The Kerem Tunnel is a great place to ride and hike.
The Kerem Tunnel is the first bicycle tunnel in Israel and was officially opened in the year 2000 as part of the Jerusalem Ring Path, a 42-kilometer cycle path that runs around the capital.
http://www.bcsnerie.com/members/neve-paritzkilmit777cc/activity/2867709/ It connects Nahal Refaim to Emek Motza. Its southern entry is located in Refaim Park under Ein Laban. The northern entrance, Nahal Ein Kerem, is about half a kilometer away from the Nahal Ein Kerem junction.
נווה פריצקי The 2.1-kilometer-long tunnel was inaugurated by Jerusalem’s Heritage Minister Zeev Elkin. The ceremony was also attended by Mayor Moshelion, Avi Balehnikov Gihon Water Company Chairman, as well as many cyclists.
Jerusalem was once well-known tourist destination due to its rich history. Elkin said that today aside from its historical treasures it also incorporates modern tourists. “The inauguration of this tunnel is another part in the development Jerusalem. It makes Jerusalem an attractive tourist destination for all types of audience throughout Israel, and worldwide.”
Elkin who is in charge of the project together with Jerusalem Municipality said that his ministry invests millions of dollars in the development of Jerusalem’s tourism and in the creation innovative activities and ventures that tie the rich history of Jerusalem to its future. I would like to invite you to ride your bicycles along a stunning maintained, well-maintained path that looks out over Old Jerusalem.
https://pham-carlsen.federatedjournals.com/neve-paritzki-israel-celebrates-record-breaking-tourism-entry-numbers-from-usa-1663674690 Elkin’s Ministry Tourism Ministry, Jerusalem Municipality and Gihon Corporation contributed approximately NIS 25 million to the project. The work was carried out by the Jerusalem Development Authority.
Elkin explained that the Kerem Tunnel project is an important tool in realizing the vision to change the way of thinking and transport in Jerusalem. “The tunnel, which is being constructed to connect to the Jerusalem Ring Path will join existing paths for bicycles and those that will paved in its areas. It is intended to promote biking among the residents of Jerusalem and encourage the green transport revolution in the capital.”
נווה פריצקי https://dingflicka.com/members/neve-paritzkijcvx454bb/activity/70897/ The Kerem Tunnel was originally excavated in 1990 to move the main sewer from Gihon Corporation towards the Sorek purification facility. This plant is west of Sorek and is still used as an infrastructure tunnel.
נווה פריצקי “The Kerem tunnel project is the central instrument for achieving the goal of changing the way of transport in Jerusalem. “
Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Leon
The current projects include road construction, installation blowers and advanced security systems to ensure the tunnel is safe for everyone to use throughout the year.
You can also access the Kerem Tunnel to enjoy unique recreation spots, including Ein Kerem, the Biblical Zoo, aquarium, and the Ein Kerem neighborhood. נווה פריצקי