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Neve ParitzkiJerusalem The First Cycling Tunnel in Israel Tunnel opens

The Kerem Tunnel provides a unique riding experience and hiking experience that should be loved by everyone.
The Kerem Tunnel, the first bicycle tunnel in Israel, has been inaugurated as part of the Jerusalem Ring Path, a 42-kilometer cycle route that circles Jerusalem, Israel's capital city.

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

On Thursday, Jerusalem and Heritage Minister Zeev Elkin and Mayor Moshelion, Avi Baleshnikov, Gihon chairman, and hundreds of cyclists participated in a ceremony to mark the opening of the tunnel's 2.1-kilometer-long length.

"In the past, Jerusalem was an attractive city for tourists due to its glorious past. Elkin added that in addition to its historic treasures and modern amenities, tourism has also been incorporated into Jerusalem's city. "The opening of this tunnel is another part in the development Jerusalem. The tunnel transforms Jerusalem into an attractive destination for tourists of any kind of crowd throughout Israel, and worldwide."

Elkin who, along with the Jerusalem Municipality spearheaded the project, explained that the ministry "invests hundreds of millions of shekels every year in the development of all aspects of Jerusalem's tourism and also in the development of innovative activities and ventures that connect the rich history of our eternal capital to the future of Jerusalem... נווה פריצקי I encourage cyclists to take advantage of a the modern, well-maintained cycling route that overlooks the distinctive nature of Old Jerusalem.

https://www.israelhayom.co.il/mumlazim/article/13057097 Elkin's Ministry Tourism Ministry, Jerusalem Municipality and Gihon Corporation contributed approximately NIS 25 million for the project. Work was performed by the Jerusalem Development Authority.


Elkin stated the fact that "The Kerem Tunnel Project is an essential tool for achieving the vision to redefine the idea of transportation throughout Jerusalem." "The new tunnel will connect to the Jerusalem Ring Path. It will connect with the various cycle paths already within the city. https://www.themarker.com/labels/2022-09-12/ty-article-labels/00000183-31c8-d6c9-a197-79cd96360000 These will be paved in its various neighborhoods. נווה פריצקי The objective is to encourage cyclists in the city.

The Kerem Tunnel was originally excavated in the year 1990 to relocate the main sewer of Gihon Corporation towards the Sorek purification facility. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c6lwMSJfGow The plant is located west of Sorek and is still used as an infrastructure tunnel.

"The Kerem Tunnel project is the central instrument to achieve the dream of transforming Jerusalem's transport model. "

Jerusalem Mayor Moshe León
The current works include road construction, installation of blowers, as well as advanced electrical and safety systems, to ensure the tunnel is safe for people to walk through throughout the year.

The Kerem Tunnel allows for access to unique recreation areas, for instance Ein Kerem, a neighborhood which includes a Biblical aquarium and zoo and also the ancient natural springs Ein Haniyeh and Ein Laban.

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