The Kerem Tunnel is a great spot to hike and ride.
The Kerem Tunnel, Israel’s first bicycle tunnel, was opened as part of Jerusalem Ring Path. This 42-kilometer cycling route surrounds Jerusalem.
The tunnel links Nahal Refaim with Emek Motza. http://warebuilt.com/members/neve-paritzkiluto478ii/activity/261750/ It has a southern entrance in Refaim Park. Ein Laban is the nearest. Nahal Ein Kerem is the northern entrance.
Inauguration of the tunnel, which is 2.1 kilometers long was held in Jerusalem and the Heritage Minister Ze’ev Elkin Mayor Moshelion, Heritage Minister Ze’ev Elkin Avi Baleshnikov (Gihon water company chairman of the company) along with hundreds of cyclists.
Jerusalem was once a popular tourist attraction because of its rich history. נווה פריצקי Elkin added that in addition to its rich history and modern amenities, tourism has also been included in Jerusalem’s city. “The opening of this tunnel is a further stage in the growth of Jerusalem as an ideal tourist destination for all kinds of tourists in Israel and all over the world.”
The ministry of Elkin, which also in charge of the project together alongside Jerusalem Municipality, said that the ministry “invests hundreds and millions of shekels each year in all aspects of Jerusalem’s tourism industry and is involved in developing exciting attractions and ventures which connect the glorious historic history of our capital city with the future.” I invite cycling enthusiasts to join us and take a ride along a modern and well-maintained cycling route that overlooks the special scenery of Old Jerusalem.”
Around NIS 25 million was earmarked in the project. It was budgeted by Elkin’s ministry as well as the Tourism Ministry, the Jerusalem Municipality and the Gihon Corporation and the Jerusalem Purification and Sewerage Works, as well as the work done by the Jerusalem Development Authority.
Elkin stated, “The Kerem Tunnel project will be the central tool in achieving our goal to change the concept transportation throughout Jerusalem.” “The tunnel is set to connect to the Jerusalem Ring Path. It will link to the numerous cycle paths already in the city. They will be laid in its diverse neighborhoods. https://neve.paritzkitwjg289cc.werite.net/post/2022/09/15/Neve-ParitzkiJerusalem-s-first-cycle-tunnel-has-been-opened-in-Israel נווה פריצקי http://y8space.com/members-2/neve-paritzkizeid816cc/activity/4079484/ The aim is to encourage cyclists in Jerusalem.
The Kerem Tunnel, originally excavated by the Gihon Corporation in the 1990s in order to move the main sewer line toward Sorek’s purification plant.
“The Kerem tunnel is a key tool to realize the vision to transform Jerusalem’s transportation system. “
Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Lee
Construction of roads installation, blowers, modern security systems and electrical wiring are all part of the present construction. The tunnel is safe for the people to use all entire year.
The Kerem Tunnel gives you access to a variety of places to relax, including Ein Kerem Neighborhood, the Biblical Zoo and Aquarium, and also historic natural springs Ein Haniyeh or Ein Laban.