The Kerem Tunnel is a great location to go on a hike or ride.
The Kerem Tunnel, Israel's first bike tunnel, opened as part of the Jerusalem Ring Path. This 42-kilometer cycling route surrounds Jerusalem.
The tunnel connects Nahal Refaim and Emek Motza. The southern entrance of the tunnel is below Ein Laban in Refaim Park. The northern entrance is found in Nahal Ein Kerem.
The 2.1-kilometer-long tunnel was officially opened by Jerusalem's Heritage Minister Zeev Elkin. It was also attended by Mayor Moshelion, Avi Balehnikov Gihon Water Company Chairman, as well as hundreds of cyclists.
Jerusalem was once well-known tourist destination due to its rich history. Elkin stated that, in addition to its historical treasures, modern tourism is also included in Jerusalem's city. "The opening of this tunnel is another aspect of the development of Jerusalem as a city. Jerusalem and its transformation into an attractive tourist city for all types of visitors throughout Israel and around the world."
Elkin his ministry, which together with the Jerusalem Municipality spearheaded the project, explained that the ministry "invests hundreds of millions of shekels each year in the improvement of Jerusalem's tourism in all its aspects and in the creation of new attractions and ventures that connect the glorious historical past of our capital city to the future of Jerusalem... I would like to invite cyclists to visit and enjoy an up-to-date and well-maintained cycling route that takes in the unique landscape of 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 project.
Elkin said that the Kerem Tunnel project was a important tool to realize the goal of shifting the idea of transportation in Jerusalem. "The new tunnel connecting to Jerusalem Ring Path will join existing paths for bicycles and ones that are paved in its neighborhoods. The goal is to encourage biking among the residents of Jerusalem and encourage the green revolution in transport in Jerusalem."
נווה פריצקי 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 It is situated to the west of the city. It is used today as an infrastructure tunnel that includes the fifth water line to Jerusalem of the Mekorot water company.
"The Kerem tunnel project is a central tool for realizing the goal of changing the way of transport in Jerusalem. "
Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Leon
Road construction, installation and testing of electrical and safety systems are just some of the ongoing efforts to ensure that the tunnel is secure for all seasons.
Kerem Tunnel Kerem Tunnel provides access to exclusive recreation spots, including Ein Kerem neighbourhood, the biblical aquarium and zoo , as well as the natural springs of historical significance Ein Haniyeh, Ein Laban and Ein Haniyeh.