The Kerem Tunnel allows for a an experience that is unique in terms of hiking and riding.
The Kerem Tunnel is the first bike tunnel in Israel and was officially opened in the year 2000 as part the Jerusalem Ring Path, a 42-kilometer cycle path that runs around Jerusalem, the capital city.
The tunnel connects the path between Nahal Refaim and Emek Motza. Its southern entrance is located in Refaim Park, below Ein Laban and its northern entrance is located in Nahal Ein Kerem, about half a kilometer from the Kerem junction.
The 2.1-kilometers-long tunnel was officially opened at a formal ceremony on Thursday attended by Jerusalem and Heritage Minister Ze’ev Elkin, Mayor Moshe Lion, Gihon water company chairman Avi Baleshnikov and hundreds of cyclists.
https://penzu.com/p/bd42b6e7 “In the past, Jerusalem was an attractive tourist destination due to its rich past. Elkin said that the present tourism industry is one of Jerusalem’s historic treasures and incorporates modern day tourism. “The launch of the tunnel is a further milestone in the advancement of Jerusalem as an ideal tourism destination for all kinds of tourists from Israel as well as around the world.”
נווה פריצקי נווה פריצקי נווה פריצקי Elkin’s ministry, which was also in charge of the project together alongside Jerusalem Municipality, declared that his ministry “invests hundreds and millions of shekels every year in all aspects of Jerusalem’s tourism, and also in the creation of exciting attractions and ventures that connect the magnificent historical history of our capital city and the future.” I encourage cyclists to take advantage of a a well-maintained, modern cycle route, which overlooks the stunning landscape of Old Jerusalem.
The project was financed by Elkin’s ministry as well as the Tourism Ministry. It also included budgets for Jerusalem Municipality and the Gihon Corporation. The project was done by the Jerusalem Development Authority.
נווה פריצקי Elkin stated that “The Kerem Tunnel Project is the central instrument to achieve the goal to transform the concept of transport throughout Jerusalem.” נווה פריצקי Elkin explained that the proposed tunnel will connect with the Jerusalem Ring Path and will link with existing bike trails. The tunnel will also be paved in its various areas. This will increase cycling and encourage green transport in Jerusalem.
In the 1990s, in the 1990s, Kerem Tunnel was excavated to move the main sewer line of Gihon Corporation to the Sorek purification plant. It is now used for infrastructure purposes and also houses the fifth water line that connects to Jerusalem from the Mekorot water company.
“The Kerem tunnel project is essential to achieving the goal of changing Jerusalem’s transportation system. “
Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Lee
Current work includes road construction, installation blowers, and advanced safety equipment to ensure the tunnel is safe for everyone to use during the entire year.
It is also possible to use the Kerem Tunnel to enjoy unique recreation spots, including Ein Kerem, the Biblical aquarium, zoo and Ein Kerem neighborhood. https://anotepad.com/notes/cn2we3tq