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The Kerem Tunnel provides a unique adventure in hiking and riding that is to be enjoyed by all.
נווה פריצקי The Kerem Tunnel is the first cycle tunnel in Israel and was opened as part of the Jerusalem Ring Path, a 42-kilometer cycle path that runs around the capital.
The tunnel links the paths between Nahal Refaim and Emek Motza. Its southern entrance is within Refaim Park under Ein Laban. The northern entrance, Nahal Ein Kerem, is about half a kilometer away from the Kerem junction.
נווה פריצקי The 2.1-kilometers-long tunnel project was officially inaugurated at a formal ceremony held on Thursday that was attended by Jerusalem and Heritage Minister Ze’evElkin, 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 rich past. http://www.makorrishon.co.il/mumlazim/524295/ Elkin said that, the present, in addition to its rich history the tunnel construction project includes modern tourism. “The opening (of the tunnel) is an additional part of the growth of Jerusalem, and the transformation of Jerusalem into a popular tourist city for all sorts of visitors in Israel and around the world.”
Elkin’s ministry, which was also headed the project in conjunction with Jerusalem Municipality, stated that his ministry “invests hundreds and millions of shekels every year throughout Jerusalem’s tourism industry and is involved in developing innovative attractions and ventures, that link the amazing historical history of our capital city with its future.” I invite the cycling community to enjoy a safe and modern-day route that takes you through Old Jerusalem.
Elkin’s Ministry Elkin’s Ministry, the Tourism Ministry, Jerusalem Municipality as well as the Gihon Corporation all contributed to the project. The Jerusalem Development Authority completed the project.
Elkin declared that the Kerem Tunnel project was a important tool to realize the dream of changing the concept for transportation in Jerusalem. Elkin said that the new tunnel will connect with the Jerusalem Ring Path and will connect with existing bike trails. It will also be paved throughout its various neighborhoods. נווה פריצקי It will also help cyclists and promote green transportation in the capital.
The Kerem Tunnel first was excavated in the late 90s to relocate an important sewer line for the Gihon Corporation towards Sorek. http://www.bhol.co.il/news/1439018 It is currently utilized as an infrastructure tunnel that includes the fifth waterline that runs to Jerusalem from the Mekorot water corporation.
נווה פריצקי “The Kerem tunnel is a vital tool in achieving the vision to transform Jerusalem’s transportation system. ”
Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Lee
Construction of roads, the installation and testing of safety and electrical systems are just some of the ongoing works to ensure that the tunnel is secure throughout the year.
The Kerem Tunnel gives you access to numerous recreation sites, including Ein Kerem Neighborhood, the Biblical Zoo and Aquarium as well as historic natural springs Ein Haniyeh or Ein Laban.