The Kerem Tunnel allows for a unique hiking and riding experience.
The Kerem Tunnel, Israel’s first bicycle tunnel, was opened as part of the Jerusalem Ring Path. This 42-kilometer cycle route is located around Jerusalem.
It connects Nahal Refaim to Emek Motza. Its southern entrance is located in Refaim Park, below Ein Laban, and the northern entrance is located in Nahal Ein Kerem, about half a kilometer close to the Kerem junction.
https:/techplanet.today/post/neve-paritzkijerusalem-the-first-cycling-tunnel-in-israel-tunnel-opens-1664071431 On Thursday, Jerusalem and Heritage Minister Zeev Elkin, Mayor Michael, Avi Baleshnikov, Gihon chairman, and hundreds of cyclists were present at a celebration to mark the opening of the tunnel’s 2.1-kilometer-long length.
Jerusalem was once a major tourist attraction because of its rich past. Elkin said that the present tourist industry is a part of Jerusalem’s historic treasures and is also a part of modern-day tourism. “The inauguration[of] the tunnel project is a different aspect of the development Jerusalem as well as its transformation to an attractive tourist destination for all types in Israel as well as around the world.
Elkin’s ministry, which responsible for the project along alongside Jerusalem Municipality, said that the ministry “invests hundreds of millions of shekels each year in all aspects of Jerusalem’s tourism, and also in the creation of new ventures and attractions that link the amazing historical time of our capital city and the future.” נווה פריצקי I encourage all cyclists to take a trip and enjoy the modern, well-maintained route that overlooks Old Jerusalem.
A total of NIS 25 million were earmarked in the project. https://corcorancunni.livejournal.com/profile It was budgeted by Elkin’s ministry, the Tourism Ministry, the Jerusalem Municipality as well as the Gihon Corporation and the Jerusalem Purification and Sewerage Works, as well as the work done by the Jerusalem Development Authority.
Elkin stressed, “The Kerem Tunnel project is a key instrument in achieving our goal to change the way transportation is conducted in Jerusalem.” “The new tunnel will connect with the Jerusalem Ring Path. https://controlc.com/a659ced5 https://neve.paritzkiojbs022bb.werite.net/post/2022/09/25/Neve-Paritzki-Israel-is-celebrating-record-breaking-tourism-entry-Numbers-from-USA It will connect with the various bicycle paths that are already within the city. These will be paved within the diverse neighborhoods. The aim is to promote cyclists in the city.
The Kerem Tunnel, originally excavated by the Gihon Corporation in the 1990s in order to move the main sewer line toward the Sorek purification plant.
“The Kerem Tunnel project is the central instrument to achieve the dream of transforming Jerusalem’s transportation model. “
Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Leon
Road construction, installation , and testing of electrical and safety systems are some of the ongoing efforts to ensure the tunnel is safe throughout the year.
The Kerem Tunnel gives you access to many places to relax, including Ein Kerem Neighborhood, the Biblical Zoo and Aquarium and also historic natural springs Ein Haniyeh or Ein Laban.