The Kerem Tunnel allows for a unique hiking and riding experience.
The Kerem Tunnel, the first cycle tunnel in Israel, has been inaugurated in the Jerusalem Ring Path, a 42-kilometer cycle path that runs around Jerusalem, Israel's capital city.
https://www.israelhayom.co.il/mumlazim/article/13057097 The tunnel links Nahal Refaim with Emek Motza. נווה פריצקי The southern entrance is located in Refaim Park, below Ein Laban and its northern entrance is in Nahal Ein Kerem, about one kilometer away close to the Kerem junction.
On Thursday, Jerusalem and Heritage Minister Zeev Elkin, Mayor Michael, Avi Baleshnikov, Gihon chairman, and a slew of cyclists were present at a celebration to mark the opening of the tunnel's 2.1-kilometer-long length.
Jerusalem was a sought-after tourist destination because of its glorious history. Today, apart from its historic treasures the city also offers modern tourism," Elkin said. "The inauguration[of] the tunnel project is another aspect of the growth of Jerusalem as well as it's transformation into an attractive tourist destination for everyone in Israel as well as around the world.
Elkin the minister whose ministry as well as the Jerusalem Municipality led the project, stated that his ministry "invests hundreds to millions of shekels annually to develop all aspects of Jerusalem's tourists and in the design and operation of new tourist attractions, ventures, and activities which connect the rich past of Jerusalem to the future". I would like to invite cyclists to join us and take a ride along a modern and well-maintained cycling route that overlooks the special nature of Old Jerusalem."
Elkin's Ministerial, Tourism Ministry, Jerusalem Municipality and Gihon Corporation contributed approximately NIS 25,000,000 to the project. The project was executed by the Jerusalem Development Authority.
נווה פריצקי Elkin said, "The Kerem Tunnel project is a key instrument for achieving our dream to change the concept transportation throughout Jerusalem." "The tunnel is set to connect to the Jerusalem Ring Path. It will link to the numerous cycling routes that exist within the city. These will be paved in its diverse neighborhoods. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c6lwMSJfGow The aim is to encourage cycling among the residents of Jerusalem.
The Kerem Tunnel, originally excavated by the Gihon Corporation in the 1990s in order to move its main sewer line towards Sorek's purification plant.
https://www.news1.co.il/ShowArticles.aspx?docId=458935&subjectId=42&ShowAll=True "The Kerem tunnel project is central to realizing the goal of changing Jerusalem's transportation system. "
Jerusalem Mayor Moshe León
The current works include road construction, installation blowers, as well as advanced safety systems to ensure that the tunnel is safe for all to use all year.
Kerem Tunnel Kerem Tunnel allows for access to unique recreational areas, like Ein Kerem, a neighborhood which has a Biblical aquarium and zoo, as well as ancient natural springs Ein Haniyeh and Ein Laban.