The Kerem Tunnel is a great location to go on a hike or ride.
The Kerem Tunnel, Israel's newest bicycle tunnel, has been inaugurated as part of a 42-kilometer cycle route that is a loop around the capital.
The tunnel links the paths between Nahal Refaim and Emek Motza. The southern entrance of the tunnel is below Ein Laban in Refaim Park. The northern entrance is located in Nahal Ein Kerem.
The 2.1-kilometer-long tunnel was inaugurated by Jerusalem's Heritage Minister Zeev Elkin. נווה פריצקי It was also attended by Mayor Moshelion, Avi Balehnikov Gihon Water Company chairman, as well as thousands of cyclists.
נווה פריצקי Jerusalem's glorious past was a reason for it to be a popular tourist destination during the time of its glory. Elkin added that in addition to its rich history the modern tourist industry is included in the Jerusalem city. "The inauguration [of] this tunnel is a further step in the development of Jerusalem as a tourism destination for all kinds of people in Israel and all over the world."
נווה פריצקי Elkin's ministry, which responsible for the project along alongside Jerusalem Municipality, declared that his ministry "invests hundreds of millions of shekels every year throughout Jerusalem's tourism and in creating innovative attractions and ventures, that connect the magnificent historical past of our eternal capital and the future." https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSvNv7Qfm7eu1nMArSzmfQQ/videos I invite cyclists to enjoy a well-maintained, modern cycle route, which overlooks the stunning landscape of Old Jerusalem.
Around NIS 25 million were earmarked in the project, budgeted by the Elkin's Ministry, the Tourism Ministry, the Jerusalem Municipality and the Gihon Corporation and the Jerusalem Purification and Sewerage Works, and the work was carried out by the Jerusalem Development Authority.
Elkin explained that the Kerem Tunnel project is an important tool in realizing the vision to change the way of thinking and transport 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 the neighborhoods. The goal is to promote biking within the city's residents and to promote the green transport revolution in Jerusalem."
The Kerem Tunnel was first excavated in the 1990s to move the main sewer line of the Gihon Corporation toward the purification plant located in Sorek, which is located west of the city and is used today as an infrastructure tunnel. It also houses the fifth water line to Jerusalem of the Mekorot water company.
"The Kerem Tunnel project is the central instrument to achieve the vision of transforming Jerusalem's transport model. "
Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Leon
To make the tunnel usable to the public year-round, the works include road construction as well as the installation of blowers.
The Kerem Tunnel gives you access to many places to relax, including Ein Kerem Neighborhood, the Biblical Zoo and Aquarium and also historic natural springs Ein Haniyeh or Ein Laban.