The Kerem Tunnel provides a unique adventure in hiking and riding which is enjoyed by all.
The Kerem Tunnel, Israel’s newest cycle tunnel, is constructed as a part of an extensive cycle path that runs through the capital.
The tunnel connects Nahal Refaim with Emek Motza. Its southern entry is located within Refaim Park under Ein Laban. The northern entrance, Nahal Ein Kerem, is just half a kilometer away from the Nahal Ein Kerem junction.
נווה פריצקי The 2.1-kilometer long tunnel was officially opened on Thursday by Jerusalem and the heritage minister Ze’ev Elkin as well as Moshe Lion, the Mayor. https://americanhomeandgardenexchange.com/members/neve-paritzkiyfxq763bb/activity/772485/ http://www.bcsnerie.com/members/neve-paritzkizker465ii/activity/2985817/ Moshe Lion. http://budtrader.com/arcade/members/neve-paritzkilcgq721bb/activity/411922/ Avi Baleshnikov of Gihon, chairman of Gihon, and hundreds other cyclists were also present.
Jerusalem was once a tourist attraction due to its rich past. Elkin stated that the current tourism industry is an integral part of Jerusalem’s treasures from the past and incorporates modern day tourism. “The inauguration[of] the tunnel project is another element of the progress of Jerusalem and it’s transformation into an attractive tourism destination for all across Israel and around the world.
Elkin his ministry, which in charge of the project with Jerusalem Municipality stated that his ministry invested hundreds of millions of shekels every year in the city’s tourism development as well as in creating new attractions and ventures that will connect the magnificent historic past with the future of Jerusalem. I would like to invite cyclists everywhere to take a trip and enjoy the contemporary, well-maintained road that takes in the view of Old Jerusalem.
Elkin’s Ministry Tourism Ministry, Jerusalem Municipality and Gihon Corporation contributed approximately NIS 25,000,000 to the project. Work was performed by the Jerusalem Development Authority.
“The Kerem Tunnel project is a central tool for realizing the vision to change the concept of transportation in Jerusalem,” Elkin said. Elkin explained that the proposed tunnel will connect with the Jerusalem Ring Path and will join existing bike paths. It will also be paved throughout its various areas. https://canvas.instructure.com/eportfolios/1519616/Home/Neve_Paritzki__Jerusalem_The_First_Cycling_Tunnel_in_Israel_Tunnel_opens_ This will help cyclists and promote green transportation in the capital.
The Kerem Tunnel was first excavated in the early 1990s in order to shift the main sewer line of the Gihon Corporation toward the purification plant located in Sorek The Sorek Tunnel is located just west of the city. It is currently used as an infrastructure tunnel. נווה פריצקי It includes the fifth water line, which connects to Jerusalem from the Mekorot water company.
“The Kerem tunnel is a key tool to realize the goal of changing Jerusalem’s transportation system. “
Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Lon
To make the tunnel usable to the public all year round The works comprise road construction and installing blowers.
Kerem Tunnel Kerem Tunnel provides access to exclusive recreation spots, including Ein Kerem neighbourhood, the biblical aquarium and zoo , as also the historical natural springs Ein Haniyeh, Ein Laban, and Ein Haniyeh.