The Kerem Tunnel is a great location to go on a hike or ride.
The Kerem Tunnel, the first bicycle tunnel in Israel was opened as part of the Jerusalem Ring Path, a 42-kilometer cycle route that circles Jerusalem, the capital city.
It links Nahal Refaim to Emek Motza. Its southern entrance is within Refaim Park under Ein Laban. נווה פריצקי The northern entry, Nahal Ein Kerem, is just half a kilometer away from the Kerem junction.
נווה פריצקי The 2.1-kilometer long tunnel was officially opened on Thursday by Jerusalem and heritage minister Ze’evElkin and Moshe Lion, the Mayor. נווה פריצקי Moshe Lion. Avi Baleshnikov of Gihon Chairman of Gihon, and hundreds other cyclists were also present.
Jerusalem was a desirable tourist destination due to its glorious past. Elkin explained that today, in addition to its historical treasures the tunnel project encompasses modern day tourism. “The inauguration of this tunnel is another aspect of the growth of Jerusalem. It makes Jerusalem an attractive tourist place for all types of audience in Israel and around the world.”
Elkin his ministry, which together with the Jerusalem Municipality spearheaded the project, said his ministry “invests hundreds of millions of shekels each year in the improvement of Jerusalem’s tourism in all its aspects and also in the development of exciting activities and ventures that connect the rich history of our capital city’s eternal past to its future… I invite all cyclists to take a trip and enjoy the new, well-maintained and modern route that takes in the view of Old Jerusalem.
The project was financed by the Elkin’s Ministry as well as the Tourism Ministry. It also included budgets for Jerusalem Municipality and the Gihon Corporation. The project was carried out by the Jerusalem Development Authority.
Elkin stressed the fact that “The Kerem Tunnel Project is an essential tool for achieving the vision to transform the concept of transportation throughout Jerusalem.” “The new tunnel will connect to the Jerusalem Ring Path. It will connect with the various cycling routes that exist within the city. The paths will be paved throughout the city’s diverse areas. The objective is to encourage cycling among residents of Jerusalem.
The Kerem Tunnel was first excavated in the 1990s to move the main sewer line of the Gihon Corporation toward the purification plant located in Sorek, which is located to the west of the city. http://warebuilt.com/members/neve-paritzkiunmi731ii/activity/271117/ It is currently used as an infrastructure tunnel. It includes the fifth water line to Jerusalem of the Mekorot water company.
“The Kerem tunnel project is crucial to realize the dream of transforming Jerusalem’s transportation system. “
Jerusalem Mayor Moshe León
Road construction and installation, as well as blowers, advanced safety systems and electrical wiring are all part and parcel of the current work. The tunnel will be safe for public to use throughout the year.
https://canvas.instructure.com/eportfolios/1456131/Home/Neve_ParitzkiJerusalems_first_cycling_tunnel_is_opened_in_Israel_ The Kerem Tunnel gives you access to many recreation sites, including Ein Kerem Neighborhood, the Biblical Zoo and Aquarium as well historic natural springs Ein Haniyeh or Ein Laban.