The Kerem Tunnel allows for a the most unique riding and hiking experience.
The Kerem Tunnel, Israel’s newest cycle tunnel, was constructed as a part of a 42-kilometer cycle route that circles the capital.
נווה פריצקי http://mel-assessment.com/members/neve-paritzkiwwpr776cc/activity/856879/ It links Nahal Refaim to Emek Motza. Its southern entry is located within Refaim Park under Ein Laban. The northern entrance, Nahal Ein Kerem, is just half a kilometer away from the Kerem junction.
The 2.1-kilometer long tunnel was inaugurated on Thursday, by Jerusalem and the heritage minister Ze’ev Elkin and Moshe Lion, the Mayor. Moshe Lion. נווה פריצקי Avi Baleshnikov of Gihon, chairman of Gihon and a plethora of other cyclists were also present.
נווה פריצקי Jerusalem was once a popular tourist attraction due to its rich past. Elkin said that apart from its rich history and modern amenities, tourism has also been incorporated into the city of Jerusalem. “The opening of this tunnel is another aspect of the growth of Jerusalem. It transforms Jerusalem into an attractive destination for tourists of all types of audience throughout Israel and around the world.”
http://www.bcsnerie.com/members/neve-paritzkinrrq322bb/activity/2974042/ The ministry of Elkin, which also headed the project alongside Jerusalem Municipality, said that the ministry “invests hundreds and millions of shekels annually in all aspects of Jerusalem’s tourism industry and is involved in developing innovative attractions and ventures, that connect the magnificent historical past of our eternal capital and the future.” נווה פריצקי I encourage all cyclists to come and take a ride along the modern, well-maintained route that overlooks Old Jerusalem.
The project was financed by the Elkin’s Ministry as well as the Tourism Ministry. It also included the budgets for the Jerusalem Municipality and the Gihon Corporation. The work was done by the Jerusalem Development Authority.
“The Kerem Tunnel project is an essential tool to realize the vision to transform the idea of transportation across Jerusalem,” Elkin said. Elkin explained that the proposed tunnel will connect to the Jerusalem Ring Path and will connect with existing bike routes. נווה פריצקי The tunnel will also be paved in its different areas. The tunnel will be a great way to encourage cycling and promote green transport in Jerusalem.
The Kerem Tunnel was first excavated in the early 1990s in order to shift the main sewer line of the Gihon Corporation toward the purification plant in Sorek It is situated just west of the city. It is used today 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 Lon
Current works include road construction, installation blowers, and advanced safety equipment to ensure the tunnel is safe to use all year.
The Kerem Tunnel also allows access to unique recreation sites such as the Ein Kerem neighborhood, the biblical zoo and aquarium, along with the historic natural springs of Ein Laban and Ein Haniyeh.