The Kerem Tunnel offers an unforgettable hike and riding experience for the benefit of
As part of the 42-kilometer Jerusalem Ring Path cycling route that runs around the capital city, the Kerem Tunnel was inaugurated.
The tunnel is located along the Nahal Refaim-Emek Mostza path. It has a southern entrance in Refaim Park. Ein Laban is the closest. Nahal Ein Kerem is the northern entrance.
On Thursday, Jerusalem and Heritage Minister Zeev Elkin, Mayor Michael, Avi Baleshnikov, Gihon chairman, and hundreds of cyclists participated in a ceremony to officially open the tunnel’s 2.1-kilometer-long length.
Jerusalem was once a tourist attraction due to its rich history. נווה פריצקי https://penzu.com/p/7e9b35d0 Elkin said that the present tourism industry is one of Jerusalem’s treasures from the past and also incorporates modern tourism. “The inauguration [of] this tunnel is a further milestone in the advancement of Jerusalem as an attractive tourist destination for all types of tourists throughout Israel as well as around the world.”
נווה פריצקי Elkin his ministry, which spearheaded the project along with Jerusalem Municipality stated that his ministry had invested thousands of shekels annually in Jerusalem’s tourist development and in the development of new activities and ventures that will connect the magnificent historical past with the exciting the future of Jerusalem. I would like to invite cyclists to ride along a the modern, well-maintained cycle route, which overlooks the stunning scenery of Old Jerusalem.
Elkin’s Ministry Elkin’s Ministry, the Tourism Ministry, Jerusalem Municipality, and the Gihon Corporation all contributed to the project. The Jerusalem Development Authority completed the work.
נווה פריצקי Elkin stressed that “The Kerem Tunnel Project is a central tool to realize the goal to redefine the idea of transport in Jerusalem.” Elkin said that the new tunnel will connect with the Jerusalem Ring Path and will join existing bike trails. It will also be paved in the various areas. It will also increase cycling and encourage green transportation in the capital.
In the 90s In the 90s, in the 1990s, Kerem Tunnel was excavated to move the main sewer line of Gihon Corporation to the Sorek purification plant. It is now utilized for infrastructure purposes and also houses the fifth water line to Jerusalem from the Mekorot water company.
נווה פריצקי “The Kerem tunnel project is crucial to realize the dream of transforming Jerusalem’s transportation system. “
Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Lee
To make the tunnel usable to the public year-round The works comprise road construction, as well as installing blowers.
The Kerem Tunnel also allows access to special recreation areas – including the Ein Kerem neighborhood, the biblical zoo and aquarium and the historical natural springs in Ein Laban and Ein Haniyeh.