The Kerem Tunnel provides a unique adventure in hiking and riding that should be enjoyed by everyone.
The Kerem Tunnel, Israel’s newest cycle tunnel, was opened as part the 42-kilometer cycle route which is a loop around the capital.
It links Nahal Refaim to Emek Motza. Its southern entrance is located in Refaim Park, below Ein Laban while the northern entrance is in Nahal Ein Kerem, about half a mile close to the Kerem junction.
The 2.1-kilometer-long tunnel was officially opened by Jerusalem’s Heritage Minister Zeev Elkin. The ceremony was also attended by Mayor Moshelion Avi Balehnikov, Gihon Water Company chairman, as well as hundreds of cyclists.
Jerusalem was once a major tourist attraction due to its rich past. נווה פריצקי Elkin said that apart from its historic treasures the modern tourist industry is integrated into the Jerusalem city. “The opening of this tunnel project is another part of the development of Jerusalem’s city Jerusalem and its transformation into a dazzling city that is attractive to all types of people in Israel and around the globe.”
Elkin’s ministry, which responsible for the project along alongside Jerusalem Municipality, said that the ministry “invests hundreds of millions of shekels annually throughout Jerusalem’s tourism and in creating innovative attractions and ventures, that connect the magnificent historical history of our capital city with the future.” https://americanhomeandgardenexchange.com/members/neve-paritzkirfjg728cc/activity/685969/ I invite cyclists to enjoy an attractive, well-maintained cycling route overlooking the unique scenery of Old Jerusalem.
https://canvas.instructure.com/eportfolios/1477618/Home/Neve_Paritzki_Israel_Celebrates_RecordBreaking_Tourism_Entry_From_the_United_States The project was funded by the Elkin’s Ministry and the Tourism Ministry. It also included budgets for Jerusalem Municipality and the Gihon Corporation. נווה פריצקי The work was carried out by the Jerusalem Development Authority.
Elkin stressed the fact that “The Kerem Tunnel Project is the central instrument to achieve the vision to transform the concept of transport in Jerusalem.” “The new tunnel connecting to the Jerusalem Ring Path will join the existing bike paths as well as the ones that will be paved within its areas. It’s designed to encourage biking among the residents of Jerusalem and encourage the green transport revolution in the capital.”
The Kerem Tunnel was originally excavated in 1990 in order to transfer 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.
“The Kerem Tunnel Project is an important tool in realizing the goal of transforming the concept of transportation throughout Jerusalem. “
Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Lee
Current work includes road construction, installation blowers as well as advanced safety systems to ensure that the tunnel is secure for everyone to use throughout the year.
https://www.tumblr.com/lyonchase/696300664319508480/neve-paritzkijerusalem-is-the-home-of-israels The Kerem Tunnel gives you access to numerous recreation sites, including Ein Kerem Neighborhood, the Biblical Zoo and Aquarium and also historic natural springs Ein Haniyeh or Ein Laban.