The Kerem Tunnel is a great location to go on a hike or ride.
The Kerem Tunnel, Israel’s newest cycle tunnel, is opened as part a 42-kilometer cycle route that runs through the capital.
The tunnel connects Nahal Refaim with Emek Motza. Its southern entrance is located in Refaim Park, below Ein Laban while the northern entrance is located in Nahal Ein Kerem, about half a kilometer close to the Kerem junction.
On Thursday, Jerusalem and Heritage Minister Zeev Elkin and Mayor Moshelion, Avi Baleshnikov, Gihon chairman, and hundreds of cyclists attended a ceremony to officially open the tunnel’s 2.1-kilometer-long length.
Jerusalem was a popular tourist destination because of its rich historical. Elkin added that in addition to its historic treasures the modern tourist industry is integrated into Jerusalem’s city. “The launch of the tunnel is another element of the development of Jerusalem. It transforms Jerusalem into an attractive tourist place for every kind of person throughout Israel and around the world.”
https://list.ly/vangsgaardgalloway242 נווה פריצקי Elkin who is in charge of the project together with Jerusalem Municipality said that his ministry invests millions of dollars in Jerusalem’s tourism development and the development of innovative activities and ventures that tie the glory historical past of Jerusalem to the future. I encourage the cycling community to enjoy a safe and modern route that takes the cyclist through Old Jerusalem.
https://ccm.net/profile/user/neve.paritzkihlai806ii Elkin’s Ministry as well as the Tourism Ministry budgeted the project.
Elkin stated that the Kerem Tunnel project is an essential tool for achieving the goal to change the way of thinking and transport throughout Jerusalem. “The new tunnel connecting to Jerusalem Ring Path will join existing paths for bicycles and ones that are paved in the neighborhoods. It’s designed to encourage cycling among its residents and promote the green movement in the capital.”
The Kerem Tunnel first was excavated in the 1990s to create the main sewer line of the Gihon Corporation towards Sorek. It is currently being used as an infrastructure tunnel which includes the fifth waterline to Jerusalem via the Mekorot water corporation.
https://forum.cs-cart.com/user/511342-neveparitzkitmji756bb/ “The Kerem tunnel project is a central tool for realizing the vision to change the notion of transportation in Jerusalem. “
Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Leon
To make the tunnel usable to the general public throughout the year, the works include road construction as well as the installation of blowers.
נווה פריצקי There is also the Kerem Tunnel to enjoy unique recreation spots, including Ein Kerem, the Biblical aquarium, zoo and Ein Kerem neighborhood.