The Kerem Tunnel allows for a the most unique riding and hiking experience.
In the 42-kilometer Jerusalem Ring Path cycling route that runs around the capital city, the Kerem Tunnel was inaugurated.
The tunnel links Nahal Refaim with Emek Motza. The southern entrance of the tunnel is beneath Ein Laban in Refaim Park. The northern entrance can be found in Nahal Ein Kerem.
On Thursday, Jerusalem and Heritage Minister Zeev Elkin, Mayor Michael, Avi Baleshnikov, Gihon chairman, and hundreds of cyclists participated in a ceremony to inaugurate the tunnel's 2.1-kilometer-long length.
Jerusalem was once popular tourist destination because of its historic past. Nowadays, aside from its historical treasures it also has modern tourism," Elkin said. נווה פריצקי "The launch of the tunnel project is another aspect of the growth of Jerusalem as well as its transformation into a desirable tourist destination for all types across Israel and the world.
Elkin who's ministry spearheaded the project along with Jerusalem Municipality stated that his ministry invested thousands of shekels annually in the development of Jerusalem's tourism and also in the creation of new attractions and ventures that will connect the magnificent historical past with the exciting the future of Jerusalem. I invite you to ride your bicycles on a scenic maintained, well-maintained path that looks out over Old Jerusalem.
Elkin's Ministry Elkin's Ministry, the Tourism Ministry, Jerusalem Municipality and the Gihon Corporation all contributed to the project. The Jerusalem Development Authority completed the work.
Elkin stressed that "The Kerem Tunnel Project is a central tool to realize the vision to change the way we think about transportation throughout Jerusalem." "The new tunnel, which will connect with the Jerusalem Ring Path, will connect with existing cycle paths within the city, as well as the ones that are being constructed in its various neighborhoods. The tunnel is intended to encourage cycling within its inhabitants, and also to encourage a green transportation revolution in Jerusalem."
The Kerem Tunnel was first excavated in the late 1990s to relocate the main sewer line from the Gihon Corporation toward the purification plant located in Sorek, which is located just west of the city. It is currently used as an infrastructure tunnel. It includes the fifth water line that connects to Jerusalem from the Mekorot water company.
"The Kerem tunnel is a crucial tool for achieving the goal of changing Jerusalem's transport system. "
Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Leon
Road construction, installation , and testing of electrical and safety systems are just some of the ongoing projects to ensure that the tunnel is secure throughout the year.
There is also the Kerem Tunnel to enjoy unique recreation areas, such as Ein Kerem, the Biblical zoo, aquarium and the Ein Kerem neighborhood.