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The Kerem Tunnel provides a unique riding experience and hiking experience that is to be loved by everyone. The Kerem Tunnel, Israel's newest bicycle tunnel, has been constructed as a part of an extensive cycle path that circles the capital. The tunnel connects the path between Nahal Refaim and Emek Motza. The southern entrance is located in Refaim Park, below Ein Laban while the northern entrance is in Nahal Ein Kerem, about one kilometer away close to the Kerem junction. https://www.israelhayom.co.il/mumlazim/article/13057097 Inauguration of the tunnel that is 2.1 kilometers long, was held in Jerusalem and Heritage Minister Ze’ev Elkin Mayor Moshelion, Avi Baleshnikov (Gihon water company chairman) and hundreds more cyclists. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSvNv7Qfm7eu1nMArSzmfQQ/videos https://www.bhol.co.il/news/1439018 Jerusalem was once a popular tourist attraction because of its rich past. Elkin stated that the present along with its rich history the tunnel construction project incorporates modern-day tourism. "The launch of the tunnel project is a different aspect of the growth of Jerusalem. The tunnel transforms the city into an attractive destination for tourists of any kind of crowd in Israel and around the world." Elkin who, through his ministry and the Jerusalem Municipality led the project, said that the Jerusalem Municipality's ministry "invests hundreds to millions of shekels annually in the growth of all aspects Jerusalem's visitors and in the development and operation of exciting attractions, ventures and attractions that connect the glorious history of Jerusalem to the future". I would like to invite cyclists to ride along a a well-maintained, modern cycle route, which overlooks the stunning landscape of Old Jerusalem. https://www.haaretz.co.il/labels/2022-09-12/ty-article-labels/00000183-31c4-dc67-addb-79d7ffad0000 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 work. https://www.makorrishon.co.il/mumlazim/523585/ Elkin explained that the Kerem Tunnel project is an crucial tool to realize the goal to change the way of thinking and transport in Jerusalem. https://www.makorrishon.co.il/mumlazim/524295/ "The new tunnel will be connected with the Jerusalem Ring Path. https://www.israelhayom.co.il/mumlazim/article/13057097 It will connect with the various cycle paths already within the city. https://www.makorrishon.co.il/mumlazim/523585/ These will be paved throughout the city's diverse areas. https://www.news1.co.il/ShowArticles.aspx?docId=459025&subjectId=42&ShowAll=True The objective is to promote cycling among the residents of Jerusalem. The Kerem Tunnel, originally excavated by the Gihon Corporation in the 1990s in order to transfer its main sewer line towards Sorek's purification plant. "The Kerem tunnel project is essential to achieving the dream of transforming Jerusalem's transportation system. "
The Kerem Tunnel provides access to special recreation areas, such as Ein Kerem neighbourhood, the biblical aquarium and zoo as well the historic natural springs Ein Haniyeh, Ein Laban Ein Laban, and Ein Haniyeh. |
