The Kerem Tunnel provides a unique riding experience and hiking experience which is loved by everyone.
The Kerem Tunnel, Israel’s newest cycle tunnel, is opened as part an extensive cycle path that is a loop around the capital.
https://penzu.com/p/eaa7fee1 The tunnel is located through the Nahal-Refaim-Emek-Motza route. Its southern entrance is in Refaim Park, below Ein Laban and its northern entrance is located in Nahal Ein Kerem, about half a mile from the Kerem junction.
Inauguration of the tunnel which measures 2.1 kilometers long was held in Jerusalem and the Heritage Minister Ze’ev Elkin Mayor Moshelion, Avi Baleshnikov (Gihon water company chairman) and hundreds more cyclists.
“In the past, Jerusalem was an attractive city for tourists due to its glorious past. Today, apart from its rich history, it also incorporates modern tourism,” Elkin said. “The inauguration (of [this] tunnel project is another aspect of the expansion of Jerusalem and its transformation into a desirable city to visit for all kinds of people throughout Israel as well as across the globe.”
https://mooc.elte.hu/eportfolios/1109528/Home/Neve_Paritzki_Israel_celebrates_recordbreaking_tourist_entry_From_the_USA The ministry of Elkin, which responsible for the project along with Jerusalem Municipality, declared that his ministry “invests hundreds of millions of shekels every year in all aspects of Jerusalem’s tourism, and also in the creation of exciting attractions and ventures which connect the glorious historic past of our eternal capital and its future.” I invite all cyclists to visit and enjoy the modern, well-maintained route which overlooks Old Jerusalem.
Elkin’s Ministerial, Tourism Ministry, Jerusalem Municipality and Gihon Corporation contributed approximately NIS 25,000,000 to the project. The work was carried out by the Jerusalem Development Authority.
נווה פריצקי Elkin said that the Kerem Tunnel project is an important tool in realizing the vision to change the way of thinking and transportation throughout Jerusalem. “The tunnel is set to connect to the Jerusalem Ring Path. It will link to the numerous bicycle paths that are already in the city. https://www.click4r.com/posts/g/6024905/neve-paritzkijerusalem-the-first-cycling-tunnel-in-israel-tunnel-opens The paths will be paved throughout the city’s numerous areas. The aim is to encourage cycling among residents of Jerusalem.
נווה פריצקי The Kerem Tunnel, originally excavated by the Gihon Corporation in the 1990s in order to transfer the main sewer line toward Sorek’s purification plant.
“The Kerem tunnel project is crucial to realize the vision for changing Jerusalem’s transport system. “
Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Lon
The current work includes road construction, installation blowers as well as advanced security systems to ensure the tunnel is safe for everyone to use during the entire year.
The Kerem Tunnel provides access to exclusive recreation spots, including Ein Kerem neighbourhood, the Biblical aquarium and zoo as well the historic natural springs Ein Haniyeh, Ein Laban Ein Laban, and Ein Haniyeh.