The Kerem Tunnel provides a unique riding experience and hiking experience that is to be loved by everyone.
נווה פריצקי In the 42-kilometer Jerusalem Ring Path cycling route that runs around the capital city, the Kerem Tunnel was inaugurated.
It links Nahal Refaim to Emek Motza. Its southern entrance is located in Refaim Park, below Ein Laban, and the northern entrance is in Nahal Ein Kerem, about half a mile close to the Kerem junction.
https://timeoftheworld.date/wiki/Neve_Paritzki_Israel_celebrates_recordbreaking_entry_into_tourism_From_the_United_States The 2.1-kilometers-long tunnel project was officially inaugurated at a formal ceremony on Thursday attended by Jerusalem and Heritage Minister Ze’ev Elkin Mayor Moshe Lion, Gihon water company chairman Avi Baleshnikov and hundreds of cyclists.
Jerusalem was a desirable tourist destination because of its rich and fascinating historical. Elkin added that in addition to its historic treasures, modern tourism is also included in Jerusalem’s city. “The opening of this tunnel project [is] another element of the development of Jerusalem. It transforms the city into an attractive tourist destination for any kind of crowd throughout Israel as well as around the world.”
Elkin, whose ministry was spearheaded the project along with Jerusalem Municipality stated that his ministry had invested thousands of shekels every year in Jerusalem’s tourist development as well as in creating new ventures and attractions that will connect the magnificent historical past with the exciting the future of Jerusalem. I encourage cyclists to take advantage of a a well-maintained, modern cycling route overlooking the unique scenery of Old Jerusalem.
נווה פריצקי Elkin’s Ministry, Tourism Ministry, Jerusalem Municipality and Gihon Corporation contributed approximately NIS 25,000,000 for the project. Work was performed by the Jerusalem Development Authority.
נווה פריצקי Elkin stated, “The Kerem Tunnel project will be a central instrument for realizing our vision to change the concept transportation throughout Jerusalem.” נווה פריצקי “The new tunnel, which will connect to the lengthy Jerusalem Ring Path, will connect the existing bike routes in the city as well as the ones that will be laid in its various neighborhoods, with the aim of encouraging cycling among its residents and its visitors, and also encouraging the green transportation revolution in Jerusalem.”
נווה פריצקי The Kerem Tunnel was originally excavated in the year 1990 to relocate the main sewer of Gihon Corporation towards the Sorek purification facility. This plant is west of Sorek and is used today as an infrastructure tunnel.
“The Kerem tunnel is a vital tool in achieving the vision to transform Jerusalem’s transport system. “
Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Lon
Current works include road construction, installation blowers, and advanced safety systems to ensure that the tunnel is secure for all to use all year.
Kerem Tunnel 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, and Ein Haniyeh.