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Neve ParitzkiJerusalem: Israel's First Cycling Tunnel opens

The Kerem Tunnel offers an unforgettable adventure on foot and in the saddle to the advantage of
The Kerem Tunnel, the first cycle tunnel in Israel, has been inaugurated as part of the Jerusalem Ring Path, a 42-kilometer cycle path that runs around Jerusalem, the capital city.

נווה פריצקי נווה פריצקי It links Nahal Refaim to Emek Motza. https://www.makorrishon.co.il/mumlazim/523585/ The tunnel's southern entrance is below Ein Laban in Refaim Park. The northern entrance is found in Nahal Ein Kerem.


The 2.1-kilometer-long tunnel was inaugurated by Jerusalem's Heritage Minister ZeevElkin. The ceremony was also attended by Mayor Moshelion Avi Balehnikov Gihon Water Company Chairman, and thousands of cyclists.

Jerusalem was once a popular tourist attraction due to its rich history. Elkin said that, the present as well as its rich history the tunnel construction project encompasses modern day tourism. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSvNv7Qfm7eu1nMArSzmfQQ/videos "The opening of this tunnel is another element of the development of Jerusalem. The tunnel makes Jerusalem an attractive tourist destination for all types of audience in Israel and around the world."

Elkin the minister whose ministry as well as the Jerusalem Municipality led the project, said that his ministry "invests hundreds to millions of shekels annually to develop all aspects of Jerusalem's tourism and the design and operation of new tourist attractions, ventures, and activities that link the rich history of Jerusalem to its future". נווה פריצקי I invite cyclists to enjoy the modern, well-maintained cycling route that overlooks the distinctive nature of Old Jerusalem.

נווה פריצקי Elkin's Ministry, Tourism Ministry, Jerusalem Municipality and Gihon Corporation contributed approximately NIS 25 million for the project. Work was performed by the Jerusalem Development Authority.

"The Kerem Tunnel project is the central instrument for achieving the vision to transform the idea of transportation in Jerusalem," Elkin said. Elkin explained that the proposed tunnel will connect with the Jerusalem Ring Path and will link with existing bike paths. It will also be paved in its different areas. The tunnel will be a great way to 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 currently used as an infrastructure tunnel.

"The Kerem tunnel project is crucial to realize the vision for changing Jerusalem's transportation system. "

Jerusalem Mayor Moshe León
In order to make the tunnel accessible to the public year-round the work includes road construction, as well as installation of blowers.

Kerem Tunnel Kerem Tunnel allows for access to exclusive recreation areas for instance Ein Kerem, a neighborhood that includes a biblical aquarium and zoo and also the historic natural springs Ein Haniyeh and Ein Laban.

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