The Kerem Tunnel is a great spot to hike and ride.
The Kerem Tunnel, the first cycle tunnel in Israel is now open in the Jerusalem Ring Path, a 42-kilometer cycle path that runs around Jerusalem, the capital city.
It connects Nahal Refaim to Emek Motza. The southern entrance of the tunnel is below Ein Laban in Refaim Park. The northern entrance is found in Nahal Ein Kerem.
The 2.1-kilometer long tunnel was inaugurated on Thursday, by Jerusalem and heritage minister Ze’ev Elkin and Mayor Moshe Lion. Avi Baleshnikov of Gihon Chairman of Gihon, and hundreds other cyclists were also in attendance.
Jerusalem was once a sought-after tourist destination due to its historical past. Elkin explained that nowadays as well as its rich history the tunnel project encompasses modern day tourism. נווה פריצקי “The launch of the tunnel project is another aspect of the growth of Jerusalem as well as its transformation to an attractive tourist destination for all types across Israel and the world.
https://git.sicom.gov.co/neve.paritzkiebif482bb Elkin, whose ministry together with the Jerusalem Municipality spearheaded the project, explained that the ministry “invests hundreds of millions of shekels every year to develop the tourism industry in Jerusalem and in the creation of innovative attractions and ventures that connect the rich history of our capital city to its future… I would like to invite cyclists to enjoy a safe and modern-day route that takes you through Old Jerusalem.
Elkin’s Ministry Elkin’s Ministry, the Tourism Ministry, Jerusalem Municipality and the Gihon Corporation all contributed to the project. נווה פריצקי The Jerusalem Development Authority completed the work.
“The Kerem Tunnel project is an essential tool to realize the idea to transform the idea of transportation throughout Jerusalem,” Elkin stressed. Elkin explained that the proposed tunnel is connected with the Jerusalem Ring Path and will link with existing bike paths. http://sc.sie.gov.hk/TuniS/www.israelhayom.co.il/mumlazim/article/13057097 It will also be paved in its different areas. It will also encourage cycling 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. נווה פריצקי It is currently being utilized as an infrastructure tunnel that includes the fifth waterline to Jerusalem from the Mekorot water corporation.
“The Kerem Tunnel Project is crucial in achieving the goal of transforming the concept of transportation across Jerusalem. “
Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Leon
To make the tunnel accessible to the public year-round, the works include road construction as well as the installing blowers.
Kerem Tunnel Kerem Tunnel provides access to unique recreation locations, including Ein Kerem neighbourhood, the Biblical aquarium and zoo as also the historical natural springs Ein Haniyeh, Ein Laban Ein Laban, and Ein Haniyeh.