The Kerem Tunnel allows for a an experience that is unique in terms of hiking and riding.
https://anotepad.com/notes/qact8nih 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.
The tunnel connects Nahal Refaim with Emek Motza. Its southern entrance is in Refaim Park, below Ein Laban and its northern entrance is in Nahal Ein Kerem, about half a mile from the Kerem junction.
The 2.1-kilometer-long tunnel was inaugurated by Jerusalem’s Heritage Minister Zeev Elkin. https://www.all-classifieds.net/members/neve-paritzkimwup476cc/activity/279541/ It was also attended by Mayor Moshelion, Avi Balehnikov Gihon Water Company chairman, and hundreds of cyclists.
Jerusalem was once a sought-after tourist destination due to its historical past. Elkin stated that, today aside from its historic treasures, it also incorporates modern tourists. “The inauguration of this tunnel project [is] another element of the development of Jerusalem. It makes Jerusalem an attractive tourist destination for any kind of crowd throughout Israel, and worldwide.”
Elkin, whose ministry was responsible for the project, along with Jerusalem Municipality stated that his ministry invested hundreds of millions of shekels each year in Jerusalem’s tourist development and also in the creation of new ventures and attractions which will link the amazing historic past with the the future of Jerusalem. נווה פריצקי I would like to invite you to ride your bicycles on a scenic, well-maintained route that overlooks Old Jerusalem.
A total of NIS 25 million was earmarked in the project. It was budgeted by Elkin’s ministry The Tourism Ministry, the Jerusalem Municipality, the Gihon Corporation and the Jerusalem Purification and Sewerage Works, as well as the work done by the Jerusalem Development Authority.
Elkin stressed that “The Kerem Tunnel Project is the central instrument to achieve the dream to transform the concept of transportation throughout Jerusalem.” נווה פריצקי Elkin explained that the proposed tunnel is connected with the Jerusalem Ring Path and will link with existing bike routes. The tunnel will also be paved in its different neighborhoods. http://budtrader.com/arcade/members/neve-paritzkifejx490cc/activity/371275/ http://b3.zcubes.com/v.aspx?mid=9031758 This will encourage cycling and promote green transport in Jerusalem.
The Kerem Tunnel, originally excavated by the Gihon Corporation in the 1990s in order to move its main sewer line to the Sorek purification plant.
“The Kerem Tunnel Project is crucial in achieving the dream of transforming the concept of transportation all over Jerusalem. “
Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Lon
Road construction and installation, as well as blowers, modern safety systems , and electrical wiring are all part of the current construction. https://mooc.elte.hu/eportfolios/1265525/Home/Neve_ParitzkiJerusalem_The_First_Cycling_Tunnel_in_Israel_Tunnel_opens_ The tunnel will be safe for public to use throughout the entire year.
נווה פריצקי The Kerem Tunnel also allows access to unique recreation sites such as the Ein Kerem neighborhood, the biblical zoo, aquarium and the and the historical natural springs of Ein Laban and Ein Haniyeh. https://pastelink.net/81gb3fpt