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Neve ParitzkiThe first cycle tunnel in Israel is inaugurated in Jerusalem

The Kerem Tunnel allows for a an experience that is unique in terms of hiking and riding.
https://www.israelhayom.co.il/mumlazim/article/13057097 The Kerem Tunnel, the first cycle tunnel in Israel, has been inaugurated as part of the Jerusalem Ring Path, a 42-kilometer cycling route that surrounds the capital city.

The tunnel connects the path between Nahal Refaim and Emek Motza. נווה פריצקי https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSvNv7Qfm7eu1nMArSzmfQQ/videos The southern entrance is located in Refaim Park, below Ein Laban, and the northern entrance is in Nahal Ein Kerem, about one kilometer away close to 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, as well as hundreds of cyclists.

Jerusalem was once a tourist attraction due to its rich history. Elkin explained that the modern tourism industry is one of Jerusalem's historical treasures and is also a part of modern-day tourism. "The launch of the tunnel is an additional aspect of the development Jerusalem as well as it's transformation into an attractive tourist destination for all types across Israel as well as around the world.

Elkin's ministry, which was also in charge of the project together with Jerusalem Municipality, stated that his ministry "invests hundreds of millions of shekels every year throughout Jerusalem's tourism and in creating new ventures and attractions which connect the glorious historic time of our capital city with its future." I invite cyclists to enjoy the modern, well-maintained cycling route overlooking the unique landscape of Old Jerusalem.


A total of NIS 25 million was earmarked in the project. It was budgeted by the Elkin's Ministry The Tourism Ministry, the Jerusalem Municipality, the Gihon Corporation and the Jerusalem Purification and Sewerage Works, with the work carried out by the Jerusalem Development Authority.

Elkin stated, "The Kerem Tunnel project will be a central instrument in achieving our goal to change the concept transportation throughout Jerusalem." נווה פריצקי "The new tunnel that connects to the Jerusalem Ring Path will join existing bicycle paths and those that will paved in its neighborhoods. נווה פריצקי It is intended to encourage cycling among the residents of Jerusalem and encourage the green movement in the capital."

In the 1990s, the Kerem Tunnel was excavated to move the main sewer line from Gihon Corporation to the Sorek purification plant. It is currently used as an infrastructure tunnel and is also home to the fifth water line that connects to Jerusalem by the Mekorot water company.

"The Kerem tunnel project is central to realizing the goal of changing Jerusalem's transport system. "

Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Leon
The work currently in progress includes road construction, the installation of blowers and advanced electrical and safety systems, to ensure the tunnel is safe for the public to pass through all year round.

https://www.news1.co.il/ShowArticles.aspx?docId=156564&subjectId=26&ShowAll=True You can also access the Kerem Tunnel to enjoy unique recreation areas, such as Ein Kerem, the Biblical Zoo, aquarium, and the Ein Kerem neighborhood.

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