The Kerem Tunnel is a great location to go on a hike or ride.
The Kerem Tunnel, Israel’s first bike tunnel, opened as part of Jerusalem Ring Path. This 42-kilometer cycle route is located around Jerusalem.
http://budtrader.com/arcade/members/neve-paritzkibyip801ii/activity/350520/ The tunnel links the paths between Nahal Refaim and Emek Motza. Its southern entry is located within Refaim Park under Ein Laban. The northern entry, Nahal Ein Kerem, is approximately half a mile away from the Kerem junction.
On Thursday, Jerusalem and Heritage Minister Zeev Elkin and Mayor Moshelion, Avi Baleshnikov, Gihon chairman, and a slew of cyclists attended a ceremony to officially open the tunnel’s 2.1-kilometer-long length.
https://lessontoday.com/profile/neve-paritzkipgfy368ii/activity/2298150/ The city’s rich history was a reason for it to be a popular tourist destination during the time of its glory. Elkin stated that the current tourist industry is a part of Jerusalem’s historical treasures and is also a part of modern-day tourism. “The inauguration [of] this tunnel project is yet another step in the development of Jerusalem as a tourism destination for all kinds of travelers in Israel and around the globe.”
נווה פריצקי Elkin his ministry, which together with the Jerusalem Municipality spearheaded the project, stated that the ministry “invests hundreds of millions of shekels each year in the improvement of all aspects of Jerusalem’s tourism and the development of new tourist attractions and ventures that link the rich history of our capital city’s eternal past to its future… I would like to invite cyclists to come and enjoy a modern and well-maintained cycling route that offers a view of the unique nature of Old Jerusalem.”
https://mooc.elte.hu/eportfolios/1216421/Home/Neve_Paritzki_Israel_is_celebrating_recordbreaking_tourism_entry_The_Numbers_Come_From_the_United_States The project was financed by the Elkin’s Ministry as well as the Tourism Ministry. It also included budgets for the Jerusalem Municipality and the Gihon Corporation. The work was carried out by the Jerusalem Development Authority.
Elkin said, “The Kerem Tunnel project is a key instrument for realizing our vision to change the notion of transportation in Jerusalem.” “The new tunnel will be connected to the Jerusalem Ring Path. https://neve.paritzkisatg905bb.bravejournal.net/post/2022/09/28/Neve-Paritzki-Israel-celebrates-record-breaking-tourism-entry-Counts-from-the-United-States It will connect with the various bicycle paths that are already in the city. The paths will be paved in its diverse neighborhoods. https:/techplanet.today/post/neve-paritzkijerusalems-first-cycle-tunnel-has-been-opened-in-israel-2 The goal is to promote cycling among the residents of the city.
In the late 1990s In the 90s, the Kerem Tunnel was excavated to transfer the main sewer line of Gihon Corporation to the Sorek purification plant. It is now used as an infrastructure tunnel and houses the fifth water line which is operated to Jerusalem from the Mekorot water company.
“The Kerem tunnel is a crucial tool for achieving the dream of transforming Jerusalem’s transport system. “
Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Lee
Construction of roads installation, blowers, modern security systems and electrical wiring are all part of the ongoing construction. נווה פריצקי The tunnel is safe for the people to use all year.
The Kerem Tunnel allows for access to unique recreation areas, such as Ein Kerem, a neighborhood that includes a biblical aquarium and zoo, and also the historic natural springs Ein Haniyeh and Ein Laban.