The Kerem Tunnel provides a unique ride and hiking experience that should be enjoyed by everyone.
The Kerem Tunnel, Israel’s newest cycle tunnel, was opened as part a 42-kilometer cycle route that circles the capital.
The tunnel is located along the Nahal Refaim-Emek Mostza path. https://justpaste.me/XOER Its southern entrance is located in Refaim Park, below Ein Laban, and the northern entrance is located in Nahal Ein Kerem, about half a kilometer close to the Kerem junction.
The 2.1-kilometer long tunnel was inaugurated on Thursday, by Jerusalem and heritage minister Ze’ev Elkin as well as Mayor Moshe Lion. Avi Baleshnikov of Gihon the chairman of Gihon as well as a multitude of cyclists also attended.
Jerusalem was once a popular tourist attraction because of its rich past. Elkin explained that today, in addition to its historical treasures, the tunnel project also encompasses modern day tourism. “The opening of this tunnel project is another part of the expansion of Jerusalem as a city. Jerusalem and its transformation into an attractive tourist destination for all kinds of visitors in Israel as well as around the world.”
Elkin, whose ministry was in charge of the project with Jerusalem Municipality stated that his ministry has invested thousands of shekels each year in the city’s tourism development and in the development of new activities and ventures that connect the stunning historical past and future of Jerusalem. I encourage the cycling community to ride a secure and modern route that takes you through Old Jerusalem.
The project was funded by Elkin’s ministry and the Tourism Ministry. http://www.bcsnerie.com/members/neve-paritzkicyvw604ii/activity/2813907/ It also included budgets for the Jerusalem Municipality and the Gihon Corporation. The project was carried out by the Jerusalem Development Authority.
“The Kerem Tunnel project is an essential tool to realize the goal to change the concept of transportation in Jerusalem,” Elkin said. “The new tunnel, which will connect with the Jerusalem Ring Path, will connect the existing cycle routes in the city and are being constructed in its different areas. http://dieppedome.com/members/neve-paritzkipwhv377bb/activity/177836/ It’s designed to encourage bicycling within the city’s residents and promote an environmentally sustainable transportation system in Jerusalem.”
The Kerem Tunnel first was excavated in the 90s to move a main sewer line for the Gihon Corporation towards Sorek. It is currently used as an infrastructure tunnel which includes the fifth waterline that runs to Jerusalem from the Mekorot water corporation.
נווה פריצקי “The Kerem Tunnel project is a central tool to realize the dream of transforming Jerusalem’s transportation model. “
Jerusalem Mayor Moshe León
Road construction, installation and testing of electrical and safety systems are some of the ongoing projects to ensure that the tunnel is secure throughout the year.
http://b3.zcubes.com/v.aspx?mid=8866982 The Kerem Tunnel gives you access to a variety of places to relax, including Ein Kerem Neighborhood, the Biblical Zoo and Aquarium as well as historic natural springs Ein Haniyeh or Ein Laban.