Neve Paritzki Jerusalem The First Cycling Tunnel in Israel Tunnel opens
Kerem Tunnel Kerem Tunnel offers an unforgettable hike and riding experience for the advantage of
The Kerem Tunnel, the first cycle tunnel in Israel was opened as part of the Jerusalem Ring Path, a 42-kilometer cycle route that circles Jerusalem, Israel's capital city.
The tunnel runs through the Nahal-Refaim-Emek-Motza path. נווה פריצקי The southern entrance is located in Refaim Park, below Ein Laban, and the northern entrance is located in Nahal Ein Kerem, about half a kilometer from the Kerem junction.
On Thursday, Jerusalem and Heritage Minister Zeev Elkin, Mayor Michael, Avi Baleshnikov, Gihon chairman, and hundreds of cyclists were present at a celebration to officially open the tunnel's 2.1-kilometer-long length.
Jerusalem's rich past was the main reason that it was the most visited tourist attraction during the time of its glory. Elkin said that today in addition to its historical treasures it is also home to modern-day travelers. "The inauguration [of] this tunnel project is another step in the development of Jerusalem as a tourist destination for all kinds of tourists in Israel and around the globe."
Elkin the minister whose ministry as well as the Jerusalem Municipality led the project, said that the Jerusalem Municipality's ministry "invests hundreds to millions of shekels each year to develop all aspects of Jerusalem's tourism and the development and operation of new attractions, ventures and attractions that link the rich history of our eternal city to the future". I would like to invite cyclists to ride along a the modern, well-maintained cycling route that overlooks the distinctive landscape of Old Jerusalem.
The project was financed by the Elkin's Ministry as well as the Tourism Ministry. It also included budgets for Jerusalem Municipality and the Gihon Corporation. The project was carried out by the Jerusalem Development Authority.
Elkin stressed, "The Kerem Tunnel project will be a central instrument in achieving our goal to change the way transportation is conducted in Jerusalem." Elkin stated that the new tunnel connects with the Jerusalem Ring Path and will join existing bike trails. It will also be paved throughout its various areas. It will also increase cycling and encourage green transport in Jerusalem.
In the 90s In the 90s, the Kerem Tunnel was excavated to transfer the main sewer line from Gihon Corporation to the Sorek purification plant. It is now used as an infrastructure tunnel. It is also home to the fifth water line to Jerusalem from the Mekorot water company.
"The Kerem tunnel is a key tool to realize the dream of transforming Jerusalem's transport system. "
Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Lon
To make the tunnel accessible to the public all year round the work includes road construction and installing blowers.
Kerem Tunnel 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.
