The Kerem Tunnel provides a unique ride and hiking experience that should be loved by everyone.
The Kerem Tunnel, the first bicycle tunnel in Israel, has been inaugurated in the Jerusalem Ring Path, a 42-kilometer cycle route that circles Jerusalem, the capital city.
The tunnel connects Nahal Refaim and Emek Motza. It is located in southern Israel located in Refaim Park. Ein Laban is the nearest. נווה פריצקי Nahal Ein Kerem is the northern entrance.
The 2.1-kilometer-long tunnel was officially opened by Jerusalem's Heritage Minister ZeevElkin. נווה פריצקי It was also attended by Mayor Moshelion Avi Balehnikov Gihon Water Company chairman, and thousands of cyclists.
Jerusalem was once a major tourist attraction because of its rich history. https://www.jdn.co.il/consumer/1825535/ Nowadays, aside from its rich history the city also offers modern tourism." Elkin said. "The inauguration[of] the tunnel is an additional aspect of the development Jerusalem as well as its transformation into a desirable tourism destination for all throughout Israel and around the world.
Elkin his ministry, which together with the Jerusalem Municipality spearheaded the project, said the ministry "invests hundreds of millions of shekels every year to develop all aspects of Jerusalem's tourism and in the creation of new attractions and ventures that connect the glorious historical past of our capital city's eternal past to its future... I would like to invite cyclists to ride along a a well-maintained, modern cycling route overlooking the unique scenery of Old Jerusalem.
A total of NIS 25 million were put into in the project, financed by the Elkin's Ministry as well as the Tourism Ministry, the Jerusalem Municipality, the Gihon Corporation and the Jerusalem Purification and Sewerage Works, with the work carried out by the Jerusalem Development Authority.
Elkin said that the Kerem Tunnel project was a crucial element in achieving the vision of shifting the idea of transportation throughout Jerusalem. "The new tunnel, which will connect to the long Jerusalem Ring Path, will connect the existing bike routes in the city as well as those that are paved in its various neighborhoods, in the hope of encouraging cycling among the city's residents as well as its visitors as well as promoting the green transportation revolution in the capital city."
https://www.news1.co.il/ShowArticles.aspx?docId=458935&subjectId=42&ShowAll=True The Kerem Tunnel first was excavated in the late 90s to relocate an important sewer line for the Gihon Corporation towards Sorek. נווה פריצקי It is currently being used as an infrastructure tunnel which also includes the fifth line of water to Jerusalem from the Mekorot water corporation.
https://www.news1.co.il/ShowArticles.aspx?docId=156564&subjectId=26&ShowAll=True "The Kerem Tunnel project is a central tool to realize the vision of transforming Jerusalem's transport model. "
Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Leon
The work currently in progress includes road construction, installation of blowers as well as modern security and electrical systems to ensure the tunnel is safe for the public to pass through throughout the year.
https://www.israelhayom.co.il/mumlazim/article/13057097 The Kerem Tunnel also allows access to unique recreation spots which include the Ein Kerem neighborhood, the biblical zoo, aquarium and the along with the historic natural springs of Ein Laban and Ein Haniyeh.