The Kerem Tunnel allows for a the most unique riding and hiking experience.
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. It has a southern entrance in Refaim Park. Ein Laban is the closest. Nahal Ein Kerem is the northern entrance.
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, and a slew of cyclists.
https://bollbender410.livejournal.com/profile “In the past, Jerusalem was an attractive city for tourists because of its rich history. Elkin said that, today as well as its historic treasures the tunnel construction project encompasses modern day tourism. https://canvas.instructure.com/eportfolios/1447200/Home/Neve_Paritzki_Israel_Celebrates_RecordBreaking_Tourism_Entry_From_the_United_States נווה פריצקי https://pastelink.net/wli4ppkg “The opening of the tunnel is an additional aspect of the growth of Jerusalem as well as it’s transformation into an attractive tourism destination for all throughout Israel and around the world.
Elkin who, along with the Jerusalem Municipality spearheaded the project, said his ministry “invests hundreds of millions of shekels every year in the improvement of the tourism industry in Jerusalem and the development of new tourist attractions and ventures that link the rich history of our eternal capital to the future of Jerusalem… http://budtrader.com/arcade/members/neve-paritzkifmmw307ii/activity/279251/ https://telegra.ph/Neve-Paritzki-Israel-Celebrates-Record-Breaking-Tourism-Entry-From-the-United-States-09-15-4 I encourage cyclists to take advantage of a a well-maintained, modern cycle route, which overlooks the stunning scenery of Old Jerusalem.
Elkin’s Ministry Tourism Ministry, Jerusalem Municipality and Gihon Corporation contributed approximately NIS 25,000,000 to the project. נווה פריצקי נווה פריצקי The work was carried out by the Jerusalem Development Authority.
Elkin declared that the Kerem Tunnel project was a crucial element in achieving the vision of changing the concept for transportation in Jerusalem. “The tunnel, which is connected to the lengthy Jerusalem Ring Path, will join the existing bicycle paths in the city and the ones that will be laid in the various neighborhoods to encourage cycling among the city’s residents as well as its visitors as well as promoting 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 currently used as an infrastructure tunnel and houses the fifth water line that connects to Jerusalem from the Mekorot water company.
“The Kerem tunnel project is crucial to realize the dream of transforming Jerusalem’s transport system. “
Jerusalem Mayor Moshe León
Road construction, installation and testing of safety and electrical systems are just some of the ongoing works to ensure the tunnel is safe for all seasons.
The Kerem Tunnel gives you access to a variety of places to relax, including Ein Kerem Neighborhood, the Biblical Zoo and Aquarium as well historic natural springs Ein Haniyeh or Ein Laban.