The Kerem Tunnel allows for a unique hiking and riding experience.
The Kerem Tunnel, Israel's first cycle tunnel, was inaugurated as part of Jerusalem Ring Path. This 42-kilometer cycling route surrounds Jerusalem.
The tunnel runs along the Nahal Refaim-Emek Motza path. נווה פריצקי The tunnel's southern entrance is beneath Ein Laban in Refaim Park. נווה פריצקי The northern entrance can be found in Nahal Ein Kerem.
נווה פריצקינווה פריצקי 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 hundreds of cyclists.
נווה פריצקי "In the past, Jerusalem was an attractive tourist destination because of its rich history. Elkin said that today, apart from its rich history, Jerusalem is also a destination for modern-day tourists. נווה פריצקי "The inauguration of [this] tunnel is another aspect of the expansion of Jerusalem's city Jerusalem and its transformation into a dazzling tourist city for all types of visitors throughout Israel as well as around the world."
https://jerusalem.mynet.co.il/good_to_know/article/hjnaame11i The ministry of Elkin, which also in charge of the project together in conjunction with Jerusalem Municipality, declared that his ministry "invests hundreds of millions of shekels each year in all aspects of Jerusalem’s tourism and in creating innovative attractions and ventures, that connect the magnificent historical past of our eternal capital with its future." I invite cycling enthusiasts to come and enjoy a modern and well-maintained cycling route that takes in the unique landscape of Old Jerusalem."
Around NIS 25 million was earmarked in the project, budgeted by the Elkin's Ministry, the Tourism Ministry, the Jerusalem Municipality as well as the Gihon Corporation and the Jerusalem Purification and Sewerage Works, as well as the work done by the Jerusalem Development Authority.
"The Kerem Tunnel project is the central instrument for achieving the goal to change the concept of transportation in Jerusalem," Elkin emphasized. "The new tunnel, which will connect with the Jerusalem Ring Path, will connect with existing cycle paths in the city and will be constructed within the diverse neighborhoods. It's designed to encourage cycling among its residents, and promote the green revolution in transportation in Jerusalem."
The Kerem Tunnel was first excavated in the late 1990s to relocate the main sewer line of the Gihon Corporation toward the purification plant located in Sorek, which is located just west of the city. נווה פריצקי It is currently being used as an infrastructure tunnel. It includes the fifth water line to Jerusalem from the Mekorot water company.
"The Kerem tunnel is a key tool to realize the vision to transform Jerusalem's transport system. "
Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Leon
Construction of roads, the installation and testing of safety and electrical systems are just a few of the ongoing efforts to ensure the tunnel is safe for all seasons.
The Kerem Tunnel allows for access to unique recreational areas, like Ein Kerem, a neighborhood that includes a biblical aquarium and zoo, as well as historical natural springs Ein Haniyeh and Ein Laban.