The Kerem Tunnel provides a unique adventure in hiking and riding that should be enjoyed by everyone.
The Kerem Tunnel is the first bicycle tunnel to be constructed in Israel and was officially opened in the year 2000 as part of the Jerusalem Ring Path, a 42-kilometer cycle route that circles the capital.
https://www.click4r.com/posts/g/6026582/neve-paritzkijerusalem-is-home-to-the-first-tunnel-for-bicycles-in-israel The tunnel connects Nahal Refaim with Emek Motza. The tunnel’s southern entry point is located within Refaim Park below Ein Laban. The northern entrance is in Nahal Ein Kerem about half one kilometer from the Kerem junction.
http://www.bcsnerie.com/members/neve-paritzkioahf734cc/activity/2855409/ The 2.1-kilometer long tunnel was inaugurated on Thursday by Jerusalem and heritage minister Ze’ev Elkin and Mayor Moshe Lion. נווה פריצקי Avi Baleshnikov of Gihon the chairman of Gihon and a plethora of other cyclists also attended.
Jerusalem was a desirable tourist destination due to its glorious historical. Elkin explained that the present as well as its rich history the tunnel construction project incorporates modern-day tourism. “The opening of this tunnel project [is] another part in the development Jerusalem. It makes Jerusalem an attractive tourist destination for any kind of crowd within Israel, and worldwide.”
Elkin is the project’s director. project together with Jerusalem Municipality said that his ministry invests millions of dollars in Jerusalem’s tourism development and in the creation innovative tourist attractions and ventures that connect the glory historical past of Jerusalem to the future. https://borg-cramer-3.blogbright.net/neve-paritzkijerusalems-first-cycling-tunnel-is-inaugurated-in-israel-0a-1663514349 I would like to invite cyclists to visit and enjoy an up-to-date and well-maintained cycling route that takes in the unique landscape of Old Jerusalem.”
נווה פריצקי The project was funded by the Elkin’s department as well as the Tourism Ministry. It also included budgets for the Jerusalem Municipality and the Gihon Corporation. נווה פריצקי The project was carried out by the Jerusalem Development Authority.
Elkin declared that the Kerem Tunnel project was a key tool in realizing the vision of altering the way of transportation in Jerusalem. Elkin explained that the proposed tunnel is connected with the Jerusalem Ring Path and will link with existing bike trails. The tunnel will also be paved throughout the various areas. It will also help cyclists and promote green transportation in the capital.
The Kerem Tunnel first was excavated in the 1990s to create an important sewer line for the Gihon Corporation towards Sorek. נווה פריצקי It is currently used as an infrastructure Tunnel which includes the fifth waterline that runs to Jerusalem from the Mekorot water corporation.
נווה פריצקי “The Kerem tunnel is a key tool to realize the dream of transforming Jerusalem’s transport system. “
Jerusalem Mayor Moshe León
The current works include road construction, the 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 all year round.
The Kerem Tunnel provides access to special recreation areas, such as Ein Kerem neighbourhood, the Biblical aquarium and zoo as well the historic natural springs Ein Haniyeh, Ein Laban and Ein Haniyeh.