The Kerem Tunnel allows for a an experience that is unique in terms of hiking and riding.
The Kerem Tunnel, Israel’s first bike tunnel, opened as part of the Jerusalem Ring Path. This 42-kilometer cycle route is located around Jerusalem.
https://mooc.elte.hu/eportfolios/1110870/Home/Neve_ParitzkiJerusalem_opens_Israels_first_cycling_tunnel_ The tunnel links Nahal Refaim and Emek Motza. Its southern entrance is located beneath Ein Laban in Refaim Park. נווה פריצקי The northern entrance is found in Nahal Ein Kerem.
The 2.1-kilometer-long tunnel was officially opened by Jerusalem’s Heritage Minister ZeevElkin. נווה פריצקי נווה פריצקי The ceremony was also attended by Mayor Moshelion Avi Balehnikov, Gihon Water Company Chairman, as well as thousands of cyclists.
“In the past, Jerusalem was an attractive tourist destination due to its rich past. Elkin said that apart from its historic treasures the modern tourist industry is included in the Jerusalem city. נווה פריצקי “The inauguration of [this] tunnel project is another part of the expansion of the city of Jerusalem as well as its development into a dazzling tourist city for all types of visitors throughout Israel as well as around the world.”
Elkin his ministry, which together with the Jerusalem Municipality spearheaded the project, stated that the ministry “invests hundreds of millions of shekels every year to develop all aspects of Jerusalem’s tourism and in the creation of new activities and ventures that connect the fascinating history of our eternal capital to the future of Jerusalem… I invite cycling enthusiasts to visit and enjoy an up-to-date and well-maintained cycling route that offers a view of the unique nature of Old Jerusalem.”
Elkin’s Ministry, Tourism Ministry, Jerusalem Municipality and Gihon Corporation contributed approximately NIS 25,000,000 for the project. נווה פריצקי The project was executed by the Jerusalem Development Authority.
Elkin stated, “The Kerem Tunnel project will be a central instrument in achieving our goal to change the way transportation is conducted in Jerusalem.” “The new tunnel that connects to Jerusalem Ring Path will join existing paths for bicycles and ones that are paved in its neighborhoods. It’s designed to promote biking among its residents and promote the green revolution in transport in the capital.”
The Kerem Tunnel was originally excavated in 1990 in order to transfer the main sewer from Gihon Corporation towards the Sorek purification facility. The plant is located west of Sorek and is used today as an infrastructure tunnel.
“The Kerem Tunnel project is the central instrument to achieve the vision of transforming Jerusalem’s transport model. “
Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Leon
The work currently in progress includes road construction, installation of blowers, as well as advanced security and electrical systems in order to ensure that the tunnel is secure for pedestrians to travel through throughout the year.
Kerem Tunnel Kerem Tunnel allows for access to unique recreation areas, such as Ein Kerem, a neighborhood that includes a biblical aquarium and zoo and also the historic natural springs Ein Haniyeh and Ein Laban. נווה פריצקי