The Kerem Tunnel is a great spot to hike and ride.
The Kerem Tunnel, the first cycle tunnel in Israel is now open as part of the Jerusalem Ring Path, a 42-kilometer cycling route that surrounds the capital city.
The tunnel links Nahal Refaim and Emek Motza. The southern entrance is within Refaim Park under Ein Laban. The northern entry, Nahal Ein Kerem, is about half a kilometer away from the Nahal Ein Kerem junction.
The 2.1-kilometers-long tunnel project was 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 as well as hundreds of cyclists.
“In the past, Jerusalem was an attractive tourist city due to its glorious past. נווה פריצקי Elkin stated that the current tourist industry is a part of Jerusalem’s historic treasures and also incorporates modern tourism. “The inauguration of [this] tunnel project is a further part of the expansion of the city of Jerusalem and its transformation into a desirable city that is attractive to all types of people in Israel and throughout the world.”
The ministry of Elkin, which also headed the project in conjunction with Jerusalem Municipality, said that the ministry “invests hundreds and millions of shekels each year throughout Jerusalem’s tourism, and also in the creation of innovative attractions and ventures, that connect the magnificent historical history of our capital city with the future.” I invite all cyclists to visit and enjoy the modern, well-maintained route which overlooks Old Jerusalem.
The project was financed by the Elkin’s Ministry and the Tourism Ministry. It also included budgets for the Jerusalem Municipality and the Gihon Corporation. נווה פריצקי https://myemotion.faith/wiki/Neve_ParitzkiJerusalems_first_cycling_tunnel_is_open_in_Israel The work was carried out by the Jerusalem Development Authority.
Elkin stated the fact that “The Kerem Tunnel Project is the central instrument to achieve the goal to change the way we think about transportation throughout Jerusalem.” “The new tunnel, which is connected to the Jerusalem Ring Path, will join the existing cycle paths in the city and will be constructed within the different areas. https://fkwiki.win/wiki/Post:Neve_ParitzkiJerusalem_is_home_to_the_worlds_first_bicycle_tunnel_in_Israel It’s designed to encourage bicycle riding among its residents, and to promote the green revolution in transportation in Jerusalem.”
https://moparwiki.win/wiki/Post:Neve_ParitzkiThe_first_tunnel_for_cycling_in_Israel_opens_in_Jerusalem The Kerem Tunnel first was excavated in the 1990s to create a main sewer line for the Gihon Corporation towards Sorek. It is currently used as an infrastructure tunnel which includes the fifth waterline to Jerusalem via the Mekorot water corporation.
“The Kerem Tunnel Project is an important tool in realizing the vision to change the way transportation is thought of across Jerusalem. “
Jerusalem Mayor Moshe León
Construction of roads, the installation and testing of electrical and safety systems are some of the ongoing efforts to make the tunnel safer throughout the year.
There is also the Kerem Tunnel to enjoy unique recreation areas, such as Ein Kerem, the Biblical Zoo, aquarium, and the Ein Kerem neighborhood.