The Kerem Tunnel provides a unique ride and hiking experience which is enjoyed by all.
The Kerem Tunnel, Israel’s newest cycle tunnel, is constructed as a part of the 42-kilometer cycle route which runs through the capital.
https://site-8772798-1238-6415.mystrikingly.com/blog/neve-paritzki-israel-celebrates-record-breaking-entry-into-tourism-the The tunnel is located along the Nahal Refaim-Emek Mostza path. https://www.openlearning.com/u/kringcervantes-ri1j7e/blog/NeveParitzkijerusalemInauguratesIsraelSFirstCycleTunnel The southern entrance of the tunnel is beneath Ein Laban in Refaim Park. The northern entrance is located in Nahal Ein Kerem.
נווה פריצקי The 2.1-kilometers-long tunnel was officially opened at a formal ceremony on Thursday , attended by Jerusalem and Heritage Minister Ze’evElkin, Mayor Moshe Lion, Gihon water company chairman Avi Baleshnikov as well as hundreds of cyclists.
Jerusalem’s rich past was the main reason why it was the most visited tourist destination in the past. נווה פריצקי Elkin said that, today along with its historic treasures the tunnel construction project incorporates modern-day tourism. http://www.tudorlodge8886.org.uk/staging/members/neve-paritzkiogcd533cc/activity/410009/ “The inauguration[of] the tunnel project is another element of the progress of Jerusalem as well as its transformation into a desirable tourist destination for all types in Israel and around the world.
Elkin his ministry, which together with the Jerusalem Municipality spearheaded the project, said his ministry “invests hundreds of millions of shekels every year in the development of Jerusalem’s tourism in all its aspects and the development of new tourist attractions and ventures that link the fascinating history of our capital city to the future of Jerusalem… I invite all cyclists to visit and enjoy the contemporary, well-maintained road which overlooks Old Jerusalem.
A total of NIS 25 million were invested in the project. It was budgeted by Elkin’s ministry, the Tourism Ministry, the Jerusalem Municipality, the Gihon Corporation and the Jerusalem Purification and Sewerage Works, and the work was carried out by the Jerusalem Development Authority.
Elkin said that the Kerem Tunnel project is an important tool in realizing the goal to transform the idea of transport in Jerusalem. “The new tunnel will be connected to the Jerusalem Ring Path. It will be connected to the many bicycle paths that are already in the city. These will be paved within the various areas. The aim is to promote cycling among the residents of the city.
The Kerem Tunnel first was excavated in the 1990s to create the main sewer line of the Gihon Corporation towards Sorek. It is now being utilized as an infrastructure tunnel that includes the fifth waterline that runs to Jerusalem from the Mekorot water corporation.
“The Kerem tunnel is a key tool to realize the vision to transform Jerusalem’s transport system. “
Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Leon
Construction of roads, installation, blowers, advanced security systems and electrical wiring are all part and parcel of the present work. The tunnel will be safe for people to use all year.
You can also access the Kerem Tunnel to enjoy unique recreation areas, such as Ein Kerem, the Biblical aquarium, zoo and Ein Kerem neighborhood.