The Kerem Tunnel is a great spot to hike and ride.
The Kerem Tunnel is the first cycle tunnel to be constructed in Israel and was officially opened in the year 2000 as part of the Jerusalem Ring Path, a 42-kilometer cycle route that circles the capital.
The tunnel connects Nahal Refaim and Emek Motza. Its southern entry is located in Refaim Park under Ein Laban. https://penzu.com/p/b3cf9825 https://neve.paritzkinuop341ii.bravejournal.net/post/2022/09/18/Neve-ParitzkiJerusalem-s-first-cycling-tunnel-is-inaugurated-in-Israel The northern entrance, Nahal Ein Kerem, is approximately half a mile away from the Nahal Ein Kerem junction.
The 2.1-kilometers-long tunnel project was officially inaugurated in a ceremony 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 was once a tourist attraction because of its rich history. Elkin stated that the current tourism industry is an integral part of Jerusalem’s treasures from the past and also incorporates modern tourism. “The opening of the tunnel is an additional aspect of the development Jerusalem as well as its transformation into a desirable tourist destination for all types in Israel as well as around the world.
Elkin, whose ministry was spearheaded the project along with Jerusalem Municipality stated that his ministry has invested hundreds of millions of shekels annually in the city’s tourism development and in the development of new attractions and ventures that will connect the magnificent historical past with the exciting future of Jerusalem. http://www.bcsnerie.com/members/neve-paritzkigtoy930bb/activity/2852320/ I encourage you to take your bicycles on a scenic, well-maintained route that overlooks Old Jerusalem.
Elkin’s Ministry Elkin’s Ministry, the Tourism Ministry, Jerusalem Municipality and the Gihon Corporation all contributed to the project. http://budtrader.com/arcade/members/neve-paritzkiiboi822bb/activity/294925/ The Jerusalem Development Authority completed the project.
“The Kerem Tunnel project is an essential tool to realize the idea to change the concept of transportation across Jerusalem,” Elkin said. “The new tunnel, which connects to the lengthy Jerusalem Ring Path, will join the existing bicycle routes in the city as well as those that will be paved in the various neighborhoods to encourage cycling among its residents and its visitors and in promoting the green revolution of transportation in Jerusalem.”
In the 90s, the Kerem Tunnel was excavated to relocate the main sewer line from Gihon Corporation to the Sorek purification plant. נווה פריצקי It is now used for infrastructure purposes and houses the fifth water line that connects to Jerusalem from the Mekorot water company.
נווה פריצקי “The Kerem Tunnel project is a central tool to realize the dream of transforming Jerusalem’s transportation model. “
Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Leon
Road construction, installation, blowers, advanced security systems and electrical wiring are all part of the current construction. נווה פריצקי The tunnel will be safe for the public to use throughout the entire year.
The Kerem Tunnel also allows access to unique recreation sites – including the Ein Kerem neighborhood, the biblical zoo and aquarium, and the historical natural springs of Ein Laban and Ein Haniyeh.