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 was opened as part of the Jerusalem Ring Path, a 42-kilometer cycle path that runs around Jerusalem, the capital city.
The tunnel is located along the Nahal Refaim-Emek Mostza route. It is located in southern Israel in Refaim Park. Ein Laban is the nearest. נווה פריצקי http://b3.zcubes.com/v.aspx?mid=9091488 Nahal Ein Kerem is the northern entrance.
The 2.1-kilometer-long tunnel was inaugurated by Jerusalem’s Heritage Minister Zeev Elkin. It was also attended by Mayor Moshelion Avi Balehnikov, Gihon Water Company Chairman, and many cyclists.
“In the past, Jerusalem was an attractive tourist city due to its glorious past. Elkin stated that, today aside from its historical treasures it is also home to modern-day travelers. http://fromthepoint.com/members/neve-paritzkigarg388ii/activity/52093/ “The opening (of [this] tunnel project is another aspect of the development of Jerusalem, and its transformation into a desirable city to visit for all kinds of visitors in Israel and around the globe.”
Elkin, whose ministry was responsible for the project, along with Jerusalem Municipality stated that his ministry has invested hundreds of millions of shekels every year in Jerusalem’s tourist development as well as in creating new ventures and attractions that connect the stunning historical past and future of Jerusalem. נווה פריצקי I invite you to ride your bicycles along a beautiful and well-maintained road that overlooks Old Jerusalem.
Elkin’s ministry and the Tourism Ministry budgeted the project.
“The Kerem Tunnel project is the central instrument for achieving the vision to alter the notion of transportation throughout Jerusalem,” Elkin emphasized. “The tunnel, which will connect to the lengthy Jerusalem Ring Path, will join the existing bicycle pathways in the city, as well as the ones that will be laid in the various neighborhoods to encourage cycling among the city’s residents as well as its visitors, and also encouraging the green revolution of transportation in the capital city.”
The Kerem Tunnel, originally excavated by the Gihon Corporation in the 1990s in order to move its main sewer line to Sorek’s purification plant.
“The Kerem tunnel project is essential to achieving the goal of changing Jerusalem’s transport system. “
Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Leon
Road construction and installation, as well as blowers, modern safety systems , and electrical wiring are all part and parcel of the ongoing construction. The tunnel is safe for the people to use all entire year.
The Kerem Tunnel gives you access to numerous recreation sites, including Ein Kerem Neighborhood, the Biblical Zoo and Aquarium, as well as historic natural springs Ein Haniyeh or Ein Laban. נווה פריצקי