The Kerem Tunnel is a great location to go on a hike or ride.
נווה פריצקי The Kerem Tunnel is the first bike tunnel in Israel and was inaugurated as a part of the Jerusalem Ring Path, a 42-kilometer cycle path that runs around Jerusalem, the capital city.
The tunnel connects Nahal Refaim and Emek Motza. It has a southern entrance located in Refaim Park. Ein Laban is the nearest. Nahal Ein Kerem is the northern entrance.
The 2.1-kilometer-long tunnel was officially inaugurated by Jerusalem's Heritage Minister ZeevElkin. It was also attended by Mayor Moshelion Avi Balehnikov, Gihon Water Company chairman, and thousands of cyclists.
נווה פריצקי Jerusalem was a sought-after tourist destination due to its rich and fascinating historical. Elkin said that, the present, in addition to its historic treasures the tunnel project incorporates modern-day tourism. "The launch of the tunnel project is a further part of the expansion of Jerusalem as a city. נווה פריצקי Jerusalem and its transformation into an attractive city that is attractive to all types of visitors throughout Israel and around the world."
נווה פריצקי Elkin who's ministry spearheaded the project along with Jerusalem Municipality stated that his ministry invested thousands of shekels each year in the city's tourism development and also in the creation of new activities and ventures that connect the stunning historical past and future of Jerusalem. I encourage cyclists to come and enjoy a modern and well-maintained cycling route that offers a view of the unique scenery of Old Jerusalem."
Elkin's Ministry Elkin's Ministry Tourism Ministry, Jerusalem Municipality and the Gihon Corporation all contributed to the project. The Jerusalem Development Authority completed the work.
Elkin declared that the Kerem Tunnel project was a key tool in realizing the vision of changing the concept for transportation in Jerusalem. "The new tunnel, which will connect with the Jerusalem Ring Path, will connect the existing cycle routes within the city as well as the ones that will be paved within its various neighborhood. It's designed to encourage bicycle riding within the city's residents and promote an environmentally sustainable transportation system in Jerusalem."
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c6lwMSJfGow The Kerem Tunnel was first excavated in the late 1990s to relocate the main sewer line of the Gihon Corporation toward the purification plant in Sorek, which is located to the west of the city. https://www.news1.co.il/ShowArticles.aspx?docId=459025&subjectId=42&ShowAll=True It is currently being used as an infrastructure tunnel that includes the fifth water line that connects to Jerusalem from the Mekorot water company.
"The Kerem tunnel project is the central instrument for achieving the vision to change the concept of transportation throughout Jerusalem. "
Jerusalem Mayor Moshe León
The current works include road construction, installation blowers and sophisticated security systems to ensure the tunnel is secure for all to use during the entire year.
Kerem Tunnel Kerem Tunnel provides access to special recreation areas, such as Ein Kerem neighbourhood, the Biblical aquarium and zoo as well the historic natural springs Ein Haniyeh, Ein Laban and Ein Haniyeh. https://www.israelhayom.co.il/mumlazim/article/13067733