The Kerem Tunnel allows for a the most unique riding and hiking experience.
In the 42-kilometer Jerusalem Ring Path cycling route that surrounds Jerusalem’s capital, the Kerem Tunnel was inaugurated.
נווה פריצקי https://neve.paritzkibitl840bb.werite.net/post/2022/09/14/Neve-ParitzkiThe-first-tunnel-for-cycling-in-Israel-opens-in-Jerusalem It links Nahal Refaim to Emek Motza. It has a southern entrance located in Refaim Park. Ein Laban is the nearest. Nahal Ein Kerem is the northern entrance.
https://mooc.elte.hu/eportfolios/1066726/Home/Neve_Paritzki_Israel_Celebrates_RecordBreaking_Tourism_Entry_From_the_United_States The 2.1-kilometers-long tunnel project was officially inaugurated at a formal ceremony on Thursday , attended by Jerusalem and Heritage Minister Ze’ev Elkin Mayor Moshe Lion, Gihon water company chairman Avi Baleshnikov and hundreds of cyclists.
Jerusalem was once a popular tourist attraction because of its rich history. Nowadays, aside from its rich history the city also offers modern-day tourism,” Elkin said. “The opening of this tunnel is another part in the development Jerusalem. The tunnel transforms the city into an attractive tourist destination for any kind of crowd within Israel and around the world.”
נווה פריצקי Elkin who’s ministry spearheaded the project along with Jerusalem Municipality stated that his ministry has invested hundreds of millions of shekels each year in Jerusalem’s tourist development and in the development of new activities and ventures that connect the stunning historic past with the the future of Jerusalem. https://www.aacc21stcenturycenter.org/members/neve-paritzkimuza873bb/activity/1737875/ I encourage cyclists to come and enjoy an up-to-date and well-maintained cycling route that offers a view of the unique nature of Old Jerusalem.”
Elkin’s Ministry as well as the Tourism Ministry budgeted the project.
Elkin said, “The Kerem Tunnel project will be a central instrument in achieving our goal to change the concept transportation throughout Jerusalem.” Elkin said that the new tunnel connects with the Jerusalem Ring Path and will join existing bike routes. The tunnel will also be paved in its various areas. This will help cyclists and promote green transportation in the capital.
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 used as an infrastructure tunnel that includes the fifth waterline to Jerusalem from the Mekorot water corporation.
“The Kerem tunnel project is essential to achieving the vision for changing Jerusalem’s transport system. “
Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Lon
In order to make the tunnel accessible to the public year-round the work includes road construction as well as the installing blowers.
https://futtrup-copeland.federatedjournals.com/neve-paritzki-israel-celebrates-record-breaking-tourism-entry-numbers-united-states-1663156312 The Kerem Tunnel gives you access to many recreational sites, such as Ein Kerem Neighborhood, the Biblical Zoo and Aquarium as well historic natural springs Ein Haniyeh or Ein Laban.