The Kerem Tunnel allows for a an experience that is unique in terms of hiking and riding.
The Kerem Tunnel, the first bicycle tunnel in Israel was opened as part of the Jerusalem Ring Path, a 42-kilometer cycle path that runs around the capital city.
The tunnel connects the path between Nahal Refaim and Emek Motza. The southern entrance of the tunnel is below Ein Laban in Refaim Park. The northern entrance is located in Nahal Ein Kerem.
On Thursday, Jerusalem and Heritage Minister Zeev Elkin and Mayor Moshelion, Avi Baleshnikov, Gihon chairman, and hundreds of cyclists participated in a ceremony to inaugurate the tunnel's 2.1-kilometer-long length.
Jerusalem's rich past was the main reason why it was an extremely popular tourist destination during the time of its glory. In the present, in addition to its historical treasures it also has modern-day tourism." Elkin said. "The inauguration[of] the tunnel is an additional aspect of the growth of Jerusalem as well as its transformation into a desirable tourism destination for all across Israel and the world.
נווה פריצקי Elkin is the project's director. project together with Jerusalem Municipality said that his ministry invests millions of dollars in Jerusalem's tourism development and the development of innovative attractions and ventures that link the glory historical past of Jerusalem to the future. I encourage all cyclists to visit and enjoy the new, well-maintained and modern route that overlooks Old Jerusalem.
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 key tool in realizing the dream of shifting the idea of transport throughout Jerusalem. "The new tunnel connecting to the Jerusalem Ring Path will join existing bicycle paths and those that will paved in its neighborhoods. It's designed to encourage biking among its residents and promote the green movement in the capital."
The Kerem Tunnel was first excavated in the early 1990s in order to shift 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, which connects to Jerusalem of the Mekorot water company.
"The Kerem tunnel project is a central tool for realizing the dream of changing the way of transport in Jerusalem. "
Jerusalem Mayor Moshe León
Road construction, installation, blowers, sophisticated safety systems and electrical wiring are all part of the present works. The tunnel is safe for the public to use throughout the year.
The Kerem Tunnel allows for access to unique recreation areas, such as Ein Kerem, a neighborhood that includes a biblical aquarium and zoo, and historic natural springs Ein Haniyeh and Ein Laban.