The Kerem Tunnel is a great place to ride and hike.
נווה פריצקי The Kerem Tunnel, Israel’s first bicycle tunnel, was opened as part of Jerusalem Ring Path. This 42-kilometer cycling route surrounds Jerusalem.
It connects Nahal Refaim to Emek Motza. Its southern entrance is in Refaim Park under Ein Laban. The northern entry, Nahal Ein Kerem, is approximately half a mile away from the Kerem junction.
The 2.1-kilometers-long tunnel project was inaugurated during a celebration 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 for it to be a popular tourist destination in the past. http://b3.zcubes.com/v.aspx?mid=8887606 Elkin said that today aside from its historical treasures it is also a destination for modern-day tourists. “The inauguration (of [this] tunnel project is another aspect of the development of Jerusalem and it’s transformation into a sought-after city to visit for all kinds of visitors in Israel as well as around the globe.”
https://www.openlearning.com/u/rushbroch-ri8038/blog/NeveParitzkiIsraelCelebratesRecordBreakingTouristEntryNumbersFromTheUnitedStates נווה פריצקי Elkin who is in charge of the project in conjunction with Jerusalem Municipality said that his ministry invests hundreds of millions in Jerusalem’s tourism development and in the creation innovative tourist attractions and ventures that connect the rich history of Jerusalem to its future. I would like to invite cyclists everywhere to visit and enjoy the modern, well-maintained route that overlooks Old Jerusalem.
Elkin’s Ministry, Tourism Ministry, Jerusalem Municipality and Gihon Corporation contributed approximately NIS 25,000,000 for the project. Work was performed by the Jerusalem Development Authority.
Elkin said that the Kerem Tunnel project was a crucial element in achieving the vision of changing the concept for transport throughout Jerusalem. “The new tunnel, which is connected to the lengthy Jerusalem Ring Path, will connect the existing bike routes in the city as well as the ones that will be laid in its various neighborhoods, to encourage cycling among its residents and its visitors, and also encouraging the green transportation revolution in the capital city.”
In the 1990s In the 90s, the Kerem Tunnel was excavated to move the main sewer line from Gihon Corporation to the Sorek purification plant. It is now used for infrastructure purposes and also houses the fifth water line to Jerusalem by the Mekorot water company.
“The Kerem Tunnel Project is essential to realize the vision of changing the transportation concept throughout Jerusalem. “
Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Leon
The current works include road construction, the installation of blowers and advanced electrical and safety systems, to make the tunnel safe for the public to pass through at all times of the year.
https://canvas.instructure.com/eportfolios/1444706/Home/Neve_Paritzki_Israel_Celebrates_RecordBreaking_Tourism_Entry_From_the_United_States The Kerem Tunnel allows for access to exclusive recreation areas like Ein Kerem, a neighborhood which includes a Biblical aquarium and zoo, as well as historical natural springs Ein Haniyeh and Ein Laban.