The Kerem Tunnel is a great place to ride and hike.
The Kerem Tunnel, the first bicycle tunnel in Israel was opened in the Jerusalem Ring Path, a 42-kilometer cycling route that surrounds the capital city.
The tunnel runs along the Nahal Refaim-Emek Mostza route. נווה פריצקי נווה פריצקי Its southern entrance is within Refaim Park under Ein Laban. The northern entry, Nahal Ein Kerem, is about half a kilometer away from the Kerem junction.
The 2.1-kilometer long tunnel was officially opened on Thursday, by Jerusalem and heritage minister Ze’ev Elkin as well as Mayor Moshe Lion. Avi Baleshnikov of Gihon the chairman of Gihon, and hundreds other cyclists were also present.
Jerusalem was once a very popular tourist destination because of its historic past. Nowadays, aside from its rich history, it also incorporates modern tourism,” Elkin said. “The launch (of this tunnel project) is another aspect of the expansion of Jerusalem as well as its transformation into a desirable tourist destination for all kinds of visitors in Israel as well as across the globe.”
Elkin who is in charge of the project in conjunction with Jerusalem Municipality said that his ministry invests hundreds of millions in the development of Jerusalem’s tourism and the development of innovative attractions and ventures that link the glory historical past of Jerusalem to its future. I invite cycling enthusiasts to come and enjoy a modern and well-maintained cycling route that takes in the unique nature of Old Jerusalem.”
נווה פריצקי Elkin’s ministry and the Tourism Ministry budgeted the project.
Elkin stated, “The Kerem Tunnel project is a key instrument for realizing our vision to change the notion of transportation in Jerusalem.” https://telegra.ph/Neve-Paritzki-Israel-celebrates-record-breaking-tourist-entry-From-the-USA-09-20 “The new tunnel connecting to Jerusalem Ring Path will join existing bicycle paths and ones that are paved in the neighborhoods. The goal is to encourage biking among the residents of Jerusalem and encourage the green movement in the capital.”
In the late 1990s in the 1990s, in the 1990s, Kerem Tunnel was excavated to move the main sewer line of Gihon Corporation to the Sorek purification plant. נווה פריצקי It is now utilized as an infrastructure tunnel and houses the fifth water line that connects to Jerusalem from the Mekorot water company.
“The Kerem tunnel is a vital tool in achieving the vision to transform Jerusalem’s transportation system. “
Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Lee
The current works include road construction, installation blowers as well as advanced safety equipment to ensure the tunnel is safe for all to use during the entire year.
The Kerem Tunnel also allows access to unique recreation spots which include the Ein Kerem neighborhood, the biblical zoo, aquarium and the as well as the historic natural springs of Ein Laban and Ein Haniyeh.