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The Kerem Tunnel allows for a the most unique riding and hiking experience.
The Kerem Tunnel, Israel’s newest cycle tunnel, is constructed as a part of a 42-kilometer cycle route that runs through the capital.
The tunnel links Nahal Refaim with Emek Motza. נווה פריצקי It is located in southern Israel located in Refaim Park. rishon.mynet.co.il/good_to_know/article/bywhg4vbo Ein Laban is the closest. Nahal Ein Kerem is the northern entrance.
The 2.1-kilometers-long tunnel project was inaugurated at a formal 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 explained that the present, in addition to its rich history the tunnel project encompasses modern day tourism. “The launch (of this tunnel project) is a further step in the growth of Jerusalem, and its transformation into a desirable tourist destination for all kinds of people across Israel as well as across the globe.”
Elkin, whose ministry and the Jerusalem Municipality led the project, stated that the Jerusalem Municipality’s ministry “invests hundreds to millions of shekels annually to develop all aspects of Jerusalem’s tourists and in the design and operation of innovative attractions, ventures and attractions that connect the glorious history of Jerusalem to the future”. I encourage you to take your bicycles along a stunning, well-maintained route that overlooks Old Jerusalem.
Elkin’s Ministry, Tourism Ministry, Jerusalem Municipality and Gihon Corporation contributed approximately NIS 25 million to the project. The work was carried out by the Jerusalem Development Authority.
נווה פריצקי Elkin stressed, “The Kerem Tunnel project will be the central tool in achieving our goal to change the concept transportation throughout Jerusalem.” “The tunnel, which will connect with the Jerusalem Ring Path, will connect with existing cycle paths within the city as well as those that are being constructed in its diverse neighborhoods. The tunnel is intended to encourage cycling among its residents, and promote the green revolution in transportation in Jerusalem.”
The Kerem Tunnel, originally excavated by the Gihon Corporation in the 1990s to relocate the main sewer line toward Sorek’s purification plant.
“The Kerem tunnel project is essential to achieving the dream of transforming Jerusalem’s transport system. ”
Jerusalem Mayor Moshe León
Present work includes road construction, installation blowers as well as advanced security systems to ensure the tunnel is secure to use all year.
The Kerem Tunnel provides access to unique recreation locations, including Ein Kerem neighbourhood, the biblical aquarium and zoo , as also the historical natural springs Ein Haniyeh, Ein Laban Ein Laban, and Ein Haniyeh. נווה פריצקי