The Kerem Tunnel allows for a unique hiking and riding experience.
As part of the 42-kilometer Jerusalem Ring Path cycling route that surrounds Jerusalem's capital, the Kerem Tunnel was inaugurated.
It connects Nahal Refaim to Emek Motza. Its southern entrance is in Refaim Park, below Ein Laban while the northern entrance is in Nahal Ein Kerem, about one kilometer away from the Kerem junction.
Inauguration of the tunnel that is 2.1 kilometers long took place in Jerusalem and Heritage Minister Ze’ev Elkin, Mayor Moshelion and Avi Baleshnikov (Gihon water company chairman) and hundreds more cyclists.
Jerusalem was a sought-after tourist destination due to its glorious historical. Elkin said that, today as well as its historical treasures, the tunnel project also encompasses modern day tourism. "The launch of the tunnel project is another element of the progress of Jerusalem as well as its transformation into a desirable tourist destination for all types throughout Israel and around the world.
Elkin who is in charge of the project in conjunction with Jerusalem Municipality said that his ministry invests millions of dollars in Jerusalem's tourism development and in the creation innovative tourist attractions and ventures that connect the rich history of Jerusalem to the future. I invite all cyclists to visit and enjoy the contemporary, well-maintained road that takes in the view of Old Jerusalem.
https://www.bhol.co.il/news/1439018 Elkin's Ministry Elkin's Ministry, the Tourism Ministry, Jerusalem Municipality as well as the Gihon Corporation all contributed to the project. The Jerusalem Development Authority completed the project.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IARj0i5sZlw Elkin said, "The Kerem Tunnel project is a key instrument for realizing our vision to change the way transportation is conducted in Jerusalem." "The tunnel is set to connect with the Jerusalem Ring Path. It will connect with the various cycling routes that exist in the city. They will be laid throughout the city's diverse neighborhoods. The goal is to promote cycling among the residents of the city.
In the late 1990s In the 90s, the Kerem Tunnel was excavated to move the main sewer line of Gihon Corporation to the Sorek purification plant. נווה פריצקי It is now utilized as an infrastructure tunnel. It houses the fifth water line to Jerusalem by the Mekorot water company.
https://www.facebook.com/neveparitzki "The Kerem Tunnel Project is essential to realize the dream of changing the transportation concept throughout Jerusalem. "
Jerusalem Mayor Moshe León
Road construction, installation , and testing of electrical and safety systems are just some of the ongoing efforts to ensure the tunnel is safe for all seasons.
The Kerem Tunnel also allows access to special recreation areas such as the Ein Kerem neighborhood, the biblical zoo and aquarium, as well as the historic natural springs of Ein Laban and Ein Haniyeh. נווה פריצקי