The Kerem Tunnel provides a unique adventure in hiking and riding that should be enjoyed by all.
The Kerem Tunnel, the first cycle tunnel in Israel was opened in the Jerusalem Ring Path, a 42-kilometer cycle route that circles Jerusalem, Israel's capital city.
The tunnel runs along the Nahal Refaim-Emek Mostza route. נווה פריצקי Its southern entry is located in Refaim Park under Ein Laban. The northern entrance, Nahal Ein Kerem, is just half a kilometer away from the Kerem junction.
The 2.1-kilometer-long tunnel was officially opened by Jerusalem's Heritage Minister Zeev Elkin. It was also attended by Mayor Moshelion Avi Balehnikov Gihon Water Company chairman, as well as many cyclists.
https://www.themarker.com/labels/2022-09-12/ty-article-labels/00000183-31c8-d6c9-a197-79cd96360000 Jerusalem was once well-known tourist destination due to its historical past. Today, apart from its historic treasures the city also offers modern-day tourism." Elkin said. נווה פריצקי "The inauguration[of] the tunnel project is another aspect of the growth of Jerusalem and it's transformation into an attractive tourist destination for all types across Israel and the world.
Elkin, whose ministry was in charge of the project with Jerusalem Municipality stated that his ministry invested thousands of shekels each year in Jerusalem's tourist development as well as in creating new ventures and attractions which will link the amazing historical past and future of Jerusalem. I would like to invite cyclists to take a relaxing and modern-day route that takes you through Old Jerusalem.
נווה פריצקי Elkin's Ministerial, Tourism Ministry, Jerusalem Municipality and Gihon Corporation contributed approximately NIS 25,000,000 to the project. נווה פריצקי The project was executed by the Jerusalem Development Authority.
Elkin said that "The Kerem Tunnel Project is a central tool to realize the goal to change the way we think about transportation throughout Jerusalem." https://www.news1.co.il/ShowArticles.aspx?docId=156564&subjectId=26&ShowAll=True "The tunnel, which connects to the lengthy Jerusalem Ring Path, will join existing bike pathways in the city, as well as those that are paved in its various neighborhoods, with the aim of encouraging cycling among the city's residents as well as its visitors as well as in promoting the green revolution of transportation in the capital city."
נווה פריצקי The Kerem Tunnel, originally excavated by the Gihon Corporation in the 1990s in order to move its main sewer line to the Sorek purification plant.
"The Kerem tunnel project is an essential tool to realize the dream of changing the way of transport in Jerusalem. "
Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Lon
Construction of roads, the installation and testing of safety and electrical systems are just a few of the ongoing projects to ensure the tunnel is safe for all year.
The Kerem Tunnel also allows access to special recreation areas such as the Ein Kerem neighborhood, the biblical zoo and aquarium, along with the historic natural springs of Ein Laban and Ein Haniyeh. נווה פריצקי