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

The Kerem Tunnel provides a unique adventure in hiking and riding that should be enjoyed by everyone.
The Kerem Tunnel, the first bicycle tunnel in Israel is now open as part of the Jerusalem Ring Path, a 42-kilometer cycle route that circles Jerusalem, Israel's capital city.

נווה פריצקי The tunnel links the paths between Nahal Refaim and Emek Motza. Its southern entrance is located in Refaim Park, below Ein Laban and its northern entrance is located in Nahal Ein Kerem, about half a mile close to the Kerem junction.

The 2.1-kilometers-long tunnel was officially opened in a ceremony on Thursday , attended by Jerusalem and Heritage Minister Ze'ev Elkin, Mayor Moshe Lion, Gihon water company chairman Avi Baleshnikov and hundreds of cyclists.

נווה פריצקי "In the past, Jerusalem was an attractive tourist destination due to its glorious past. Elkin stated that the present as well as its historical treasures, the tunnel project also encompasses modern day tourism. "The inauguration of this tunnel is another part in the development Jerusalem. It transforms the city into an attractive destination for tourists of any kind of crowd within Israel as well as around the world."

נווה פריצקי Elkin who's ministry in charge of the project with Jerusalem Municipality stated that his ministry has invested hundreds of millions of shekels every year in Jerusalem's tourist development and also in the creation of new ventures and attractions which will link the amazing historical past and the future of Jerusalem. I invite cycling enthusiasts to visit and enjoy an up-to-date and well-maintained cycling route that takes in the unique nature of Old Jerusalem."

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

Elkin stressed, "The Kerem Tunnel project is a key instrument in achieving our goal to change the concept transportation throughout Jerusalem." "The tunnel, which connects with the Jerusalem Ring Path, will connect the existing cycle routes in the city and are being constructed in its diverse neighborhoods. The tunnel is intended to encourage cycling within its inhabitants, and to promote a green transportation revolution in Jerusalem."


In the late 1990s In the 90s, in the 1990s, Kerem Tunnel was excavated to transfer the main sewer line from Gihon Corporation to the Sorek purification plant. It is now used for infrastructure purposes and is also home to the fifth water line to Jerusalem by the Mekorot water company.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IARj0i5sZlw נווה פריצקי "The Kerem tunnel is a crucial tool for achieving the vision to transform Jerusalem's transport system. "

Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Leon
The current work includes road construction, installation blowers and advanced security systems to ensure the tunnel is safe for everyone to use throughout the year.

The Kerem Tunnel provides access to exclusive recreation spots, including Ein Kerem neighbourhood, the Biblical aquarium and zoo as also the historical natural springs Ein Haniyeh, Ein Laban Ein Laban, and Ein Haniyeh. נווה פריצקי

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