The Kerem Tunnel provides a unique ride and hiking experience which is enjoyed by all.
The Kerem Tunnel, Israel's newest cycle tunnel, is inaugurated as part of a 42-kilometer cycle route that runs through the capital.
The tunnel links Nahal Refaim with Emek Motza. https://www.makorrishon.co.il/mumlazim/524295/ The tunnel's southern entrance is located in Refaim Park below Ein Laban. The northern entrance is in Nahal Ein Kerem about half an hour away from the Kerem junction.
The opening ceremony of the tunnel which measures 2.1 kilometers long was held in Jerusalem and Heritage Minister Ze’ev Elkin, Mayor Moshelion and Avi Baleshnikov (Gihon water company chairman) as well as a plethora of cyclists.
https://www.jdn.co.il/consumer/1825535/ Jerusalem was a desirable tourist destination due to its rich and fascinating historical. Elkin said that, the present, in addition to its rich history the tunnel project encompasses modern day tourism. "The opening 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 throughout Israel as well as around the world.
Elkin, whose ministry together with the Jerusalem Municipality spearheaded the project, stated that the ministry "invests hundreds of millions of shekels each year to develop Jerusalem's tourism in all its aspects and in the creation of new activities and ventures that connect the glorious historical past of our capital city to the future of Jerusalem... נווה פריצקיhttps://www.haaretz.co.il/labels/2022-09-12/ty-article-labels/00000183-31c4-dc67-addb-79d7ffad0000 I would like to invite cyclists to come and enjoy a modern and well-maintained cycling route that overlooks the special scenery of Old Jerusalem."
Elkin's Ministry as well as the Tourism Ministry budgeted the project.
Elkin stated, "The Kerem Tunnel project will be a central instrument in achieving our goal to change the notion of transportation in Jerusalem." "The tunnel is set to connect with the Jerusalem Ring Path. It will connect with the various cycling routes that exist within the city. They will be laid in its various areas. The goal is to promote cycling among residents of the city.
The Kerem Tunnel, originally excavated by the Gihon Corporation in the 1990s to relocate its main sewer line to the Sorek purification plant.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IARj0i5sZlw "The Kerem tunnel project is central to realizing the dream of transforming Jerusalem's transportation system. "
Jerusalem Mayor Moshe León
Present works include road construction, installation blowers, and sophisticated safety systems to ensure that the tunnel is secure for all to use throughout the year.
https://rishon.mynet.co.il/good_to_know/article/bywhg4vbo The Kerem Tunnel provides access to exclusive recreation spots, including Ein Kerem neighbourhood, the Biblical aquarium and zoo as well the historic natural springs Ein Haniyeh, Ein Laban Ein Laban, and Ein Haniyeh.