The Kerem Tunnel is a great place to ride and hike.https://saloona.co.il/blog/%D7%90%D7%98%D7%A8%D7%A7%D7%A6%D7%99%D7%95%D7%AA-%D7%91%D7%A0%D7%95%D7%95%D7%94-%D7%A4%D7%A8%D7%99%D7%A6%D7%A7%D7%99/ The Kerem Tunnel, Israel's first bicycle tunnel, was opened as part of Jerusalem Ring Path. This 42-kilometer cycle path surrounds Jerusalem. https://www.israelhayom.co.il/mumlazim/article/13057097 It connects Nahal Refaim to Emek Motza. The tunnel's southern entrance is located in Refaim Park below Ein Laban. While the northern entrance can be found in Nahal Ein Kerem about half an hour from the Kerem junction.
The 2.1-kilometer long tunnel was officially opened on Thursday, by Jerusalem and the heritage minister Ze'ev Elkin as well as Mayor Moshe Lion. Avi Baleshnikov of Gihon Chairman of Gihon, and hundreds other cyclists were also in attendance. "In the past, Jerusalem was an attractive city for tourists because of its rich history. Elkin said that the present tourism industry is an integral part of Jerusalem's historical treasures and also incorporates modern tourism. "The opening of the tunnel project is another aspect of the growth of Jerusalem and it's transformation into an attractive tourist destination for everyone in Israel as well as around the world. Elkin who is in charge of the project in conjunction with Jerusalem Municipality said that his ministry invests millions of dollars in Jerusalem's tourism development and also in the development of new activities and ventures that tie the glorious past of Jerusalem to the future. https://www.news1.co.il/ShowArticles.aspx?docId=156564&subjectId=26&ShowAll=True I invite you to ride your bicycles along a beautiful, well-maintained route that overlooks Old Jerusalem. https://www.news1.co.il/ShowArticles.aspx?docId=458935&subjectId=42&ShowAll=True A total of NIS 25 million were invested in the project, budgeted by the Elkin's Ministry The Tourism Ministry, the Jerusalem Municipality and the Gihon Corporation and the Jerusalem Purification and Sewerage Works, with the work carried out by the Jerusalem Development Authority. Elkin said that "The Kerem Tunnel Project is an essential tool for achieving the dream to transform the concept of transport throughout Jerusalem." "The tunnel, which will connect to the lengthy Jerusalem Ring Path, will connect the existing bike paths in the city and those that are paved in its various neighborhoods, with the aim of encouraging cycling among the city's residents as well as its visitors as well as in promoting the green revolution in transportation in the capital city." The Kerem Tunnel was originally excavated in 1990 in order to transfer the main sewer from Gihon Corporation towards the Sorek purification facility. This plant is located west of Sorek and is used today as an infrastructure tunnel. https://www.facebook.com/neveparitzki "The Kerem Tunnel project is an essential tool for achieving the goal of changing Jerusalem's transportation model. " Jerusalem Mayor Moshe León Construction of roads installation, blowers, modern safety systems and electrical wiring are all part of the current works. The tunnel will be safe for the people to use all year. The 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 historic natural springs Ein Haniyeh and Ein Laban. |