The Kerem Tunnel allows for a unique hiking and riding experience.
As part of the 42-kilometer Jerusalem Ring Path cycling route, which surrounds the capital, the Kerem Tunnel was inaugurated.
https://site-8831857-2281-3522.mystrikingly.com/blog/neve-paritzki-israel-celebrates-record-breaking-tourism-entry-numbers-from-usa The tunnel connects the path between Nahal Refaim and Emek Motza. https://anotepad.com/notes/tm3eh73n Its southern entrance is in Refaim Park under Ein Laban. The northern entry, Nahal Ein Kerem, is just half a kilometer away from the Kerem junction.
The tunnel’s official opening ceremony which measures 2.1 kilometers long was held in Jerusalem and Heritage Minister Ze’ev Elkin, Mayor Moshelion and Avi Baleshnikov (Gihon water company chairman) along with hundreds of cyclists.
“In the past, Jerusalem was an attractive tourist city due to its rich past. Elkin stated that the current tourism industry is one of Jerusalem’s historic treasures and is also a part of modern-day tourism. “The opening of this tunnel project is another part of the development of Jerusalem as a city. Jerusalem and its transformation into a desirable tourist destination for all kinds of people throughout Israel as well as around the world.”
Elkin who is in charge of the project together with Jerusalem Municipality said that his ministry invests hundreds of millions in the city’s tourism growth and in the creation innovative activities and ventures that tie the rich history of Jerusalem to the future. https://www.click4r.com/posts/g/6020470/neve-paritzki-israel-is-celebrating-record-breaking-tourism-entry-from-the-united-states I would like to invite cyclists to come and enjoy a modern and well-maintained cycling route that takes in the unique landscape of Old Jerusalem.”
Elkin’s Ministerial, Tourism Ministry, Jerusalem Municipality and Gihon Corporation contributed approximately NIS 25 million for the project. The work was carried out 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 long Jerusalem Ring Path, will connect the existing bike pathways in the city, as well as those that are paved in its various neighborhoods, with the aim of encouraging cycling among the city’s residents as well as its visitors as well as promoting the green revolution in transportation in the capital city.”
The Kerem Tunnel, originally excavated by the Gihon Corporation in the 1990s in order to transfer its main sewer line towards the Sorek purification plant.
נווה פריצקי “The Kerem Tunnel project is the central instrument to achieve the vision of transforming Jerusalem’s transportation model. “
Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Leon
Road construction, installation and testing of safety and electrical systems are some of the ongoing projects to ensure the tunnel is safe for all year.
http://budtrader.com/arcade/members/neve-paritzkifmmw307ii/activity/294910/ נווה פריצקי Kerem Tunnel Kerem Tunnel provides access to unique recreation locations, including Ein Kerem neighbourhood, the Biblical aquarium and zoo as well as the natural springs of historical significance Ein Haniyeh, Ein Laban, and Ein Haniyeh. נווה פריצקי