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The Kerem Tunnel is a great spot to hike and ride.

http://www.israelhayom.co.il/mumlazim/article/13067733 In the 42-kilometer Jerusalem Ring Path cycling route, which surrounds the capital, the Kerem Tunnel was inaugurated.

The tunnel connects the path between Nahal Refaim and Emek Motza. It has a southern entrance within Refaim Park. Ein Laban is the closest. Nahal Ein Kerem is the northern entrance.

The 2.1-kilometers-long tunnel project was inaugurated at a formal ceremony on Thursday , attended by Jerusalem and Heritage Minister Ze’ev Elkin, Mayor Moshe Lion, Gihon water company chairman Avi Baleshnikov and hundreds of cyclists.

“In the past, Jerusalem was an attractive city for tourists due to its glorious past. In the present, in addition to its historic treasures the city also offers modern-day tourism,” Elkin said. “The inauguration of [this] tunnel project is a further part of the expansion of Jerusalem as a city. Jerusalem as well as its development into an attractive tourist city for all types of people throughout Israel as well as around the world.”

Elkin who’s ministry spearheaded the project along with Jerusalem Municipality stated that his ministry invested hundreds of millions of shekels annually in the development of Jerusalem’s tourism as well as in creating new ventures and attractions that will connect the magnificent historical past and future of Jerusalem. I invite cycling enthusiasts to come and enjoy an up-to-date and well-maintained cycling route that overlooks the special scenery of Old Jerusalem.”

The project was financed by the Elkin’s Ministry and the Tourism Ministry. נווה פריצקי It also included budgets for the Jerusalem Municipality and the Gihon Corporation. The project was completed by the Jerusalem Development Authority.

Elkin stated that “The Kerem Tunnel Project is a central tool to realize the dream to transform the concept of transport in Jerusalem.” “The tunnel is set to connect to the Jerusalem Ring Path. It will link to the numerous bicycle paths that are already within the city. נווה פריצקי The paths will be paved throughout the city’s numerous areas. נווה פריצקי The objective is to encourage cycling among the residents of the city.

The Kerem Tunnel was originally excavated in the year 1990 to relocate the main sewer of Gihon Corporation towards the Sorek purification facility. This plant is located west of Sorek and is still used as an infrastructure tunnel.

“The Kerem tunnel project is an essential tool to realize the vision to change the notion of transportation in Jerusalem. ”

Jerusalem Mayor Moshe León

Road construction, installation, blowers, modern security systems and electrical wiring are all part and parcel of the current work. נווה פריצקי The tunnel is safe for the people to use all entire year.

Kerem Tunnel Kerem Tunnel allows for access to unique recreational areas, such as Ein Kerem, a neighborhood that includes a biblical aquarium and zoo, and also the ancient natural springs Ein Haniyeh and Ein Laban. נווה פריצקי נווה פריצקי נווה פריצקי