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Neve ParitzkiIsrael's first cycling tunnel opens in Jerusalem

The Kerem Tunnel offers an unforgettable riding and hiking experience to the benefit of
The Kerem Tunnel, Israel's first bike tunnel, opened as part of the Jerusalem Ring Path. This 42-kilometer cycle path surrounds Jerusalem.

The tunnel links Nahal Refaim with Emek Motza. It has a southern entrance in Refaim Park. Ein Laban is the nearest. Nahal Ein Kerem is the northern entrance.


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

"In the past, Jerusalem was an attractive tourist destination due to its glorious past. Elkin added that in addition to its historic treasures the modern tourist industry is integrated into Jerusalem's city. "The opening of this tunnel is another aspect of the development of Jerusalem's city Jerusalem and its transformation into a desirable tourist destination for all kinds of audiences throughout Israel and around the globe."

Elkin who is in charge of the project along with Jerusalem Municipality said that his ministry invests hundreds of millions in the development of Jerusalem's tourism and also in the development of new activities and ventures that tie the rich history of Jerusalem to its future. I would like to invite cyclists to ride along a an attractive, well-maintained cycling route that overlooks the distinctive scenery of Old Jerusalem.

Elkin's Ministerial, Tourism Ministry, Jerusalem Municipality and Gihon Corporation contributed approximately NIS 25 million to the project. The work was carried out by the Jerusalem Development Authority.

נווה פריצקי נווה פריצקי נווה פריצקי Elkin declared that the Kerem Tunnel project was a key tool in realizing the vision of changing the concept for transport throughout Jerusalem. "The tunnel, which is being constructed to connect to Jerusalem Ring Path will join the existing bike paths as well as ones that are paved in its areas. It is intended to promote biking among the residents of Jerusalem and encourage the green transport revolution in the capital."

In the 90s In the 90s, in the 1990s, Kerem Tunnel was excavated to relocate the main sewer line from Gihon Corporation to the Sorek purification plant. נווה פריצקי It is currently used for infrastructure purposes. It houses the fifth water line that connects to Jerusalem by the Mekorot water company.

"The Kerem tunnel project is the central instrument for achieving the goal of changing the concept of transportation throughout Jerusalem. "

Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Leon
Current projects include road construction, installation blowers and sophisticated safety equipment to ensure the tunnel is safe for all to use all year.

The Kerem Tunnel gives you access to a variety of places to relax, including Ein Kerem Neighborhood, the Biblical Zoo and Aquarium, and also historic natural springs Ein Haniyeh or Ein Laban.

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