The Kerem Tunnel allows for a an experience that is unique in terms of hiking and riding.
In the 42-kilometer Jerusalem Ring Path cycling route that runs around the capital, the Kerem Tunnel was inaugurated.
The tunnel connects the path between Nahal Refaim and Emek Motza. נווה פריצקינווה פריצקי It has a southern entrance within Refaim Park. Ein Laban is the nearest. נווה פריצקינווה פריצקי Nahal Ein Kerem is the northern entrance.
The 2.1-kilometers-long tunnel was officially opened in a ceremony on Thursday , attended by Jerusalem and Heritage Minister Ze'ev Elkin Mayor Moshe Lion, Gihon water company chairman Avi Baleshnikov, and a slew of cyclists.
"In the past, Jerusalem was an attractive tourist city due to its rich past. In the present, in addition to its historical treasures the city also offers modern-day tourism," Elkin said. "The launch of the tunnel is another element of the development of Jerusalem. נווה פריצקי The tunnel transforms the city into an attractive tourist place for all types of audience throughout Israel and around the world."
Elkin his ministry, which responsible for the project, along with Jerusalem Municipality stated that his ministry has invested thousands of shekels annually in the city's tourism development as well as in creating new ventures and attractions that will connect the magnificent historical past and future of Jerusalem. I invite all cyclists to take a trip and enjoy the contemporary, well-maintained road which overlooks Old Jerusalem.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IARj0i5sZlw Elkin's Ministry and the Tourism Ministry budgeted the project.
Elkin stated that the Kerem Tunnel project was a key tool in realizing the goal of altering the way of transportation throughout Jerusalem. "The new tunnel connecting to Jerusalem Ring Path will join existing paths for bicycles and the ones that will be paved within the neighborhoods. It's designed to promote biking within the city's residents and to promote the green revolution in transport in the capital."
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 the central instrument to achieve 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 works to ensure the tunnel is safe for all seasons.
Kerem Tunnel Kerem Tunnel allows for access to exclusive recreation areas for instance Ein Kerem, a neighborhood that includes a biblical aquarium and zoo and also the ancient natural springs Ein Haniyeh and Ein Laban.