The Kerem Tunnel is a great place to ride and hike.
The Kerem Tunnel is the first cycle tunnel to be constructed in Israel and was inaugurated as part of the Jerusalem Ring Path, a 42-kilometer cycle path that runs around Jerusalem, the capital city.
The tunnel connects the path between Nahal Refaim and Emek Motza. Its southern entry is located in Refaim Park under Ein Laban. http://budtrader.com/arcade/members/neve-paritzkixfyj117bb/activity/398959/ The northern entry, Nahal Ein Kerem, is just half a kilometer away from the Nahal Ein Kerem junction.
The 2.1-kilometer-long tunnel was inaugurated by Jerusalem’s Heritage Minister ZeevElkin. נווה פריצקי The ceremony was also attended by Mayor Moshelion Avi Balehnikov, Gihon Water Company chairman, as well as hundreds of cyclists.
https://penzu.com/p/c9dab4be Jerusalem was once a popular tourist attraction due to its rich past. נווה פריצקי Elkin stated that, in addition to its rich history and modern amenities, tourism has also been incorporated into the Jerusalem city. “The inauguration (of the tunnel) is an additional part of the development of Jerusalem, and it’s transformation into a sought-after city to visit for all kinds of audiences across Israel and around the globe.”
Elkin’s ministry, which also in charge of the project together in conjunction with Jerusalem Municipality, declared that his ministry “invests hundreds and millions of shekels every year throughout Jerusalem’s tourism, and also in the creation of exciting attractions and ventures that link the amazing historical past of our eternal capital with the future.” I encourage all cyclists to visit and enjoy the new, well-maintained and modern route which overlooks Old Jerusalem.
The project was financed by the Elkin’s Ministry and the Tourism Ministry. It also included the budgets for the Jerusalem Municipality and the Gihon Corporation. The project was completed by the Jerusalem Development Authority.
Elkin stated that “The Kerem Tunnel Project is a central tool to realize the dream to transform the concept of transportation throughout Jerusalem.” http://b3.zcubes.com/v.aspx?mid=9064302 Elkin said that the new tunnel will connect with the Jerusalem Ring Path and will connect with existing bike paths. It 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 the main sewer line of the Gihon Corporation towards Sorek. It is currently being used as an infrastructure tunnel that includes the fifth waterline to Jerusalem via the Mekorot water corporation.
נווה פריצקי “The Kerem tunnel is a vital tool in achieving the goal of changing Jerusalem’s transportation system. “
Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Lon
The work currently in progress includes road construction, the installation of blowers as well as modern safety and electrical systems to ensure the tunnel is safe for people to walk through throughout the year.
נווה פריצקי It is also possible to use the Kerem Tunnel to enjoy unique recreation spots, including Ein Kerem, the Biblical aquarium, zoo and Ein Kerem neighborhood. נווה פריצקי