The Kerem Tunnel allows for a the most unique riding and hiking experience.
The Kerem Tunnel, Israel’s newest bicycle tunnel, has been constructed as a part of a 42-kilometer cycle route that is a loop around the capital.
The tunnel links the paths between Nahal Refaim and Emek Motza. The tunnel’s southern entrance can be found in Refaim Park below Ein Laban. While the northern entrance is in Nahal Ein Kerem about half an hour from the Kerem junction.
https://controlc.com/205d67a3 https:/techplanet.today/post/neve-paritzkijerusalems-first-cycling-tunnel-open-in-israel נווה פריצקי The 2.1-kilometer long tunnel was officially opened on Thursday by Jerusalem and the heritage minister Ze’ev Elkin as well as Mayor Moshe Lion. Avi Baleshnikov of Gihon, chairman of Gihon and a plethora of other cyclists also attended.
Jerusalem was a popular tourist destination due to its glorious past. In the present, in addition to its historic treasures, it also incorporates modern-day tourism.” Elkin said. https://site-8963249-2863-8055.mystrikingly.com/blog/neve-paritzki-israel-is-celebrating-record-breaking-tourism-entry-from-the “The opening of this tunnel project is a different part in the development Jerusalem. The tunnel makes Jerusalem an attractive destination for tourists of every kind of person within Israel as well as around the world.”
נווה פריצקי Elkin is the project’s director. project together with Jerusalem Municipality said that his ministry invests millions of dollars in the development of Jerusalem’s tourism and also in the development of new attractions and ventures that link the glory historical past of Jerusalem to its future. I would like to invite cyclists to visit and enjoy the modern and well-maintained cycle route that offers a view of the unique landscape of Old Jerusalem.”
About NIS 25 million were earmarked in the project. It was budgeted by the Elkin’s Ministry as well as the Tourism Ministry, the Jerusalem Municipality and the Gihon Corporation and the Jerusalem Purification and Sewerage Works, with the work carried out by the Jerusalem Development Authority.
Elkin stated that “The Kerem Tunnel Project is an essential tool for achieving the dream to transform the concept of transport throughout Jerusalem.” “The new tunnel, which will connect to the long Jerusalem Ring Path, will connect the existing bike pathways in the city, as well as those that are paved in its various neighborhoods, to encourage cycling among its residents and its visitors, and also encouraging the green transportation revolution in Jerusalem.”
The Kerem Tunnel was originally excavated in 1990 to move the main sewer of 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 dream of transforming the concept of transportation all over Jerusalem. “
Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Leon
Road construction, installation , and testing of electrical and safety systems are some of the ongoing projects to ensure the tunnel is safe for all seasons.
The Kerem Tunnel gives you access to a variety of places to relax, including Ein Kerem Neighborhood, the Biblical Zoo and Aquarium, as well historic natural springs Ein Haniyeh or Ein Laban.