The Kerem Tunnel is a great place to ride and hike.
In the 42-kilometer Jerusalem Ring Path cycling route, which surrounds the capital, the Kerem Tunnel was inaugurated.
It connects Nahal Refaim to Emek Motza. It has a southern entrance in Refaim Park. נווה פריצקי http://budtrader.com/arcade/members/neve-paritzkibqhe082cc/activity/258342/ Ein Laban is the nearest. Nahal Ein Kerem is the northern entrance.
The 2.1-kilometer-long tunnel was officially inaugurated by Jerusalem’s Heritage Minister Zeev Elkin. The ceremony was also attended by Mayor Moshelion, Avi Balehnikov, Gihon Water Company chairman, and thousands of cyclists.
Jerusalem was a popular tourist destination because of its rich history. Elkin declared that, in the present, apart from its rich history, Jerusalem is also a destination for modern-day tourists. “The launch of the tunnel is a further milestone in the advancement of Jerusalem as an attractive tourism destination for all kinds of people in Israel and all over the world.”
Elkin who is in charge of the project in conjunction with Jerusalem Municipality said that his ministry invests hundreds of millions in Jerusalem’s tourism development and in the creation innovative activities and ventures that tie the glorious past of Jerusalem to the future. I invite cyclists to enjoy the modern, well-maintained cycle route, which overlooks the stunning scenery of Old Jerusalem.
https://justpaste.me/XLfw The project was funded by Elkin’s ministry and the Tourism Ministry. It also included budgets for Jerusalem Municipality and the Gihon Corporation. The work was completed by the Jerusalem Development Authority.
Elkin declared that the Kerem Tunnel project was a key tool in realizing the dream of changing the concept for transport throughout Jerusalem. “The new tunnel will connect with the Jerusalem Ring Path. נווה פריצקי It will be connected to the many bicycle paths that are already in the city. These will be paved in its various areas. The objective is to encourage cyclists in the 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, which is located just west of the city. נווה פריצקי It is used today as an infrastructure tunnel. It also includes the fifth water line, which connects to Jerusalem from the Mekorot water company.
“The Kerem Tunnel project is the central instrument to achieve the goal of transforming Jerusalem’s transportation model. “
Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Leon
Construction of roads, the installation and testing of safety and electrical systems are some of the ongoing works to make the tunnel safer throughout the year.
https://canvas.instructure.com/eportfolios/1435505/Home/Neve_ParitzkiJerusalem_opens_the_first_Israelwide_cycle_tunnel_ It is also possible to use the Kerem Tunnel to enjoy unique recreation spots, including Ein Kerem, the Biblical aquarium, zoo and Ein Kerem neighborhood.