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Neve ParitzkiJerusalem's first cycling tunnel inaugurated in Israel

The Kerem Tunnel is a great location to go on a hike or ride.
נווה פריצקי The Kerem Tunnel is the first cycle tunnel to be constructed in Israel and was inaugurated as part the Jerusalem Ring Path, a 42-kilometer cycle route that circles the capital.


The tunnel links the paths between Nahal Refaim and Emek Motza. The southern entrance of the tunnel is below Ein Laban in Refaim Park. The northern entrance is located in Nahal Ein Kerem.

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

Jerusalem was a sought-after tourist destination due to its glorious history. Elkin said that today in addition to its rich history, Jerusalem is also a destination for modern-day tourists. נווה פריצקי "The opening of this tunnel project is a different element of the development of Jerusalem. נווה פריצקי The tunnel transforms Jerusalem into an attractive tourist destination for all types of audience within Israel and around the world."

Elkin his ministry, which spearheaded the project along with Jerusalem Municipality stated that his ministry has invested thousands of shekels every year in the city's tourism development and also in the creation of new ventures and attractions that connect the stunning historical past with the exciting future of Jerusalem. I encourage cyclists to take advantage of a an attractive, well-maintained cycling route overlooking the unique landscape of Old Jerusalem.

Elkin's Ministry and the Tourism Ministry budgeted the project.

נווה פריצקי Elkin stated, "The Kerem Tunnel project will be the central tool for realizing our vision to change the concept transportation throughout Jerusalem." "The new tunnel, which connects with the Jerusalem Ring Path, will connect the existing cycle routes within the city, as well as those that will be constructed within the various neighborhoods. It's designed to encourage bicycling within the city's residents and also to encourage a green transportation revolution in Jerusalem."

The Kerem Tunnel was first excavated in the early 1990s in order to shift the main sewer line from the Gihon Corporation toward the purification plant located in Sorek It is situated to the west of the city. It is used today as an infrastructure tunnel that also includes the fifth water line to Jerusalem of the Mekorot water company.

"The Kerem tunnel is a key tool to realize the dream of transforming Jerusalem's transportation system. "

Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Leon
Present works include road construction, installation blowers, as well as advanced safety systems to ensure that the tunnel is safe for everyone to use during the entire year.

Kerem Tunnel Kerem Tunnel provides access to unique recreation locations, 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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