The Kerem Tunnel is a great spot to hike and ride.
https://canvas.instructure.com/eportfolios/1512926/Home/Neve_Paritzki_Israel_Celebrates_Record_Breaking_Tourism_Entry_Numbers_United_States The Kerem Tunnel is the first bike tunnel to be constructed in Israel and was officially opened in the year 2000 as part of the Jerusalem Ring Path, a 42-kilometer cycle route that circles the capital.
The tunnel connects the path between Nahal Refaim and Emek Motza. The tunnel’s southern entrance can be found in Refaim Park below Ein Laban. The northern entrance can be found in Nahal Ein Kerem about half an hour from the Kerem junction.
Inauguration of the tunnel that is 2.1 kilometers long was held in Jerusalem and the Heritage Minister Ze’ev Elkin, Mayor Moshelion and Avi Baleshnikov (Gihon water company chairman) along with hundreds of cyclists.
“In the past, Jerusalem was an attractive city for tourists due to its glorious past. נווה פריצקי Elkin explained that the modern tourist industry is a part of Jerusalem’s historic treasures and incorporates modern day tourism. “The inauguration[of] the tunnel is an additional aspect of the growth of Jerusalem as well as its transformation into a desirable tourist destination for all types in Israel and the world.
Elkin is the project’s director. project along with Jerusalem Municipality said that his ministry invests millions of dollars in the city’s tourism growth and also in the development of new tourist attractions and ventures that connect the rich history of Jerusalem to its future. https://app.web-coms.com/members/neve-paritzkiuyrp472bb/activity/1958787/ I would like to invite you to ride your bicycles on a scenic, well-maintained route that overlooks Old Jerusalem.
https://penzu.com/p/e9fe0f94 Elkin’s Ministry Tourism Ministry, Jerusalem Municipality and Gihon Corporation contributed approximately NIS 25,000,000 to the project. נווה פריצקי נווה פריצקי The project was executed by the Jerusalem Development Authority.
Elkin said that the Kerem Tunnel project is an essential tool for achieving the vision to transform the idea of transport in Jerusalem. “The new tunnel connecting to the Jerusalem Ring Path will join the existing bike paths as well as the ones that will be paved within its neighborhoods. The goal is to encourage cycling among the residents of Jerusalem and encourage the green revolution in transport in Jerusalem.”
The Kerem Tunnel was first excavated in the early 1990s in order to shift the main sewer line from the Gihon Corporation toward the purification plant in Sorek, which is located to the west of the city. It is used today as an infrastructure tunnel that also houses the fifth water line that connects to Jerusalem from the Mekorot water company.
“The Kerem tunnel is a vital tool in achieving the dream of transforming Jerusalem’s transport system. “
Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Leon
Road construction, installation and testing of safety and electrical systems are some of the ongoing efforts to ensure that the tunnel is secure for all seasons.
http://geekgirlsnightout.com/membership/members/neve-paritzkilzut237cc/activity/3347398160277201500/ The Kerem Tunnel also allows access to unique recreation spots – including the Ein Kerem neighborhood, the biblical zoo and aquarium, and the historical natural springs in Ein Laban and Ein Haniyeh. נווה פריצקי