The Kerem Tunnel provides a unique ride and hiking experience that should be enjoyed by all.
The Kerem Tunnel, Israel's first cycle tunnel, was inaugurated as part of Jerusalem Ring Path. נווה פריצקי This 42-kilometer cycle path surrounds Jerusalem.
The tunnel is located through the Nahal-Refaim-Emek-Motza route. The southern entrance is located in Refaim Park, below Ein Laban and its northern entrance is located in Nahal Ein Kerem, about one kilometer away close to the Kerem junction.
On Thursday, Jerusalem and Heritage Minister Zeev Elkin, Mayor Michael, Avi Baleshnikov, Gihon chairman and hundreds of cyclists attended a ceremony to mark the opening of the tunnel's 2.1-kilometer-long length.
Jerusalem was once a major tourist attraction due to its rich history. Elkin declared that, in the present aside from its historic treasures, it is also a destination for modern-day tourists. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSvNv7Qfm7eu1nMArSzmfQQ/videos "The inauguration of [this] tunnel project is a further part of the development of the city of Jerusalem as well as its development into a dazzling tourist destination for all kinds of audiences throughout Israel and throughout the world."
Elkin who, through his ministry and the Jerusalem Municipality led the project, stated that his ministry "invests hundreds to millions of shekels per year in the growth of all aspects Jerusalem's visitors and in the design and operation of innovative tourist attractions, ventures, and activities which connect the rich past of Jerusalem to its future". I invite all cyclists to come and take a ride along the contemporary, well-maintained road that takes in the view of Old Jerusalem.
About NIS 25 million was put into in the project, financed by Elkin's ministry The Tourism Ministry, the Jerusalem Municipality as well as the Gihon Corporation and the Jerusalem Purification and Sewerage Works, as well as the work done by the Jerusalem Development Authority.
Elkin stated that "The Kerem Tunnel Project is the central instrument to achieve the dream to change the way we think about transportation throughout Jerusalem." Elkin explained that the proposed tunnel connects to the Jerusalem Ring Path and will connect with existing bike trails. It will also be paved throughout its different areas. נווה פריצקי The tunnel will be a great way to increase cycling and encourage green transportation in the capital.
The Kerem Tunnel first was excavated in the 90s to move the main sewer line of the Gihon Corporation towards Sorek. It is now being used as an infrastructure tunnel which includes the fifth waterline to Jerusalem from the Mekorot water corporation.
נווה פריצקי "The Kerem Tunnel Project is crucial in achieving the goal to change the way transportation is thought of all over Jerusalem. "
Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Leon
Current works include road construction, installation blowers and sophisticated security systems to ensure the tunnel is secure for everyone to use throughout the year.
The Kerem Tunnel also allows access to unique recreation spots which include the Ein Kerem neighborhood, the biblical zoo and aquarium and the historical natural springs in Ein Laban and Ein Haniyeh. https://www.news1.co.il/ShowArticles.aspx?docId=156564&subjectId=26&ShowAll=True