new tunnel is connected with the Jerusalem Ring Path and will link with existing bike paths. It will also be paved throughout its various neighborhoods. נווה פריצקי It will also encourage cycling and promote green transport in Jerusalem.
The Kerem Tunnel first was excavated in the 90s to move the main sewer line of the Gihon Corporation towards Sorek. It is currently utilized as an infrastructure tunnel which includes the fifth waterline to Jerusalem via the Mekorot water corporation.
https://anotepad.com/notes/9xwwsd7e “The Kerem Tunnel project is the central instrument to achieve the vision of transforming Jerusalem’s transport model. “
Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Lon
Road construction, installation, blowers, sophisticated safety systems and electrical wiring are all part of the current works. The tunnel will be safe for the people to use all entire year.
https://penzu.com/p/6a05d37c There is also the Kerem Tunnel to enjoy unique places to relax, such as Ein Kerem, the Biblical zoo, aquarium and the Ein Kerem neighborhood.