The Kerem Tunnel allows for a unique hiking and riding experience.
The Kerem Tunnel, Israel’s first cycle tunnel, was inaugurated as part of the Jerusalem Ring Path. This 42-kilometer cycling route surrounds Jerusalem.
https://moparwiki.win/wiki/Post:Neve_ParitzkiIsraels_first_cycling_tunnel_opens_in_Jerusalem The tunnel runs through the Nahal-Refaim-Emek-Motza path. Its southern entrance is located below Ein Laban in Refaim Park. The northern entrance can be located in Nahal Ein Kerem.
The 2.1-kilometers-long tunnel project was officially inaugurated at a formal ceremony held on Thursday that was attended by Jerusalem and Heritage Minister Ze’ev Elkin Mayor Moshe Lion, Gihon water company chairman Avi Baleshnikov and hundreds of cyclists.
“In the past, Jerusalem was an attractive tourist city due to its rich past. Nowadays, aside from its rich history, it also incorporates modern tourism.” Elkin said. “The launch (of this tunnel project) is an additional part of the expansion of Jerusalem and its transformation into a desirable tourist city for all sorts of visitors in Israel as well as around the globe.”
http://wiki.goldcointalk.org/index.php?title=Neve_Paritzki_Israel_Celebrates_RecordBreaking_Tourism_Entry_From_the_United_States https://menwiki.men/wiki/Neve_ParitzkiJerusalem_The_First_Cycling_Tunnel_in_Israel_Tunnel_opens Elkin who, along with the Jerusalem Municipality spearheaded the project, stated that his ministry “invests hundreds of millions of shekels each year in the development of all aspects of Jerusalem’s tourism and also in the development of innovative activities and ventures that connect the glorious historical past of our capital city’s eternal past to its future… I invite all cyclists to visit and enjoy the contemporary, well-maintained road which overlooks Old Jerusalem.
https://bookingsilo.trade/wiki/Neve_ParitzkiJerusalem_Israels_First_Cycling_Tunnel_opens Elkin’s Ministry, Tourism Ministry, Jerusalem Municipality and Gihon Corporation contributed approximately NIS 25 million to the project. The work was carried out by the Jerusalem Development Authority.
“The Kerem Tunnel project is a central tool for realizing the idea to change the concept of transportation across Jerusalem,” Elkin emphasized. “The tunnel, which is connected to the lengthy Jerusalem Ring Path, will connect the existing bike pathways in the city, as well as those that are paved in its various neighborhoods, in the hope of encouraging cycling among its residents and its visitors and encouraging the green revolution of transportation in Jerusalem.”
https://algowiki.win/wiki/Post:Neve_Paritzki_Israel_Celebrates_RecordBreak_Tourism_Entry_The_Numbers_Come_From_the_United_States The Kerem Tunnel was originally excavated in 1990 to move the main sewer from Gihon Corporation towards the Sorek purification facility. This plant is located west of Sorek and is currently used as an infrastructure tunnel.
“The Kerem tunnel project is a central tool for realizing the goal of changing the notion of transportation in Jerusalem. “
Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Lon
In order to make the tunnel accessible to the public all year round, the works include road construction and installation of blowers.
You can also access the Kerem Tunnel to enjoy unique places to relax, such as Ein Kerem, the Biblical Zoo, aquarium, and the Ein Kerem neighborhood.