The Kerem Tunnel provides a unique ride and hiking experience that should be enjoyed by everyone.
The Kerem Tunnel, Israel’s first bike tunnel, opened as part of the Jerusalem Ring Path. This 42-kilometer cycling route surrounds Jerusalem.
The tunnel links the paths between Nahal Refaim and Emek Motza. http://players-club.sub.jp/index.php?neve.paritzkiikfj211bb Its southern entrance is located in Refaim Park, below Ein Laban while the northern entrance is located in Nahal Ein Kerem, about one kilometer away from the Kerem junction.
The 2.1-kilometer long tunnel was officially opened on Thursday by Jerusalem and heritage minister Ze’ev Elkin as well as Mayor Moshe Lion. נווה פריצקי Avi Baleshnikov of Gihon Chairman of Gihon and a plethora of other cyclists were also in attendance.
נווה פריצקי Jerusalem was once a major tourist attraction due to its rich history. נווה פריצקי Elkin stated that the current tourism industry is an integral part of Jerusalem’s historic treasures and is also a part of modern-day tourism. “The launch of the tunnel project is another aspect of the growth of Jerusalem and it’s transformation into an attractive tourism destination for all throughout Israel and around the world.
Elkin’s ministry, which also headed the project in conjunction with Jerusalem Municipality, stated that his ministry “invests hundreds and millions of shekels every year throughout Jerusalem’s tourism and in creating innovative attractions and ventures, that connect the magnificent historical history of our capital city with the future.” I would like to invite you to ride your bicycles on a scenic and well-maintained road that overlooks Old Jerusalem.
The project was financed by the Elkin’s department and the Tourism Ministry. נווה פריצקי It also included the budgets for the Jerusalem Municipality and the Gihon Corporation. נווה פריצקי The work was done by the Jerusalem Development Authority.
Elkin stated the fact that “The Kerem Tunnel Project is a central tool to realize the vision to change the way we think about transportation throughout Jerusalem.” “The new tunnel, which connects with the Jerusalem Ring Path, will join the existing cycle paths within the city as well as the ones that will be paved within its different areas. It is designed to encourage bicycling within the city’s residents and promote an environmentally sustainable transportation system in Jerusalem.”
The Kerem Tunnel, originally excavated by the Gihon Corporation in the 1990s in order to transfer its main sewer line to the Sorek purification plant.
“The Kerem tunnel project is essential to achieving the dream of transforming Jerusalem’s transportation system. “
Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Leon
The works currently underway include road construction, installation of blowers as well as modern security and electrical systems to ensure the tunnel is safe for the public to pass through all year round.
The Kerem Tunnel provides access to exclusive recreation spots, including Ein Kerem neighbourhood, the Biblical aquarium and zoo as well the historic natural springs Ein Haniyeh, Ein Laban and Ein Haniyeh.