The Kerem Tunnel allows for a the most unique riding and hiking experience.
נווה פריצקי The Kerem Tunnel is the first cycle tunnel in Israel and was officially opened in the year 2000 as part the Jerusalem Ring Path, a 42-kilometer cycling route around the capital.
The tunnel is a link between Nahal Refaim and Emek Motza. It has a southern entrance within Refaim Park. Ein Laban is the closest. Nahal Ein Kerem is the northern entrance.
On Thursday, Jerusalem and Heritage Minister Zeev Elkin, Mayor Michael, Avi Baleshnikov, Gihon chairman and hundreds of cyclists participated in a ceremony to officially open the tunnel’s 2.1-kilometer-long length.
“In the past, Jerusalem was an attractive city for tourists because of its rich history. נווה פריצקי In the present, in addition to its historic treasures it also has modern tourism.” Elkin said. נווה פריצקי “The launch (of [this] tunnel project is an additional part of the expansion of Jerusalem and it’s transformation into a sought-after tourist destination for all kinds of visitors throughout Israel as well as around the globe.”
https://dingflicka.com/members/neve-paritzkikyhr039ii/activity/60459/ Elkin the minister whose ministry as well as the Jerusalem Municipality led the project, stated that the Jerusalem Municipality’s ministry “invests hundreds to millions of shekels each year in the development all aspects Jerusalem’s tourism and the design and operation of exciting attractions, ventures and attractions that link the rich history of Jerusalem to its future”. I encourage all cyclists to come and take a ride along the contemporary, well-maintained road which overlooks Old Jerusalem.
The project was financed by the Elkin’s department and the Tourism Ministry. It also included budgets for the Jerusalem Municipality and the Gihon Corporation. The work was carried out by the Jerusalem Development Authority.
Elkin stated, “The Kerem Tunnel project will be the central tool in achieving our goal to change the concept transportation throughout Jerusalem.” “The tunnel is set to connect with the Jerusalem Ring Path. It will link to the numerous bicycle paths that are already within the city. The paths will be paved throughout the city’s various areas. The objective is to encourage cycling among residents of Jerusalem.
The Kerem Tunnel, originally excavated by the Gihon Corporation in the 1990s in order to transfer its main sewer line to Sorek’s purification plant.
“The Kerem Tunnel Project is crucial in achieving the dream of transforming the concept of transportation all over Jerusalem. “
Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Leon
To make the tunnel accessible to the public year-round, the works include road construction and installation of blowers.
https://controlc.com/6be5c6ef The Kerem Tunnel allows for access to exclusive recreation areas such as Ein Kerem, a neighborhood which includes a Biblical aquarium and zoo and ancient natural springs Ein Haniyeh and Ein Laban.