The Kerem Tunnel provides a unique riding experience and hiking experience that should be enjoyed by everyone.
The Kerem Tunnel, Israel's first bicycle tunnel, was opened as part of Jerusalem Ring Path. נווה פריצקי This 42-kilometer cycling route surrounds Jerusalem.
The tunnel connects Nahal Refaim and Emek Motza. The tunnel's southern entry point is located within Refaim Park below Ein Laban. While the northern entrance is located in Nahal Ein Kerem about half a km from the Kerem junction.
The 2.1-kilometers-long tunnel project was officially inaugurated in a ceremony on Thursday attended by Jerusalem and Heritage Minister Ze'ev Elkin Mayor Moshe Lion, Gihon water company chairman Avi Baleshnikov as well as hundreds of cyclists.
"In the past, Jerusalem was an attractive city for tourists due to its glorious past. Elkin declared that, in the present, apart from its historic treasures, it also incorporates modern tourists. "The opening of the tunnel project is a different aspect of the development Jerusalem as well as its transformation into a desirable tourist destination for all types across Israel as well as around the world.
Elkin's ministry, which was responsible for the project along in conjunction with Jerusalem Municipality, declared that his ministry "invests hundreds of millions of shekels each year in all aspects of Jerusalem’s tourism industry and is involved in developing innovative attractions and ventures, which connect the glorious historic history of our capital city with the future." I invite cycling enthusiasts to visit and enjoy the modern and well-maintained cycle route that offers a view of the unique landscape of Old Jerusalem."
Elkin's Ministry Elkin's Ministry Tourism Ministry, Jerusalem Municipality, and the Gihon Corporation all contributed to the project. The Jerusalem Development Authority completed the work.
Elkin stressed, "The Kerem Tunnel project will be a central instrument for achieving our dream to change the concept transportation throughout Jerusalem." "The tunnel, which connects to the lengthy Jerusalem Ring Path, will join the existing bicycle pathways in the city, as well as those that will be paved in the various neighborhoods in the hope of encouraging cycling among the city's residents as well as its visitors as well as in promoting the green revolution in transportation in the capital city."
The Kerem Tunnel first was excavated in the 90s to move a main sewer line for the Gihon Corporation towards Sorek. It is now being used as an infrastructure Tunnel which includes the fifth waterline that runs to Jerusalem from the Mekorot water corporation.
"The Kerem Tunnel project is the central instrument to achieve the vision of transforming Jerusalem's transportation model. "
Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Leon
Road construction installation, blowers, modern safety systems and electrical wiring are all part and parcel of the present construction. The tunnel will be safe for the public to use throughout the season.
Kerem Tunnel Kerem Tunnel allows for access to unique recreational areas, such as Ein Kerem, a neighborhood which includes a Biblical aquarium and zoo, as well as historic natural springs Ein Haniyeh and Ein Laban.