The Kerem Tunnel allows for a an experience that is unique in terms of hiking and riding.
In the 42-kilometer Jerusalem Ring Path cycling route that runs around the capital city, the Kerem Tunnel was inaugurated.
The tunnel links Nahal Refaim and Emek Motza. The tunnel's southern entry point is located within Refaim Park below Ein Laban. The northern entrance is located in Nahal Ein Kerem about half an hour from the Kerem junction.
Inauguration of the tunnel, which is 2.1 kilometers long, was held in Jerusalem and the Heritage Minister Ze'ev Elkin Mayor Moshelion, Heritage Minister Ze'ev Elkin Avi Baleshnikov (Gihon water company chairman) and hundreds more cyclists.
Jerusalem was once a very well-known tourist destination due to its historical past. Elkin stated that the present, in addition to its rich history the tunnel construction project encompasses modern day tourism. "The opening (of [this] tunnel project is a further step in the growth of Jerusalem and it's transformation into a sought-after tourist city for all sorts of visitors in Israel and around the world."
Elkin the minister whose ministry as well as the Jerusalem Municipality led the project, stated that his ministry "invests hundreds of millions of shekels each year to develop all aspects of Jerusalem's tourism and the design and operation of exciting tourist attractions, ventures, and activities which connect the rich past of Jerusalem's eternal city to its future". I would like to invite cyclists to join us and take a ride along an up-to-date and well-maintained cycling route that takes in the unique landscape of Old Jerusalem."
Elkin's Ministry Tourism Ministry, Jerusalem Municipality and Gihon Corporation contributed approximately NIS 25,000,000 for the project. Work was performed by the Jerusalem Development Authority.
Elkin stated that the Kerem Tunnel project is an crucial tool to realize the idea to transform the idea of transport in Jerusalem. https://www.facebook.com/neveparitzki "The tunnel is set to connect to the Jerusalem Ring Path. It will link to the numerous cycle paths already within the city. The paths will be paved in its diverse areas. https://www.haaretz.co.il/labels/2022-09-12/ty-article-labels/00000183-31c4-dc67-addb-79d7ffad0000 The objective is to encourage cycling among residents of the city.
The Kerem Tunnel was originally excavated in 1990 to move the main sewers of Gihon Corporation towards the Sorek purification facility. This plant is west of Sorek and is currently used as an infrastructure tunnel.
https://www.news1.co.il/ShowArticles.aspx?docId=156564&subjectId=26&ShowAll=True "The Kerem Tunnel Project is essential to realize the goal of transforming the concept of transportation all over Jerusalem. "
Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Lon
To make the tunnel usable to the general public throughout the year, the works include road construction and installation of blowers.
iframe src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/c6lwMSJfGow" width="560" height="315" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>
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.bhol.co.il/news/1439018
![[PukiWiki]](image/pukiwiki.png "[PukiWiki]")
