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Neve ParitzkiIsrael's first cycling tunnel is inaugurated in Jerusalem

Kerem Tunnel Kerem Tunnel offers a unique riding and hiking experience for the benefit of
The Kerem Tunnel, the first cycle tunnel in Israel was opened as part of the Jerusalem Ring Path, a 42-kilometer cycle route that circles Jerusalem, the capital city.

The tunnel connects Nahal Refaim with Emek Motza. The southern entrance of the tunnel is below Ein Laban in Refaim Park. The northern entrance can be found in Nahal Ein Kerem.

נווה פריצקי The 2.1-kilometers-long tunnel was officially opened at a formal ceremony held on Thursday that was attended by Jerusalem and Heritage Minister Ze'ev Elkin Mayor Moshe Lion, Gihon water company chairman Avi Baleshnikov and hundreds of cyclists.

נווה פריצקי Jerusalem was once a very well-known tourist destination due to its rich history. Elkin declared that, in the present aside from its historical treasures it is also a destination for modern-day tourists. "The inauguration[of] the tunnel project is another element of the progress of Jerusalem and its transformation to an attractive tourist destination for all types in Israel and around the world.

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSvNv7Qfm7eu1nMArSzmfQQ/videos Elkin who, through his ministry and the Jerusalem Municipality led the project, said that his ministry "invests hundreds to millions of shekels per year to develop all aspects of Jerusalem's tourists and in the design and operation of exciting attractions, ventures and attractions that connect the glorious history of Jerusalem to the future". I invite you to ride your bicycles along a stunning and well-maintained road that overlooks Old Jerusalem.


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

"The Kerem Tunnel project is a central tool for realizing the idea to change the concept of transportation throughout Jerusalem," Elkin said. נווה פריצקי "The tunnel is set to connect with the Jerusalem Ring Path. It will be connected to the many bicycle paths that are already in the city. These will be paved within the diverse neighborhoods. The aim is to encourage cycling among the residents of the city.

The Kerem Tunnel was originally excavated in 1990 to move the main sewer of Gihon Corporation towards the Sorek purification facility. This plant is located west of Sorek and is still used as an infrastructure tunnel.

"The Kerem tunnel project is central to realizing the dream of transforming Jerusalem's transportation system. "

Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Lee
To make the tunnel usable to the public all year round The works comprise road construction as well as the installing blowers.

https://www.makorrishon.co.il/mumlazim/523585/ The Kerem Tunnel gives you access to a variety of places to relax, including Ein Kerem Neighborhood, the Biblical Zoo and Aquarium and also historic natural springs Ein Haniyeh or Ein Laban.

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