The Kerem Tunnel is a great spot to hike and ride.
The Kerem Tunnel, the first cycle tunnel in Israel was opened in the Jerusalem Ring Path, a 42-kilometer cycle path that runs around Jerusalem, Israel’s capital city.
https://lessontoday.com/profile/neve-paritzkibenf751bb/activity/2348600/ The tunnel links Nahal Refaim and Emek Motza. It is located in southern Israel located in Refaim Park. Ein Laban is the closest. נווה פריצקי Nahal Ein Kerem is the northern entrance.
https://vargasgriffit.livejournal.com/profile The 2.1-kilometer long tunnel was opened on Thursday by Jerusalem and heritage minister Ze’ev Elkin and Mayor Moshe Lion. Avi Baleshnikov of Gihon, chairman of Gihon as well as a multitude of cyclists were also present.
The city’s rich history was a reason why it was the most visited tourist destination in the past. Elkin explained that the modern tourism industry is one of Jerusalem’s treasures from the past and incorporates modern day tourism. “The inauguration[of] the tunnel project is a different aspect of the development Jerusalem as well as it’s transformation into an attractive tourist destination for all types in Israel and the world.
http://www.bcsnerie.com/members/neve-paritzkitzdd040bb/activity/2971334/ The ministry of Elkin, which also headed the project in conjunction with Jerusalem Municipality, declared that his ministry “invests hundreds and millions of shekels each year in all aspects of Jerusalem’s tourism, and also in the creation of exciting attractions and ventures which connect the glorious historic past of our eternal capital and its future.” I encourage the cycling community to ride a secure and modernized route that will take the cyclist through Old Jerusalem.
Elkin’s Ministry Elkin’s Ministry, the Tourism Ministry, Jerusalem Municipality and the Gihon Corporation all contributed to the project. The Jerusalem Development Authority completed the project.
Elkin declared that the Kerem Tunnel project was a important tool to realize the vision of changing the concept for transportation in Jerusalem. “The tunnel, which will connect to the long Jerusalem Ring Path, will join existing bike paths in the city and those that are paved in its various neighborhoods, with the aim of encouraging cycling among its residents and its visitors and promoting the green transportation revolution in the capital city.”
https://www.zotero.org/neve.paritzkiahpl521cc/cv https://pastelink.net/09hvcvyd In the 90s in the 1990s, in the 1990s, Kerem Tunnel was excavated to relocate the main sewer line of Gihon Corporation to the Sorek purification plant. It is now utilized for infrastructure purposes and is also home to the fifth water line that connects to Jerusalem from the Mekorot water company.
“The Kerem Tunnel Project is an important tool in realizing the dream of changing the transportation concept across Jerusalem. “
Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Lon
Road construction, installation and testing of electrical and safety systems are some of the ongoing works to ensure that the tunnel is secure throughout the year.
There is also the Kerem Tunnel to enjoy unique recreation areas, such as Ein Kerem, the Biblical Zoo, aquarium, and the Ein Kerem neighborhood.