The Kerem Tunnel is a great spot to hike and ride.
The Kerem Tunnel, the first bicycle tunnel in Israel is now open as part of the Jerusalem Ring Path, a 42-kilometer cycle path that runs around Jerusalem, the capital city.
http://carouse.life/members/neve-paritzkislam285bb/activity/43045/ The tunnel links the paths between Nahal Refaim and Emek Motza. https://hendriksen-gleason.blogbright.net/neve-paritzki-israel-celebrates-record-break-tourism-entry-indicators-from-the-united-states-1665256360 Its southern entrance is located below Ein Laban in Refaim Park. The northern entrance is located in Nahal Ein Kerem.
https://americanhomeandgardenexchange.com/members/neve-paritzkidgul546ii/activity/772802/ The 2.1-kilometer long tunnel was inaugurated on Thursday, by Jerusalem and heritage minister Ze’evElkin and Mayor Moshe Lion. Avi Baleshnikov of Gihon the chairman of Gihon as well as a multitude of cyclists were also present.
Jerusalem was once a tourist attraction due to its rich history. Elkin explained that the present as well as its rich history the tunnel construction project encompasses modern day tourism. “The inauguration of this tunnel project [is] another aspect of the growth of Jerusalem. It transforms Jerusalem into an attractive tourist destination for all types of audience in Israel as well as around the world.”
Elkin who, along with the Jerusalem Municipality spearheaded the project, stated that his ministry “invests hundreds of millions of shekels each year in the development of all aspects of Jerusalem’s tourism and in the creation of new attractions and ventures that connect the fascinating history of our capital city to its future… I invite all cyclists to come and take a ride along the modern, well-maintained route which overlooks Old Jerusalem.
נווה פריצקי About NIS 25 million were invested in the project, budgeted by Elkin’s ministry as well as the Tourism Ministry, the Jerusalem Municipality and the Gihon Corporation and the Jerusalem Purification and Sewerage Works, as well as the work done by the Jerusalem Development Authority.
Elkin stated, “The Kerem Tunnel project will be a central instrument for achieving our dream to change the way transportation is conducted in Jerusalem.” http://mel-assessment.com/members/neve-paritzkihzkw834bb/activity/862897/ “The tunnel, which is connected to the Jerusalem Ring Path, will connect with existing cycle paths within the city, as well as those that will be paved within its diverse neighborhoods. It is designed to encourage bicycle riding among its residents, and promote an environmentally sustainable transportation system in Jerusalem.”
https://notes.io/qgCzG נווה פריצקי 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 the central instrument for achieving the goal of changing the way of transport in Jerusalem. “
Jerusalem Mayor Moshe León
Construction of roads and installation, as well as blowers, advanced safety systems , and electrical wiring are all part and parcel of the present work. http://y8space.com/members-2/neve-paritzkijifv825cc/activity/4374411/ The tunnel will be safe for the public to use throughout the year.
The Kerem Tunnel gives you access to a variety of places to relax, including Ein Kerem Neighborhood, the Biblical Zoo and Aquarium, and also historic natural springs Ein Haniyeh or Ein Laban.