The Kerem Tunnel offers a unique trail and riding experience to the enjoyment of
The Kerem Tunnel is the first bicycle tunnel in Israel and was inaugurated as a part of the Jerusalem Ring Path, a 42-kilometer cycling route around the capital.
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The tunnel links Nahal Refaim and Emek Motza. https://www.israelhayom.co.il/mumlazim/article/13057097 Its southern entrance is located beneath Ein Laban in Refaim Park. The northern entrance can be found in Nahal Ein Kerem.
https://www.makorrishon.co.il/mumlazim/524295/ The 2.1-kilometer-long tunnel was officially opened by Jerusalem's Heritage Minister ZeevElkin?. It was also attended by Mayor Moshelion Avi Balehnikov Gihon Water Company chairman, and many cyclists.
Jerusalem's rich past was the main reason that it was a popular tourist attraction in the past. Elkin stated that nowadays along with its historic treasures the tunnel construction project includes modern tourism. https://www.news1.co.il/ShowArticles.aspx?docId=458935&subjectId=42&ShowAll=True "The opening (of the tunnel) is an additional part of the development of Jerusalem and the transformation of Jerusalem into a popular city to visit for all kinds of people throughout Israel as well as around the globe."
Elkin who, through his ministry and the Jerusalem Municipality led the project, said that his ministry "invests hundreds of millions of shekels each year in the growth of all aspects Jerusalem's tourism and the development and operation of innovative tourist attractions, ventures, and activities that connect the glorious history of Jerusalem to its future". I would like to invite cyclists to ride a secure and modernized route that will take you through Old Jerusalem.
Elkin's Ministry and the Tourism Ministry budgeted the project.
"The Kerem Tunnel project is an essential tool to realize the idea to alter the notion of transportation throughout Jerusalem," Elkin emphasized. "The tunnel, which is being constructed to connect to the Jerusalem Ring Path will join existing paths for bicycles and the ones that will be paved within its neighborhoods. The goal is to encourage biking among its residents and promote the green movement in Jerusalem."
https://www.makorrishon.co.il/mumlazim/524295/ In the 90s In the 90s, in the 1990s, Kerem Tunnel was excavated to move the main sewer line from Gihon Corporation to the Sorek purification plant. https://www.israelhayom.co.il/mumlazim/article/13057097 https://www.news1.co.il/ShowArticles.aspx?docId=458935&subjectId=42&ShowAll=True It is currently used as an infrastructure tunnel. https://www.bhol.co.il/news/1439018 It is also home to the fifth water line to Jerusalem from the Mekorot water company.
"The Kerem tunnel project is a central tool for realizing the dream of changing the concept of transportation throughout Jerusalem. "
Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Leon
The current works include road construction, installation of blowers, as well as advanced electrical and safety systems, in order to ensure that the tunnel is secure for the public to pass through all year round.
It is also possible to use the Kerem Tunnel to enjoy unique places to relax, such as Ein Kerem, the Biblical aquarium, zoo and Ein Kerem neighborhood.
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