The Kerem Tunnel allows for a an experience that is unique in terms of hiking and riding.
The Kerem Tunnel, the first cycle tunnel in Israel is now open as part of the Jerusalem Ring Path, a 42-kilometer cycling route that surrounds the capital city.
The tunnel connects Nahal Refaim and Emek Motza. Its southern entry is located within Refaim Park under Ein Laban. The northern entrance, Nahal Ein Kerem, is approximately half a mile away from the Kerem junction.
The 2.1-kilometer long tunnel was inaugurated on Thursday, by Jerusalem and the heritage minister Ze’evElkin and Mayor Moshe Lion. נווה פריצקי Avi Baleshnikov of Gihon Chairman of Gihon and a plethora of other cyclists were also in attendance.
Jerusalem was once very well-known tourist destination due to its historical past. https://penzu.com/p/01c8a790 Elkin stated that, in addition to its historical treasures, modern tourism is also included in the city of Jerusalem. “The launch of the tunnel project is yet another stage in the growth of Jerusalem as an attractive tourist destination for all types of travelers from Israel as well as around the world.”
נווה פריצקי Elkin, whose ministry and the Jerusalem Municipality led the project, stated that the Jerusalem Municipality’s ministry “invests hundreds to millions of shekels annually to develop all aspects of Jerusalem’s tourists and in the development and operation of innovative tourist attractions, ventures, and activities which connect the rich past of Jerusalem to its future”. I encourage cyclists to take advantage of a a well-maintained, modern cycling route that overlooks the distinctive scenery of Old Jerusalem.
Elkin’s Ministry, the Tourism Ministry, Jerusalem Municipality, and the Gihon Corporation all contributed to the project. The Jerusalem Development Authority completed the project.
“The Kerem Tunnel project is an essential tool to realize the goal to change the concept of transportation across Jerusalem,” Elkin stressed. http://budtrader.com/arcade/members/neve-paritzkidlpz370ii/activity/258218/ Elkin explained that the proposed tunnel connects with the Jerusalem Ring Path and will connect with existing bike routes. https://txt.fyi/-/22253/bbcdcbeb/ It 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 originally excavated in 1990 in order to transfer the main sewer of Gihon Corporation towards the Sorek purification facility. The plant is located west of Sorek and is still used as an infrastructure tunnel.
“The Kerem tunnel project is crucial to realize the goal of changing Jerusalem’s transport system. “
Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Leon
Road construction, installation and testing of safety and electrical systems are some of the ongoing works to ensure that the tunnel is secure for all year.
https://www.diamondsandtiesdating.co.uk/members/neve-paritzkiyhrm540cc/activity/266372/ There is also the Kerem Tunnel to enjoy unique recreation spots, including Ein Kerem, the Biblical zoo, aquarium and the Ein Kerem neighborhood.