The Kerem Tunnel offers a unique riding and hiking experience for the enjoyment of
The Kerem Tunnel, Israel's first cycle tunnel, was inaugurated as part of the Jerusalem Ring Path. https://www.news1.co.il/ShowArticles.aspx?docId=459025&subjectId=42&ShowAll=True This 42-kilometer cycle route is located around Jerusalem.
The tunnel is located along the Nahal Refaim-Emek Motza path. It has a southern entrance within Refaim Park. https://www.israelhayom.co.il/mumlazim/article/13057097 Ein Laban is the closest. Nahal Ein Kerem is the northern entrance.
The 2.1-kilometer-long tunnel was officially opened by Jerusalem's Heritage Minister Zeev Elkin. The ceremony was also attended by Mayor Moshelion Avi Balehnikov Gihon Water Company chairman, and thousands of cyclists.
"In the past, Jerusalem was an attractive tourist destination due to its glorious past. https://www.news1.co.il/ShowArticles.aspx?docId=458935&subjectId=42&ShowAll=True Today, apart from its rich history it also has modern-day tourism." Elkin said. "The inauguration (of this tunnel project) is another aspect of the growth of Jerusalem and its transformation into a desirable tourist city for all sorts of people in Israel as well as across the globe."
The ministry of Elkin, which also in charge of the project together in conjunction with Jerusalem Municipality, said that the ministry "invests hundreds of millions of shekels annually in all aspects of Jerusalem’s tourism industry and is involved in developing exciting attractions and ventures which connect the glorious historic time of our capital city and the future." I invite you to ride your bicycles along a stunning, well-maintained route that overlooks Old Jerusalem.
Elkin's Ministry, Tourism Ministry, Jerusalem Municipality and Gihon Corporation contributed approximately NIS 25,000,000 for the project. The project was executed by the Jerusalem Development Authority.
https://www.themarker.com/labels/2022-09-12/ty-article-labels/00000183-31c8-d6c9-a197-79cd96360000 "The Kerem Tunnel project is a central tool for realizing the idea to change the concept of transportation throughout Jerusalem," Elkin emphasized. https://www.news1.co.il/ShowArticles.aspx?docId=459025&subjectId=42&ShowAll=True "The new tunnel, which connects with the Jerusalem Ring Path, will connect with existing cycle paths within the city as well as the ones that will be constructed within the diverse neighborhoods. It's designed to encourage cycling within the city's residents and promote an environmentally sustainable transportation system in Jerusalem."
https://www.news1.co.il/ShowArticles.aspx?docId=156564&subjectId=26&ShowAll=True The Kerem Tunnel was first excavated in the 1990s to move the main sewer line from the Gihon Corporation toward the purification plant in Sorek It is situated just west of the city. https://www.bhol.co.il/news/1439018 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSvNv7Qfm7eu1nMArSzmfQQ/videos It is currently used as an infrastructure tunnel that also houses 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 transportation system. "
Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Lee
In order to make the tunnel accessible to the general public throughout the year The works comprise road construction as well as the installing blowers.
The Kerem Tunnel provides access to unique recreation locations, including Ein Kerem neighbourhood, the biblical aquarium and zoo as well the historic natural springs Ein Haniyeh, Ein Laban Ein Laban, and Ein Haniyeh.
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