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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
As part of the 42-kilometer Jerusalem Ring Path cycling route, which surrounds the capital city, the Kerem Tunnel was inaugurated.

The tunnel connects Nahal Refaim with Emek Motza. נווה פריצקי The tunnel's southern entrance is located within Refaim Park below Ein Laban. While the northern entrance can be found in Nahal Ein Kerem about half one kilometer away from the Kerem junction.


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

Jerusalem was once popular tourist destination because of its historical past. https://www.themarker.com/labels/2022-09-12/ty-article-labels/00000183-31c8-d6c9-a197-79cd96360000 נווה פריצקי Elkin explained that the present, in addition to its historical treasures the tunnel project encompasses modern day tourism. "The launch of the tunnel is another aspect of the growth of Jerusalem's city Jerusalem as well as its development into an attractive tourist city for all types of audiences in Israel and around the world."

Elkin is the project's director. project in conjunction with Jerusalem Municipality said that his ministry invests millions of dollars in Jerusalem's tourism development and the development of innovative activities and ventures that tie the rich history of Jerusalem to its future. נווה פריצקי I would like to invite cyclists to enjoy a safe and modern-day route that takes the cyclist through Old Jerusalem.

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

נווה פריצקי Elkin stated the fact that "The Kerem Tunnel Project is the central instrument to achieve the goal to change the way we think about transportation throughout Jerusalem." https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IARj0i5sZlw Elkin explained that the proposed tunnel is connected with the Jerusalem Ring Path and will connect with existing bike paths. It will also be paved in its various areas. It will also encourage cycling and promote green transport in Jerusalem.

The Kerem Tunnel first was excavated in the late 90s to relocate the main sewer line of the Gihon Corporation towards Sorek. It is now being used as an infrastructure Tunnel which also includes the fifth line of water that runs to Jerusalem from the Mekorot water corporation.

"The Kerem tunnel project is a central tool for realizing the goal of changing the way of transport in Jerusalem. "

Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Leon
Road construction, installation and testing of electrical and safety systems are just a few of the ongoing projects to make the tunnel safer for all year.

Kerem Tunnel Kerem Tunnel provides access to exclusive recreation spots, including Ein Kerem neighbourhood, the biblical aquarium and zoo , as well the historic natural springs Ein Haniyeh, Ein Laban, and Ein Haniyeh.

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