The Kerem Tunnel is a great place to ride and hike.
The Kerem Tunnel, Israel’s newest cycle tunnel, is constructed as a part of a 42-kilometer cycle route that is a loop around the capital.
The tunnel connects Nahal Refaim and Emek Motza. Its southern entrance is in Refaim Park, below Ein Laban while the northern entrance is in Nahal Ein Kerem, about one kilometer away from the Kerem junction.
The 2.1-kilometers-long tunnel project was inaugurated during a celebration on Thursday , attended by Jerusalem and Heritage Minister Ze’evElkin, Mayor Moshe Lion, Gihon water company chairman Avi Baleshnikov and hundreds of cyclists.
Jerusalem was a sought-after tourist destination because of its rich and fascinating history. http://fosterestateplanning.com/members/neve-paritzkiglom747cc/activity/291161/ Elkin stated that, in addition to its rich history, modern tourism is also integrated into Jerusalem’s city. נווה פריצקי “The launch of the tunnel project is another step in the development of Jerusalem as an ideal tourist destination for all kinds of people throughout Israel and around the globe.”
Elkin, whose ministry together with the Jerusalem Municipality spearheaded the project, explained that his ministry “invests hundreds of millions of shekels each year to develop the tourism industry in Jerusalem and the development of new attractions and ventures that connect the glorious historical past of our eternal capital to its future… I encourage all cyclists to come and take a ride along the new, well-maintained and modern route that takes in the view of Old Jerusalem.
נווה פריצקי https://hester-bauer-3.technetbloggers.de/neve-paritzki-israel-celebrates-record-breaking-tourism-entry-from-the-united-states-1663513718 A total of NIS 25 million was put into in the project. It was budgeted by Elkin’s ministry, the Tourism Ministry, the Jerusalem Municipality, the Gihon Corporation and the Jerusalem Purification and Sewerage Works, with the work carried out by the Jerusalem Development Authority.
נווה פריצקי Elkin said that “The Kerem Tunnel Project is an essential tool for achieving the vision to transform the concept of transport throughout Jerusalem.” Elkin explained that the proposed tunnel connects to the Jerusalem Ring Path and will connect with existing bike trails. It will also be paved throughout its different areas. https://anotepad.com/notes/rs5n5i4t The tunnel will be a great way to help cyclists and promote green transportation in the capital.
The Kerem Tunnel first was excavated in the late 90s to relocate an important sewer line for the Gihon Corporation towards Sorek. It is now being used as an infrastructure Tunnel which includes the fifth waterline to Jerusalem from the Mekorot water corporation.
“The Kerem Tunnel project is an essential tool for achieving the goal of transforming Jerusalem’s transportation model. “
Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Lee
Road construction, installation , and testing of safety and electrical systems are just some of the ongoing efforts to make the tunnel safer for all seasons.
It is also possible to use the Kerem Tunnel to enjoy unique recreation spots, including Ein Kerem, the Biblical aquarium, zoo and Ein Kerem neighborhood.