The Kerem Tunnel allows for a the most unique riding and hiking experience.
As part of the 42-kilometer Jerusalem Ring Path cycling route that runs around the capital city, the Kerem Tunnel was inaugurated.
The tunnel runs along the Nahal Refaim-Emek Mostza route. The southern entrance is within Refaim Park under Ein Laban. The northern entry, Nahal Ein Kerem, is about half a kilometer away from the Nahal Ein Kerem junction.
https://www.news1.co.il/ShowArticles.aspx?docId=156564&subjectId=26&ShowAll=True https://www.jdn.co.il/consumer/1825535/ The 2.1-kilometers-long tunnel project was inaugurated in a ceremony on Thursday , attended by Jerusalem and Heritage Minister Ze'ev Elkin, Mayor Moshe Lion, Gihon water company chairman Avi Baleshnikov, and a slew of cyclists.
Jerusalem was a desirable tourist destination due to its rich and fascinating past. Elkin added that in addition to its rich history, modern tourism is also incorporated into the Jerusalem city. "The inauguration of this tunnel project is a different element of the development of Jerusalem. https://www.israelhayom.co.il/mumlazim/article/13057097 The tunnel transforms Jerusalem into an attractive tourist place for all types of audience throughout Israel as well as around the world."
Elkin who is in charge of the project together with Jerusalem Municipality said that his ministry invests millions of dollars in the development of Jerusalem's tourism and the development of innovative attractions and ventures that link the glorious past of Jerusalem to the future. I invite the cycling community to enjoy a safe and modernized route that will take the cyclist through Old Jerusalem.
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Elkin's Ministry Tourism Ministry, Jerusalem Municipality and Gihon Corporation contributed approximately NIS 25 million for the project. The work was carried out by the Jerusalem Development Authority.
https://www.makorrishon.co.il/mumlazim/523585/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IARj0i5sZlw Elkin explained that the Kerem Tunnel project is an crucial tool to realize the goal to alter the concept and transport in Jerusalem. "The tunnel, which is being constructed to connect to the Jerusalem Ring Path will join the existing bike paths as well as the ones that will be paved within its areas. It's designed to promote biking among its residents and promote the green revolution in transport in the capital."
The Kerem Tunnel was originally excavated in the year 1990 to relocate the main sewer from Gihon Corporation towards the Sorek purification facility. https://www.news1.co.il/ShowArticles.aspx?docId=458935&subjectId=42&ShowAll=True This plant is located west of Sorek and is still used as an infrastructure tunnel.
"The Kerem Tunnel Project is an important tool in realizing the vision to change the way transportation is thought of throughout Jerusalem. "
Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Leon
The current works include road construction, the installation of blowers and advanced safety and electrical systems to ensure the tunnel is safe for the public to pass through throughout the year.
The Kerem Tunnel provides access to exclusive recreation spots, including Ein Kerem neighbourhood, the biblical aquarium and zoo , as also the historical natural springs Ein Haniyeh, Ein Laban and Ein Haniyeh. https://www.news1.co.il/ShowArticles.aspx?docId=459025&subjectId=42&ShowAll=True
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