The Kerem Tunnel provides a unique riding experience and hiking experience that should be loved by everyone.
The Kerem Tunnel is the first cycle tunnel in Israel and was inaugurated as part of the Jerusalem Ring Path, a 42-kilometer cycling route around the capital.
The tunnel links Nahal Refaim and Emek Motza. 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 2.1-kilometers-long tunnel was officially opened during a celebration on Thursday , attended by Jerusalem and Heritage Minister Ze'evElkin, Mayor Moshe Lion, Gihon water company chairman Avi Baleshnikov and hundreds of cyclists.
"In the past, Jerusalem was an attractive tourist destination because of its rich history. Elkin stated that, in addition to its rich history the modern tourist industry is included in the city of Jerusalem. "The launch (of the tunnel) is a further step in the expansion of Jerusalem and its transformation into a desirable tourist city for all sorts of visitors throughout Israel and around the world."
https://www.themarker.com/labels/2022-09-12/ty-article-labels/00000183-31c8-d6c9-a197-79cd96360000נווה פריצקי Elkin is the project's director. project together with Jerusalem Municipality said that his ministry invests hundreds of millions in Jerusalem's tourism development and in the creation innovative attractions and ventures that link the glory historical past of Jerusalem to the future. I invite you to ride your bicycles along a stunning and well-maintained road that overlooks Old Jerusalem.
Elkin's Ministry, Tourism Ministry, Jerusalem Municipality and Gihon Corporation contributed approximately NIS 25,000,000 for the project. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSvNv7Qfm7eu1nMArSzmfQQ/videos The project was executed by the Jerusalem Development Authority.
נווה פריצקי Elkin stressed that "The Kerem Tunnel Project is an essential tool for achieving the vision to transform the concept of transport in Jerusalem." Elkin stated that the new tunnel connects with the Jerusalem Ring Path and will link with existing bike trails. It will also be made paved in the various areas. The tunnel will be a great way to help cyclists and promote green transportation in the capital.
In the 1990s in the 1990s, in the 1990s, Kerem Tunnel was excavated to transfer the main sewer line from Gihon Corporation to the Sorek purification plant. It is currently used for infrastructure purposes and is also home to the fifth water line to Jerusalem by the Mekorot water company.
https://www.makorrishon.co.il/mumlazim/523585/ "The Kerem Tunnel project is a central tool to realize the dream of changing Jerusalem's transportation model. "
Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Lee
In order to make the tunnel accessible to the public year-round the work includes road construction as well as the installation of blowers.
https://www.bhol.co.il/news/1439018 The Kerem Tunnel also allows access to special recreation areas - including the Ein Kerem neighborhood, the biblical zoo and aquarium along with the historic natural springs of Ein Laban and Ein Haniyeh.