The Kerem Tunnel provides a unique ride and hiking experience that should be enjoyed by all.
https://canvas.instructure.com/eportfolios/1447200/Home/Neve_Paritzki_Israel_Celebrates_Record_Breaking_Tourism_Entry_Numbers__United_States The Kerem Tunnel, Israel’s first bicycle tunnel, was opened as part of Jerusalem Ring Path. נווה פריצקי This 42-kilometer cycle path surrounds Jerusalem.
The tunnel runs along the Nahal Refaim-Emek Motza path. http://y8space.com/members-2/neve-paritzkicaop730cc/activity/4085764/ נווה פריצקי Its southern entrance is located below Ein Laban in Refaim Park. The northern entrance can be located in Nahal Ein Kerem.
The 2.1-kilometer long tunnel was inaugurated on Thursday by Jerusalem and the heritage minister Ze’ev Elkin and Moshe Lion, the Mayor. Moshe Lion. Avi Baleshnikov of Gihon the chairman of Gihon and a plethora of other cyclists were also in attendance.
Jerusalem’s rich past was the main reason for it to be the most visited tourist attraction during the time of its glory. Elkin declared that, in the present in addition to its rich history, Jerusalem is also home to modern-day travelers. “The opening (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 people throughout Israel as well as across the globe.”
נווה פריצקי The ministry of Elkin, which responsible for the project along with Jerusalem Municipality, stated that his ministry “invests hundreds of millions of shekels every year in all aspects of Jerusalem’s tourism, and also in the creation of innovative attractions and ventures, which connect the glorious historic history of our capital city and the future.” I invite you to ride your bicycles along a beautiful, well-maintained route that overlooks Old Jerusalem.
נווה פריצקי The project was financed by the Elkin’s department as well as the Tourism Ministry. It also included budgets for Jerusalem Municipality and the Gihon Corporation. The work was done by the Jerusalem Development Authority.
Elkin said that the Kerem Tunnel project is an crucial tool to realize the idea to change the way of thinking and transport in Jerusalem. “The new tunnel will be connected to the Jerusalem Ring Path. https://www.click4r.com/posts/g/5988687/neve-paritzki-israel-celebrates-record-break-tourism-entry-the-numbers-come-from-the-united-states It will link to the numerous cycling routes that exist within the city. They will be laid in its various areas. The aim is to encourage cyclists in the city.
The Kerem Tunnel first was excavated in the late 90s to relocate a main sewer line for the Gihon Corporation towards Sorek. It is now being used as an infrastructure tunnel which includes the fifth waterline to Jerusalem from the Mekorot water corporation.
“The Kerem tunnel project is essential to achieving the goal of changing Jerusalem’s transportation system. “
Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Lon
To make the tunnel usable to the general public throughout the year the work includes road construction and installation of blowers.
The Kerem Tunnel gives you access to a variety of recreation sites, including Ein Kerem Neighborhood, the Biblical Zoo and Aquarium as well historic natural springs Ein Haniyeh or Ein Laban.