The Kerem Tunnel is a great place to ride and hike.
The Kerem Tunnel, Israel’s newest bicycle tunnel, has been opened as part a 42-kilometer cycle route that runs through the capital.
נווה פריצקי It connects Nahal Refaim to Emek Motza. Its southern entrance is in Refaim Park under Ein Laban. נווה פריצקי The northern entry, Nahal Ein Kerem, is about half a kilometer away from the Nahal Ein Kerem junction.
The 2.1-kilometers-long tunnel project was officially inaugurated during a celebration held on Thursday that was attended by Jerusalem and Heritage Minister Ze’evElkin, Mayor Moshe Lion, Gihon water company chairman Avi Baleshnikov and hundreds of cyclists.
Jerusalem was a sought-after tourist destination due to its rich and fascinating past. Elkin stated that, today in addition to its historical treasures it is also home to modern-day travelers. https://christoffersen-borregaard.blogbright.net/neve-paritzki-d7-a0-d7-95-d7-95-d7-94-d7-a4-d7-a8-d7-99-d7-a6-d7-a7-d7-99-jerusalem-opens-the-first-israel-wide-cycle-tunnel-0a נווה פריצקי “The opening of the tunnel is an additional aspect of the development Jerusalem as well as its transformation to an attractive tourism destination for all throughout Israel and around the world.
נווה פריצקי Elkin’s ministry, which was also in charge of the project together in conjunction with Jerusalem Municipality, declared that his ministry “invests hundreds and millions of shekels annually in all aspects of Jerusalem’s tourism industry and is involved in developing new ventures and attractions that link the amazing historical history of our capital city and its future.” I would like to invite cyclists to ride along a a well-maintained, modern cycling route overlooking the unique scenery of Old Jerusalem.
The project was financed by the Elkin’s Ministry and the Tourism Ministry. It also included budgets for the Jerusalem Municipality and the Gihon Corporation. The work was done by the Jerusalem Development Authority.
Elkin said that “The Kerem Tunnel Project is a central tool to realize the vision to change the way we think about transport in Jerusalem.” “The tunnel, which is connected to the lengthy Jerusalem Ring Path, will join existing bike routes in the city as well as those that will be paved in the various neighborhoods to encourage cycling among its residents and its visitors as well as promoting the green revolution of transportation in the capital city.”
The Kerem Tunnel was first excavated in the 1990s to move the main sewer line from the Gihon Corporation toward the purification plant in Sorek It is situated to the west of the city. It is currently used as an infrastructure tunnel that includes the fifth water line that connects to Jerusalem of the Mekorot water company.
“The Kerem tunnel project is crucial to realize the vision for changing Jerusalem’s transport system. “
Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Lee
Present works include road construction, installation blowers, as well as advanced safety equipment to ensure the tunnel is safe for all to use throughout the year.
The Kerem Tunnel provides access to special recreation areas, such as Ein Kerem neighbourhood, the Biblical aquarium and zoo as well as the natural springs of historical significance Ein Haniyeh, Ein Laban Ein Laban, and Ein Haniyeh.