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Neve ParitzkiJerusalem's first cycle tunnel has been opened in Israel

The Kerem Tunnel provides a unique riding experience and hiking experience that is to be enjoyed by everyone.
The Kerem Tunnel, the first cycle tunnel in Israel was opened as part of the Jerusalem Ring Path, a 42-kilometer cycle route that circles Jerusalem, the capital city.

The tunnel links Nahal Refaim with Emek Motza. https://www.facebook.com/neveparitzki The southern entrance is in Refaim Park under Ein Laban. The northern entry, Nahal Ein Kerem, is just half a kilometer away from the Nahal Ein Kerem junction.

On Thursday, Jerusalem and Heritage Minister Zeev Elkin, Mayor Michael, Avi Baleshnikov, Gihon chairman, and hundreds of cyclists attended a ceremony to officially open the tunnel's 2.1-kilometer-long length.

Jerusalem was once a major tourist attraction due to its rich history. נווה פריצקי Elkin said that apart from its historical treasures, modern tourism is also integrated into the Jerusalem city. "The opening (of the tunnel) is another aspect of the development of Jerusalem, and the transformation of Jerusalem into a popular city to visit for all kinds of people in Israel as well as around the world."

Elkin who is in charge of the project together with Jerusalem Municipality said that his ministry invests hundreds of millions in the development of Jerusalem's tourism and in the creation innovative attractions and ventures that link the glory historical past of Jerusalem to its future. I encourage you to take your bicycles along a beautiful maintained, well-maintained path that looks out over Old Jerusalem.

נווה פריצקי Elkin's Ministry as well as the Tourism Ministry budgeted the project.

Elkin explained that the Kerem Tunnel project is an crucial tool to realize the idea to change the way of thinking and transport throughout Jerusalem. Elkin explained that the proposed tunnel is connected with the Jerusalem Ring Path and will join existing bike paths. The tunnel will also be paved throughout its different neighborhoods. It will also increase cycling and encourage green transport in Jerusalem.

The Kerem Tunnel first was excavated in the 1990s to create a main sewer line for the Gihon Corporation towards Sorek. It is now being used as an infrastructure Tunnel which also includes the fifth line of water to Jerusalem from the Mekorot water corporation.


"The Kerem Tunnel project is a central tool to realize the dream of changing Jerusalem's transportation model. "

Jerusalem Mayor Moshe León
Road construction, installation , and testing of safety and electrical systems are just some of the ongoing projects to ensure the tunnel is safe for all year.

The Kerem Tunnel also allows access to unique recreation spots which include the Ein Kerem neighborhood, the biblical zoo and aquarium as well as the historic natural springs in Ein Laban and Ein Haniyeh. נווה פריצקי נווה פריצקי נווה פריצקי

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