The Kerem Tunnel provides a unique adventure in hiking and riding that is to be enjoyed by all.
The Kerem Tunnel is the first bike tunnel to be constructed in Israel and was inaugurated as part of the Jerusalem Ring Path, a 42-kilometer cycle route that circles the capital.
https://phillips-cameron.technetbloggers.de/neve-paritzki-israel-is-celebrating-record-breaking-tourism-entry-numbers-from-the-united-states-1663485131 It links Nahal Refaim to Emek Motza. The tunnel’s southern entrance can be found in Refaim Park below Ein Laban. While the northern entrance can be found in Nahal Ein Kerem about half one kilometer from the Kerem junction.
The tunnel’s official opening ceremony which measures 2.1 kilometers long, was held in Jerusalem and the 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. https://dingflicka.com/members/neve-paritzkigndb315bb/activity/59839/ Today, apart from its historical treasures the city also offers modern tourism.” Elkin said. https://malik-fuller.federatedjournals.com/neve-paritzki-israel-celebrates-record-breaking-entry-into-tourism-numbers-from-the-united-states-1663484672 “The launch of the tunnel is another aspect of the development of Jerusalem as a city. Jerusalem as well as its development into an attractive tourist city for all types of audiences in Israel as well as around the world.”
Elkin’s ministry, which was also headed the project with Jerusalem Municipality, said that the ministry “invests hundreds and millions of shekels annually in all aspects of Jerusalem’s tourism, and also in the creation of innovative attractions and ventures, that connect the magnificent historical history of our capital city and the future.” I would like to invite cyclists everywhere to come and take a ride along the new, well-maintained and modern route which overlooks Old Jerusalem.
The project was funded by the Elkin’s Ministry and the Tourism Ministry. It also included budgets for the Jerusalem Municipality and the Gihon Corporation. The work was completed by the Jerusalem Development Authority.
https://penzu.com/p/b9aa6175 https://pastelink.net/enz8dfpf Elkin stated, “The Kerem Tunnel project is a key instrument for realizing our vision to change the concept transportation throughout Jerusalem.” “The new tunnel, which connects with the Jerusalem Ring Path, will connect the existing cycle routes in the city as well as the ones that will be paved within its diverse neighborhood. http://warebuilt.com/members/neve-paritzkiviog932bb/activity/271263/ It is designed to encourage bicycling within its inhabitants, and to promote an environmentally sustainable transportation system in Jerusalem.”
The Kerem Tunnel, originally excavated by the Gihon Corporation in the 1990s to relocate its main sewer line towards Sorek’s purification plant.
“The Kerem tunnel is a vital tool in achieving the goal of changing Jerusalem’s transport system. “
Jerusalem Mayor Moshe León
Road construction and installation, as well as blowers, sophisticated safety systems and electrical wiring are all part of the current works. The tunnel will be safe for the people to use all season.
The Kerem Tunnel gives you access to many recreational sites, such as Ein Kerem Neighborhood, the Biblical Zoo and Aquarium and also historic natural springs Ein Haniyeh or Ein Laban.