The Kerem Tunnel is a great place to ride and hike.https://canvas.instructure.com/eportfolios/1463189/Home/Neve_ParitzkiJerusalem_is_the_home_of_the_worlds_first_bicycle_tunnel_in_Israel_ https://dingflicka.com/members/neve-paritzkiwszd726bb/activity/70871/ 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. http://www.bcsnerie.com/members/neve-paritzkistkj243cc/activity/2867673/ It has a southern entrance within Refaim Park. Ein Laban is the closest. Nahal Ein Kerem is the northern entrance.
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https://anotepad.com/notes/5ij53aax The 2.1-kilometer-long tunnel was inaugurated by Jerusalem's Heritage Minister ZeevElkin?. It was also attended by Mayor Moshelion, Avi Balehnikov Gihon Water Company chairman, and many cyclists.
"In the past, Jerusalem was an attractive tourist destination due to its rich past. Elkin explained that the modern tourist industry is a part of Jerusalem's historic treasures and is also a part of modern-day tourism. "The launch (of [this] tunnel project is another aspect of the expansion of Jerusalem as well as the transformation of Jerusalem into a popular city to visit for all kinds of audiences across Israel as well as across the globe."
Elkin's ministry, which was responsible for the project along alongside Jerusalem Municipality, declared that his ministry "invests hundreds of millions of shekels annually throughout Jerusalem's tourism and in creating innovative attractions and ventures, which connect the glorious historic past of our eternal capital and its future." I encourage the cycling community to enjoy a safe and modern route that takes you through Old Jerusalem.
Elkin's Ministry, Tourism Ministry, Jerusalem Municipality and Gihon Corporation contributed approximately NIS 25,000,000 to the project. The work was carried out by the Jerusalem Development Authority.
Elkin stated, "The Kerem Tunnel project will be the central tool for achieving our dream to change the notion of transportation in Jerusalem." "The new tunnel, which will connect with the Jerusalem Ring Path, will join the existing cycle paths within the city as well as the ones that are being constructed in its various areas. The tunnel is intended to encourage bicycle riding within its inhabitants, and also to encourage the green revolution in transportation in Jerusalem."
https://americanhomeandgardenexchange.com/members/neve-paritzkisokf228bb/activity/660276/ The Kerem Tunnel first was excavated in the 90s to move an important sewer line for the Gihon Corporation towards Sorek. It is currently being used as an infrastructure Tunnel that includes the fifth waterline that runs to Jerusalem via the Mekorot water corporation.
"The Kerem tunnel project is central to realizing the goal of changing Jerusalem's transport system. "
Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Leon
Construction of roads, the installation and testing of safety and electrical systems are some of the ongoing efforts to ensure the tunnel is safe for all seasons.
http://b3.zcubes.com/v.aspx?mid=8929997 Kerem Tunnel Kerem Tunnel allows for access to exclusive recreation areas for instance Ein Kerem, a neighborhood which has a Biblical zoo and aquarium and also the historic natural springs Ein Haniyeh and Ein Laban.
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