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The Kerem Tunnel is a great location to go on a hike or ride. In the 42-kilometer Jerusalem Ring Path cycling route, which surrounds the capital city, the Kerem Tunnel was inaugurated. The tunnel is a link between Nahal Refaim and Emek Motza. It has a southern entrance located in Refaim Park. Ein Laban is the nearest. Nahal Ein Kerem is the northern entrance. The 2.1-kilometer long tunnel was officially opened on Thursday by Jerusalem and the heritage minister Ze'evElkin and Moshe Lion, the Mayor. Moshe Lion. Avi Baleshnikov of Gihon, chairman of Gihon, and hundreds other cyclists were also present. Jerusalem's rich past was the main reason that it was a popular tourist spot during the time of its glory. Elkin stated that, today aside from its historical treasures it is also home to modern-day travelers. https://www.news1.co.il/ShowArticles.aspx?docId=459025&subjectId=42&ShowAll=True https://rishon.mynet.co.il/good_to_know/article/bywhg4vbo "The inauguration [of] this tunnel project is another step in the development of Jerusalem as an attractive tourism destination for all kinds of tourists from Israel as well as around the world." https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSvNv7Qfm7eu1nMArSzmfQQ/videos Elkin's ministry, which responsible for the project along alongside Jerusalem Municipality, stated that his ministry "invests hundreds and millions of shekels each year in all aspects of Jerusalem's tourism and in creating exciting attractions and ventures which connect the glorious historic past of our eternal capital with the future." I would like to invite cyclists to come and enjoy a modern and well-maintained cycling route that offers a view of the unique landscape of Old Jerusalem."
Elkin's Ministry Elkin's Ministry, the Tourism Ministry, Jerusalem Municipality, and the Gihon Corporation all contributed to the project. The Jerusalem Development Authority completed the project. Elkin said that "The Kerem Tunnel Project is an essential tool for achieving the goal to redefine the idea of transportation throughout Jerusalem." "The new tunnel will be connected with the Jerusalem Ring Path. It will link to the numerous cycling routes that exist within the city. https://www.facebook.com/neveparitzki These will be paved throughout the city's various neighborhoods. The goal is to encourage cycling among residents of the city. The Kerem Tunnel, originally excavated by the Gihon Corporation in the 1990s to relocate its main sewer line towards the Sorek purification plant. https://www.bhol.co.il/news/1439018 "The Kerem Tunnel project is an essential tool for achieving the vision of transforming Jerusalem's transport model. " Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Leon Road construction, installation and testing of safety and electrical systems are some of the ongoing efforts to ensure that the tunnel is secure throughout the year. Kerem Tunnel Kerem Tunnel allows for access to unique recreation areas, such as Ein Kerem, a neighborhood that includes a biblical aquarium and zoo, and historical natural springs Ein Haniyeh and Ein Laban. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IARj0i5sZlw |
