The Kerem Tunnel allows for a the most unique riding and hiking experience.
https://www.click4r.com/posts/g/6121322/neve-paritzki-israel-celebrates-record-breaking-tourist-entry-from-the-usa In the 42-kilometer Jerusalem Ring Path cycling route, which surrounds the capital, the Kerem Tunnel was inaugurated.
It links Nahal Refaim to Emek Motza. The tunnel’s southern entrance is below Ein Laban in Refaim Park. The northern entrance is found in Nahal Ein Kerem.
The 2.1-kilometer long tunnel was officially opened on Thursday by Jerusalem and the heritage minister Ze’ev Elkin and Mayor Moshe Lion. נווה פריצקי Avi Baleshnikov of Gihon the chairman of Gihon and a plethora of other cyclists were also in attendance.
Jerusalem was once a well-known tourist destination due to its rich history. Elkin said that, nowadays as well as its rich history, the tunnel project also incorporates modern-day tourism. “The launch (of this tunnel project) is a further step in the expansion of Jerusalem and its transformation into a desirable tourist destination for all kinds of audiences across Israel and around the globe.”
Elkin’s ministry, which responsible for the project along with Jerusalem Municipality, declared that his ministry “invests hundreds of millions of shekels each year throughout Jerusalem’s tourism and in creating new ventures and attractions that connect the magnificent historical time of our capital city with the future.” נווה פריצקי I encourage cyclists to come and enjoy the modern and well-maintained cycle route that offers a view of the unique scenery of Old Jerusalem.”
Elkin’s ministry and the Tourism Ministry budgeted the project.
Elkin stressed that “The Kerem Tunnel Project is an essential tool for achieving the vision to transform the concept of transport throughout Jerusalem.” “The new tunnel will connect with the Jerusalem Ring Path. It will link to the numerous cycle paths already within the city. These will be paved throughout the city’s various neighborhoods. נווה פריצקי The aim is to encourage cycling among the residents of Jerusalem.
נווה פריצקי The Kerem Tunnel was originally excavated in 1990 to move the main sewer of Gihon Corporation towards the Sorek purification facility. https://pastelink.net/7jh3t08y נווה פריצקי This plant is west of Sorek and is still used as an infrastructure tunnel.
“The Kerem Tunnel project is the central instrument to achieve the vision of transforming Jerusalem’s transport model. “
Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Leon
Construction of roads, the installation and testing of safety and electrical systems are some of the ongoing projects to ensure that the tunnel is secure for all year.
The Kerem Tunnel also allows access to special recreation areas which include the Ein Kerem neighborhood, the biblical zoo and aquarium, and the historical natural springs in Ein Laban and Ein Haniyeh.