The Kerem Tunnel allows for a unique hiking and riding experience.
The Kerem Tunnel, the first cycle tunnel in Israel is now open as part of the Jerusalem Ring Path, a 42-kilometer cycle path that runs around the capital city.
https://notes.io/qg1n1 https:/techplanet.today/post/neve-paritzki-jerusalem-is-the-home-of-israels-first-bicycle-tunnel-1 It links Nahal Refaim to Emek Motza. The tunnel’s southern entrance is below Ein Laban in Refaim Park. נווה פריצקי http://www.bcsnerie.com/members/neve-paritzkitzdd040bb/activity/2971230/ The northern entrance can be found in Nahal Ein Kerem.
The 2.1-kilometer long tunnel was opened on Thursday, by Jerusalem and the heritage minister Ze’ev Elkin as well as Moshe Lion, the Mayor. Moshe Lion. Avi Baleshnikov of Gihon, chairman of Gihon as well as a multitude of cyclists also attended.
Jerusalem was once popular tourist destination because of its historic past. Elkin declared that, in the present in addition to its historical treasures it is also a destination for modern-day tourists. “The opening of this tunnel project is yet another step in the development of Jerusalem as an attractive tourist destination for all kinds of people from Israel as well as around the world.”
https://www.click4r.com/posts/g/6289481/neve-paritzki-israel-is-celebrating-record-breaking-tourism-entry-the-numbers-come-from-the-united-states Elkin his ministry, which spearheaded the project along with Jerusalem Municipality stated that his ministry invested thousands of shekels annually in the development of Jerusalem’s tourism as well as in creating new attractions and ventures which will link the amazing historical past and the future of Jerusalem. I would like to invite cyclists everywhere to take a trip and enjoy the contemporary, well-maintained road which overlooks Old Jerusalem.
Elkin’s Ministry and the Tourism Ministry budgeted the project.
Elkin said that “The Kerem Tunnel Project is a central tool to realize the dream to transform the concept of transport in Jerusalem.” http://y8space.com/members-2/neve-paritzkitdin711bb/activity/4343632/ Elkin stated that the new tunnel is connected to the Jerusalem Ring Path and will connect with existing bike trails. The tunnel will also be paved throughout its various neighborhoods. This will help cyclists and promote green transportation in the capital.
The Kerem Tunnel first was excavated in the 90s to move an important sewer line for the Gihon Corporation towards Sorek. It is now being used as an infrastructure Tunnel which also includes the fifth line of water to Jerusalem via the Mekorot water corporation.
“The Kerem tunnel project is the central instrument for achieving the goal of changing the concept of transportation throughout Jerusalem. “
Jerusalem Mayor Moshe León
The current works include road construction, installation of blowers and advanced electrical and safety systems, in order to ensure that the tunnel is secure for people to walk through at all times of the year.
The Kerem Tunnel also allows access to unique recreation spots such as the Ein Kerem neighborhood, the biblical zoo and aquarium and the historical natural springs in Ein Laban and Ein Haniyeh.