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

The Kerem Tunnel provides a unique adventure in hiking and riding which is enjoyed by all.
The Kerem Tunnel, Israel's newest cycle tunnel, is inaugurated as part of an extensive cycle path that is a loop around the capital.

It links Nahal Refaim to Emek Motza. נווה פריצקי The southern entrance of the tunnel is beneath Ein Laban in Refaim Park. נווה פריצקי The northern entrance is found in Nahal Ein Kerem.

The 2.1-kilometer long tunnel was officially opened on Thursday by Jerusalem and the heritage minister Ze'ev Elkin and Mayor Moshe Lion. נווה פריצקי Avi Baleshnikov of Gihon Chairman of Gihon as well as a multitude of cyclists also attended.


Jerusalem was once a very sought-after tourist destination due to its historical past. Elkin stated that the current tourist industry is a part of Jerusalem's historical treasures and is also a part of modern-day tourism. "The launch of the tunnel project is a different aspect of the development Jerusalem and its transformation into a desirable tourism destination for all in Israel and around the world.

Elkin who's ministry responsible for the project, along with Jerusalem Municipality stated that his ministry had invested hundreds of millions of shekels every year in the city's tourism development and in the development of new activities and ventures that will connect the magnificent historical past with the exciting the future of Jerusalem. I encourage cyclists to come and enjoy the modern and well-maintained cycle route that overlooks the special scenery of Old Jerusalem."

The project was financed by the Elkin's department and the Tourism Ministry. It also included budgets for Jerusalem Municipality and the Gihon Corporation. The project was completed by the Jerusalem Development Authority.

נווה פריצקי נווה פריצקי Elkin said that the Kerem Tunnel project is an crucial tool to realize the vision to alter the concept and transportation throughout Jerusalem. https://www.makorrishon.co.il/mumlazim/523585/ "The new tunnel, which connects with the Jerusalem Ring Path, will connect with existing cycle paths within the city, and will be paved within its various neighborhoods. It's designed to encourage cycling within the city's residents and to promote a green transportation revolution in Jerusalem."

In the 1990s, in the 1990s, Kerem Tunnel was excavated to transfer the main sewer line from Gihon Corporation to the Sorek purification plant. It is now utilized for infrastructure purposes and houses the fifth water line that connects to Jerusalem from the Mekorot water company.

"The Kerem tunnel project is a central tool for realizing the goal of changing the concept of transportation throughout Jerusalem. "

Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Lon
Road construction, installation , and testing of electrical and safety systems are just some of the ongoing works to ensure the tunnel is safe for all seasons.

The Kerem Tunnel also allows access to unique recreation sites which include the Ein Kerem neighborhood, the biblical zoo and aquarium and the historical natural springs of Ein Laban and Ein Haniyeh. https://www.facebook.com/neveparitzki

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