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Neve ParitzkiJerusalem's first cycling tunnel is inaugurated in Israel

The Kerem Tunnel offers an unforgettable riding and hiking experience to the benefit of
As part of the 42-kilometer Jerusalem Ring Path cycling route that runs around the capital city, the Kerem Tunnel was inaugurated.

The tunnel connects the path between Nahal Refaim and Emek Motza. The tunnel's southern entrance can be found within Refaim Park below Ein Laban. The northern entrance can be found in Nahal Ein Kerem about half one kilometer from the Kerem junction.

The 2.1-kilometer long tunnel was officially opened on Thursday, by Jerusalem and heritage minister Ze'ev Elkin as well as Mayor Moshe Lion. Avi Baleshnikov of Gihon Chairman of Gihon as well as a multitude of cyclists were also present.

Jerusalem's glorious past was a reason for it to be an extremely popular tourist attraction in the past. Elkin declared that, in the present aside from its rich history, Jerusalem also incorporates modern tourists. "The launch (of this tunnel project) is a further step in the expansion of Jerusalem and it's transformation into a sought-after tourist destination for all kinds of people throughout Israel as well as across the globe."

Elkin who is in charge of the project together with Jerusalem Municipality said that his ministry invests millions of dollars in the city's tourism growth and the development of innovative attractions and ventures that link the rich history of Jerusalem to its future. I invite the cycling community to enjoy a safe and modern route that takes the cyclist through Old Jerusalem.

https://www.themarker.com/labels/2022-09-12/ty-article-labels/00000183-31c8-d6c9-a197-79cd96360000 Elkin's ministry and the Tourism Ministry budgeted the project.

Elkin said that the Kerem Tunnel project was a important tool to realize the vision of shifting the idea of transportation throughout Jerusalem. נווה פריצקי "The tunnel, which is connected to the Jerusalem Ring Path, will connect the existing cycle routes within the city, as well as the ones that will be paved within its diverse areas. נווה פריצקי https://www.haaretz.co.il/labels/2022-09-12/ty-article-labels/00000183-31c4-dc67-addb-79d7ffad0000 It's designed to encourage cycling within its inhabitants, and also to encourage a green transportation revolution in Jerusalem."


The Kerem Tunnel, originally excavated by the Gihon Corporation in the 1990s in order to transfer its main sewer line towards the Sorek purification plant.

נווה פריצקי "The Kerem Tunnel Project is crucial in achieving the vision of transforming the concept of transportation all over Jerusalem. "

Jerusalem Mayor Moshe León
In order to make the tunnel accessible to the public year-round The works comprise road construction as well as the installing blowers.

The Kerem Tunnel also allows access to unique recreation spots such as the Ein Kerem neighborhood, the biblical zoo, aquarium and the as well as the historic natural springs of Ein Laban and Ein Haniyeh.

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