The Kerem Tunnel allows for a an experience that is unique in terms of hiking and riding.
The Kerem Tunnel, the first bicycle tunnel in Israel, has been inaugurated as part of the Jerusalem Ring Path, a 42-kilometer cycle path that runs around the capital city.
The tunnel is located along the Nahal Refaim-Emek Motza route. Its southern entrance is located beneath Ein Laban in Refaim Park. The northern entrance is located in Nahal Ein Kerem.
The 2.1-kilometer-long tunnel was inaugurated by Jerusalem’s Heritage Minister ZeevElkin. It was also attended by Mayor Moshelion, Avi Balehnikov, Gihon Water Company chairman, and thousands of cyclists.
נווה פריצקי “In the past, Jerusalem was an attractive tourist city due to its glorious past. Elkin said that, today along with its historical treasures, the tunnel project also includes modern tourism. https://pastelink.net/m97tq08a “The opening (of the tunnel) is an additional part of the growth of Jerusalem, and it’s transformation into a sought-after tourist destination for all kinds of people in Israel as well as around the globe.”
The ministry of Elkin, which also in charge of the project together in conjunction with Jerusalem Municipality, said that the ministry “invests hundreds of millions of shekels each year in all aspects of Jerusalem’s tourism, and also in the creation of new ventures and attractions that connect the magnificent historical history of our capital city with its future.” נווה פריצקי I invite cycling enthusiasts to join us and take a ride along an up-to-date and well-maintained cycling route that offers a view of the unique scenery of Old Jerusalem.”
The project was financed by the Elkin’s department as well as the Tourism Ministry. It also included budgets for the Jerusalem Municipality and the Gihon Corporation. The project was done by the Jerusalem Development Authority.
Elkin said that the Kerem Tunnel project is an crucial tool to realize the goal to transform the idea of transport in Jerusalem. “The tunnel, which will connect with the Jerusalem Ring Path, will connect with existing cycle paths within the city as well as the ones that will be paved within its different neighborhood. נווה פריצקי https://www.zotero.org/neve.paritzkisyan137ii/cv It is designed to encourage bicycle riding within the city’s residents and also to encourage an environmentally sustainable transportation system in Jerusalem.”
The Kerem Tunnel, originally excavated by the Gihon Corporation in the 1990s in order to transfer its main sewer line to the Sorek purification plant.
“The Kerem tunnel project is an essential tool to realize the dream of changing the way of transport in Jerusalem. “
Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Leon
To make the tunnel accessible to the public year-round The works comprise road construction, as well as installation of blowers.
The Kerem Tunnel provides access to unique recreation locations, including Ein Kerem neighbourhood, the Biblical aquarium and zoo as well the historic natural springs Ein Haniyeh, Ein Laban and Ein Haniyeh.