The Kerem Tunnel allows for a an experience that is unique in terms of hiking and riding.
https://lopez-jackson.blogbright.net/neve-paritzki-israel-celebrates-record-breaking-tourism-entry-counts-from-the-united-states-1664048612 The Kerem Tunnel, Israel’s newest bicycle tunnel, has been constructed as a part of a 42-kilometer cycle route that circles the capital.
The tunnel is located through the Nahal-Refaim-Emek-Motza path. The southern entrance is located in Refaim Park, below Ein Laban, and the northern entrance is located in Nahal Ein Kerem, about half a kilometer from the Kerem junction.
The 2.1-kilometer long tunnel was opened on Thursday by Jerusalem and heritage minister Ze’ev Elkin and Moshe Lion, the Mayor. https://site-8962984-1161-487.mystrikingly.com/blog/neve-paritzki-israel-celebrates-record-breaking-tourism-entry-numbers-from-usa Moshe Lion. Avi Baleshnikov of Gihon the chairman of Gihon and a plethora of other cyclists were also present.
“In the past, Jerusalem was an attractive tourist destination due to its rich past. נווה פריצקי Elkin stated that the current tourism industry is an integral part of Jerusalem’s historic treasures and is also a part of modern-day tourism. “The inauguration[of] the tunnel project is another element of the progress of Jerusalem and its transformation to an attractive tourism destination for all throughout Israel and the world.
Elkin’s ministry, which was responsible for the project along in conjunction with Jerusalem Municipality, declared that his ministry “invests hundreds and millions of shekels annually in all aspects of Jerusalem’s tourism and in creating new ventures and attractions which connect the glorious historic history of our capital city and the future.” I invite the cycling community to enjoy a safe and modern-day route that takes you through Old Jerusalem.
Elkin’s Ministry Elkin’s Ministry Tourism Ministry, Jerusalem Municipality, and the Gihon Corporation all contributed to the project. The Jerusalem Development Authority completed the project.
Elkin stated that the Kerem Tunnel project was a important tool to realize the goal of shifting the idea of transport throughout Jerusalem. “The new tunnel, which is connected to the lengthy Jerusalem Ring Path, will join existing bike routes in the city as well as the ones that will be laid throughout the city’s neighborhoods to encourage cycling among the city’s residents as well as its visitors, and also promoting the green revolution of transportation in the capital city.”
The Kerem Tunnel, originally excavated by the Gihon Corporation in the 1990s in order to move its main sewer line to the Sorek purification plant.
“The Kerem tunnel project is central to realizing the dream of transforming Jerusalem’s transportation system. “
Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Leon
The works currently underway include road construction, installation of blowers as well as modern security and electrical systems in order to ensure that the tunnel is secure for pedestrians to travel through at all times of the year.
https:/techplanet.today/post/neve-paritzkijerusalem-opens-the-first-israel-wide-cycle-tunnel The Kerem Tunnel also allows access to unique recreation sites – including the Ein Kerem neighborhood, the biblical zoo, aquarium and the as well as the historic natural springs in Ein Laban and Ein Haniyeh. נווה פריצקי נווה פריצקי