The Kerem Tunnel offers a unique riding and hiking experience for the benefit of
The Kerem Tunnel, Israel’s first bike tunnel, opened as part of the Jerusalem Ring Path. This 42-kilometer cycling route surrounds Jerusalem.
The tunnel is located along the Nahal Refaim-Emek Motza route. The southern entrance is located 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-kilometer long tunnel was inaugurated on Thursday by Jerusalem and the heritage minister Ze’ev Elkin as well as Moshe Lion, the Mayor. Moshe Lion. https://canvas.instructure.com/eportfolios/1463185/Home/Neve_ParitzkiJerusalem_Israels_First_Cycling_Tunnel_opens_ Avi Baleshnikov of Gihon the chairman of Gihon as well as a multitude of cyclists were also present.
https://notes.io/qdQWH Jerusalem was a desirable tourist destination due to its glorious history. נווה פריצקי Elkin declared that, in the present in addition to its rich history, Jerusalem also incorporates modern tourists. “The launch of the tunnel project is a different aspect of the growth of Jerusalem as well as it’s transformation into an attractive tourism destination for all throughout Israel and the world.
Elkin, whose ministry and the Jerusalem Municipality led the project, stated that the Jerusalem Municipality’s ministry “invests hundreds of millions of shekels per year in the growth of all aspects Jerusalem’s visitors and in the design and operation of innovative attractions, ventures , and other attractions that connect the glorious history of Jerusalem’s eternal city to the future”. I encourage all cyclists to take a trip and enjoy the contemporary, well-maintained road that takes in the view of Old Jerusalem.
The project was funded by the Elkin’s Ministry and the Tourism Ministry. It also included budgets for Jerusalem Municipality and the Gihon Corporation. http://y8space.com/members-2/neve-paritzkikxou162ii/activity/4138059/ The project was completed by the Jerusalem Development Authority.
“The Kerem Tunnel project is a central tool for realizing the vision to change the concept of transportation across Jerusalem,” Elkin stressed. Elkin said that the new tunnel connects with the Jerusalem Ring Path and will link with existing bike paths. It will also be made paved in its various areas. The tunnel will be a great way to increase cycling and encourage green transportation in the capital.
https://www.openlearning.com/u/beebestafford-rii9pc/blog/NeveParitzkitheFirstCycleTunnelInIsraelIsInauguratedInJerusalem The Kerem Tunnel, originally excavated by the Gihon Corporation in the 1990s in order to transfer its main sewer line towards the Sorek purification plant.
“The Kerem tunnel project is the central instrument for achieving the goal of changing the concept of transportation throughout Jerusalem. “
Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Lon
To make the tunnel usable to the public all year round the work includes road construction, as well as installation of blowers.
The Kerem Tunnel also allows access to unique recreation sites which include the Ein Kerem neighborhood, the biblical zoo and aquarium as well as the historic natural springs in Ein Laban and Ein Haniyeh. https://dingflicka.com/members/neve-paritzkismgp909cc/activity/70855/ נווה פריצקי