The Kerem Tunnel provides a unique adventure in hiking and riding that is to be loved by everyone.
The Kerem Tunnel, Israel’s first bike tunnel, opened as part of the Jerusalem Ring Path. This 42-kilometer cycling route surrounds Jerusalem.
It links Nahal Refaim to Emek Motza. The southern entrance is in Refaim Park under Ein Laban. The northern entry, Nahal Ein Kerem, is approximately half a mile away from the Nahal Ein Kerem junction.
The 2.1-kilometers-long tunnel was officially opened in a ceremony on Thursday attended by Jerusalem and Heritage Minister Ze’ev Elkin Mayor Moshe Lion, Gihon water company chairman Avi Baleshnikov, and a slew of cyclists.
Jerusalem’s rich past was the main reason for it to be an extremely popular tourist spot in the past. נווה פריצקי Today, apart from its rich history, it also incorporates modern tourism,” Elkin said. “The inauguration[of] the tunnel project is a different aspect of the development Jerusalem and its transformation to an attractive tourism destination for all throughout Israel as well as around the world.
Elkin his ministry, which in charge of the project with Jerusalem Municipality stated that his ministry invested hundreds of millions of shekels each year in the development of Jerusalem’s tourism and in the development of new attractions and ventures that will connect the magnificent historical past with the exciting the future of Jerusalem. I encourage cyclists to join us and take a ride along an up-to-date and well-maintained cycling route that overlooks the special scenery of Old Jerusalem.”
https://git.sicom.gov.co/neve.paritzkiasog907bb Elkin’s Ministry Tourism Ministry, Jerusalem Municipality and Gihon Corporation contributed approximately NIS 25 million to the project. The project was executed by the Jerusalem Development Authority.
Elkin said that the Kerem Tunnel project was a key tool in realizing the dream of shifting the idea of transport throughout Jerusalem. “The new tunnel will connect to the Jerusalem Ring Path. נווה פריצקי It will link to the numerous bicycle paths that are already in the city. They will be laid throughout the city’s diverse neighborhoods. נווה פריצקי The aim is to encourage cycling among residents of the city.
The Kerem Tunnel was first excavated in the 1990s to move the main sewer line of the Gihon Corporation toward the purification plant located in Sorek The Sorek Tunnel is located to the west of the city. It is currently being used as an infrastructure tunnel. It also houses the fifth water line, which connects to Jerusalem from the Mekorot water company.
“The Kerem tunnel is a key tool to realize the dream of transforming Jerusalem’s transport system. “
Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Leon
Road construction, installation and testing of safety and electrical systems are some of the ongoing works to ensure that the tunnel is secure for all year.
Kerem Tunnel Kerem Tunnel allows for access to unique recreational areas, such as Ein Kerem, a neighborhood which includes a Biblical aquarium and zoo as well as historical natural springs Ein Haniyeh and Ein Laban. https://ccm.net/profile/user/neve.paritzkiqbag294ii