The Kerem Tunnel provides a unique adventure in hiking and riding that should be enjoyed by all.
The Kerem Tunnel is the first bike tunnel to be constructed in Israel and was officially opened in the year 2000 as part the Jerusalem Ring Path, a 42-kilometer cycling route around the capital.
נווה פריצקי It links Nahal Refaim to Emek Motza. Its southern entrance is in Refaim Park, below Ein Laban while the northern entrance is located in Nahal Ein Kerem, about half a kilometer from the Kerem junction.
https://www.news1.co.il/ShowArticles.aspx?docId=458935&subjectId=42&ShowAll=True The 2.1-kilometers-long tunnel was officially opened at a formal ceremony on Thursday attended by Jerusalem and Heritage Minister Ze'ev Elkin, Mayor Moshe Lion, Gihon water company chairman Avi Baleshnikov, and a slew of cyclists.
נווה פריצקי "In the past, Jerusalem was an attractive tourist city because of its rich history. https://www.israelhayom.co.il/mumlazim/article/13057097 Elkin explained that today as well as its rich history the tunnel project includes modern tourism. "The opening of the tunnel project is another aspect of the growth of Jerusalem and its transformation into a desirable tourist destination for all types in Israel and the world.
Elkin his ministry, which in charge of the project with Jerusalem Municipality stated that his ministry has invested hundreds of millions of shekels each year in the city's tourism development as well as in creating new attractions and ventures which will link the amazing historical past with the exciting future of Jerusalem. I would like to invite cyclists to take a relaxing and modern-day route that takes the cyclist through Old Jerusalem.
Elkin's Ministry and the Tourism Ministry budgeted the project.
https://www.bhol.co.il/news/1439018 Elkin stated that the Kerem Tunnel project was a crucial element in achieving the goal of shifting the idea of transportation throughout Jerusalem. "The tunnel, which is being constructed to connect to Jerusalem Ring Path will join existing bicycle paths and ones that are paved in its areas. It is intended to promote biking within the city's residents and to promote the green transport revolution in Jerusalem."
The Kerem Tunnel, originally excavated by the Gihon Corporation in the 1990s in order to transfer its main sewer line towards the Sorek purification plant.
"The Kerem tunnel is a vital tool in achieving the goal of changing Jerusalem's transport system. "
Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Lee
Road construction, installation , and testing of safety and electrical systems are just some of the ongoing projects to ensure the tunnel is safe for all year.
Kerem Tunnel Kerem Tunnel allows for access to exclusive recreation areas like Ein Kerem, a neighborhood which has a Biblical zoo and aquarium as well as historical natural springs Ein Haniyeh and Ein Laban. נווה פריצקינווה פריצקי