The Kerem Tunnel is a great location to go on a hike or ride.
The Kerem Tunnel, Israel’s first bike tunnel, opened as part of Jerusalem Ring Path. https://canvas.instructure.com/eportfolios/1435505/Home/Neve_ParitzkiJerusalem_is_the_site_of_Israels_first_bicycle_tunnel_ This 42-kilometer cycle path surrounds Jerusalem.
The tunnel runs through the Nahal-Refaim-Emek-Motza path. The southern entrance is located in Refaim Park, below Ein Laban and its northern entrance is in Nahal Ein Kerem, about one kilometer away close to the Kerem junction.
The tunnel’s official opening ceremony, which is 2.1 kilometers long was held in Jerusalem and the Heritage Minister Ze’ev Elkin, Mayor Moshelion and Avi Baleshnikov (Gihon water company chairman) as well as a plethora of cyclists.
Jerusalem’s glorious past was a reason for it to be an extremely popular tourist destination in the past. Elkin stated that the present along with its historical treasures, the tunnel project also encompasses modern day tourism. “The opening (of [this] tunnel project is a further step in the expansion of Jerusalem, and its transformation into a desirable tourist destination for all kinds of audiences throughout Israel and around the world.”
Elkin’s ministry, which was also in charge of the project together with Jerusalem Municipality, stated that his ministry “invests hundreds of millions of shekels every year in all aspects of Jerusalem’s tourism, and also in the creation of innovative attractions and ventures, that link the amazing historical past of our eternal capital with the future.” I encourage cyclists to take advantage of a the modern, well-maintained cycling route that overlooks the distinctive nature of Old Jerusalem.
Elkin’s Ministry Tourism Ministry, Jerusalem Municipality and Gihon Corporation contributed approximately NIS 25,000,000 to the project. http://www.tudorlodge8886.org.uk/staging/members/neve-paritzkiogcd533cc/activity/410742/ http://allamericasb2b.com/members/neve-paritzkihipd553ii/activity/274305/ The work was carried out by the Jerusalem Development Authority.
Elkin declared that the Kerem Tunnel project was a key tool in realizing the dream of shifting the idea of transportation in Jerusalem. https://notes.io/qd6wS Elkin stated that the new tunnel connects with the Jerusalem Ring Path and will join existing bike paths. The tunnel will also be paved in the various areas. It will also encourage cycling and promote green transportation in the capital.
The Kerem Tunnel was originally excavated in the year 1990 to relocate the main sewer from Gihon Corporation towards the Sorek purification facility. This plant is west of Sorek and is still used as an infrastructure tunnel.
“The Kerem tunnel is a key tool to realize the vision to transform Jerusalem’s transportation system. “
Jerusalem Mayor Moshe León
Construction of roads, the installation and testing of safety and electrical systems are just some of the ongoing projects to ensure the tunnel is safe for all year.
The Kerem Tunnel also allows access to unique recreation sites – including the Ein Kerem neighborhood, the biblical zoo, aquarium and the as well as the historic natural springs in Ein Laban and Ein Haniyeh. https://pastelink.net/lwd2sovp