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

The Kerem Tunnel is a great spot to hike and ride.
The Kerem Tunnel, the first bicycle tunnel in Israel was opened as part of the Jerusalem Ring Path, a 42-kilometer cycling route that surrounds Jerusalem, Israel's capital city.

The tunnel connects Nahal Refaim with Emek Motza. נווה פריצקי Its southern entry is located in Refaim Park under Ein Laban. The northern entrance, Nahal Ein Kerem, is just half a kilometer away from the Nahal Ein Kerem junction.

נווה פריצקי The 2.1-kilometers-long tunnel project was officially 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 a slew of cyclists.

The city's rich history was a reason for it to be an extremely popular tourist attraction in the past. https://www.bhol.co.il/news/1439018 In the present, in addition to its rich history, it also incorporates modern-day tourism," Elkin said. "The launch (of [this] tunnel project is a further step in the expansion of Jerusalem and the transformation of Jerusalem into a popular city to visit for all kinds of visitors across Israel as well as across the world."

נווה פריצקי Elkin, who heads the project along with Jerusalem Municipality said that his ministry invests millions of dollars in the development of Jerusalem's tourism and in the creation innovative activities and ventures that tie the glorious past of Jerusalem to the future. נווה פריצקי I invite cycling enthusiasts to visit and enjoy the modern and well-maintained cycle route that offers a view of the unique scenery of Old Jerusalem."

The project was financed by the Elkin's department and the Tourism Ministry. https://www.news1.co.il/ShowArticles.aspx?docId=156564&subjectId=26&ShowAll=True It also included budgets for Jerusalem Municipality and the Gihon Corporation. The project was done by the Jerusalem Development Authority.

Elkin stated the fact that "The Kerem Tunnel Project is an essential tool for achieving the goal to redefine the idea of transportation throughout Jerusalem." Elkin explained that the proposed tunnel connects with the Jerusalem Ring Path and will join existing bike routes. The tunnel will also be paved in its various areas. It will also help cyclists and promote green transportation in the capital.

The Kerem Tunnel was originally excavated in 1990 in order to transfer the main sewer from Gihon Corporation towards the Sorek purification facility. The plant is located west of Sorek and is used today as an infrastructure tunnel.

"The Kerem Tunnel project is the central instrument to achieve the vision of changing Jerusalem's transportation model. "


Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Lee
To make the tunnel accessible to the general public throughout the year the work includes road construction, as well as installing blowers.

https://www.facebook.com/neveparitzki Kerem Tunnel Kerem Tunnel allows for access to exclusive recreation areas like Ein Kerem, a neighborhood which has a Biblical aquarium and zoo and also the ancient natural springs Ein Haniyeh and Ein Laban.

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