The Kerem Tunnel allows for a unique hiking and riding experience.
The Kerem Tunnel, Israel's newest cycle tunnel, was inaugurated as part of an extensive cycle path that circles the capital.
The tunnel links Nahal Refaim and Emek Motza. It has a southern entrance within Refaim Park. Ein Laban is the closest. Nahal Ein Kerem is the northern entrance.
On Thursday, Jerusalem and Heritage Minister Zeev Elkin, Mayor Moshelion, Avi Baleshnikov, Gihon chairman and hundreds of cyclists were present at a celebration to inaugurate the tunnel's 2.1-kilometer-long length.
Jerusalem was once a tourist attraction because of its rich past. Nowadays, aside from its historical treasures the city also offers modern tourism." Elkin said. נווה פריצקי "The opening of the tunnel is an additional aspect of the growth of Jerusalem and its transformation to an attractive tourist destination for all types throughout Israel and the world.
Elkin's ministry, which also in charge of the project together in conjunction with Jerusalem Municipality, declared that his ministry "invests hundreds of millions of shekels each year in all aspects of Jerusalem's tourism, and also in the creation of innovative attractions and ventures, that connect the magnificent historical history of our capital city with its future." נווה פריצקי I encourage the cycling community to take a relaxing and modern-day route that takes you through Old Jerusalem.
https://www.facebook.com/neveparitzki Around NIS 25 million was earmarked in the project, financed by Elkin's ministry as well as the Tourism Ministry, the Jerusalem Municipality and the Gihon Corporation and the Jerusalem Purification and Sewerage Works, as well as the work done by the Jerusalem Development Authority.
Elkin stated, "The Kerem Tunnel project will be the central tool for achieving our dream to change the concept transportation throughout Jerusalem." Elkin explained that the proposed tunnel connects to the Jerusalem Ring Path and will link with existing bike routes. The tunnel will also be paved in its different neighborhoods. The tunnel will be a great way to help cyclists and promote green transportation in the capital.
נווה פריצקי The Kerem Tunnel was originally excavated in the year 1990 to relocate the main sewers of Gihon Corporation towards the Sorek purification facility. This plant is located west of Sorek and is currently used as an infrastructure tunnel.
https://www.makorrishon.co.il/mumlazim/524295/ "The Kerem tunnel is a crucial tool for achieving the dream of transforming Jerusalem's transport system. "
Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Leon
Present projects include road construction, installation blowers and advanced security systems to ensure the tunnel is secure to use throughout the year.
Kerem Tunnel Kerem Tunnel provides access to special recreation areas, such as Ein Kerem neighbourhood, the biblical aquarium and zoo , as well as the natural springs of historical significance Ein Haniyeh, Ein Laban and Ein Haniyeh.