The Kerem Tunnel allows for a an experience that is unique in terms of hiking and riding.
The Kerem Tunnel, Israel's first bicycle tunnel, was opened as part of the Jerusalem Ring Path. This 42-kilometer cycling route surrounds Jerusalem.
The tunnel is located through the Nahal-Refaim-Emek-Motza path. Its southern entrance is in Refaim Park under Ein Laban. The northern entry, Nahal Ein Kerem, is just half a kilometer away from the Nahal Ein Kerem junction.
The opening ceremony of the tunnel, which is 2.1 kilometers long was held in Jerusalem and the Heritage Minister Ze'ev Elkin Mayor Moshelion, Avi Baleshnikov (Gihon water company chairman) as well as a plethora of cyclists.
Jerusalem's rich past was the main reason that it was a popular tourist attraction in the past. Elkin declared that, in the present in addition to its rich history, Jerusalem is also a destination for modern-day tourists. "The opening of this tunnel project is another part of the growth of Jerusalem's city Jerusalem and its transformation into a dazzling tourist city for all types of audiences throughout Israel and throughout the world."
נווה פריצקי Elkin's ministry, which was also in charge of the project together with Jerusalem Municipality, said that the ministry "invests hundreds and millions of shekels each year in all aspects of Jerusalem’s tourism, and also in the creation of new ventures and attractions that link the amazing historical past of our eternal capital and the future." I would like to invite cyclists to ride along a the modern, well-maintained cycle route, which overlooks the stunning nature of Old Jerusalem.
Elkin's Ministry Elkin's Ministry, the Tourism Ministry, Jerusalem Municipality as well as the Gihon Corporation all contributed to the project. נווה פריצקי The Jerusalem Development Authority completed the work.
Elkin stated that the Kerem Tunnel project is an essential tool for achieving the idea to alter the concept and transport in Jerusalem. "The new tunnel, which will connect with the Jerusalem Ring Path, will connect with existing cycle paths in the city and are being constructed in its diverse neighborhoods. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IARj0i5sZlwhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c6lwMSJfGow The tunnel is intended to encourage bicycling within its inhabitants, and promote the green revolution in transportation in Jerusalem."
The Kerem Tunnel, originally excavated by the Gihon Corporation in the 1990s in order to move its main sewer line to Sorek's purification plant.
"The Kerem Tunnel project is an essential tool for achieving the goal of transforming Jerusalem's transport model. "
Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Leon
Road construction, installation , and testing of safety and electrical systems are just some of the ongoing projects to make the tunnel safer for all seasons.
Kerem Tunnel Kerem Tunnel allows for access to exclusive recreation areas like Ein Kerem, a neighborhood which has a Biblical zoo and aquarium and historical natural springs Ein Haniyeh and Ein Laban.