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Neve ParitzkiJerusalem is the site of the world's first bicycle tunnel in Israel.

The Kerem Tunnel offers a unique trail and riding experience to the enjoyment of
The Kerem Tunnel, Israel's first bike tunnel, opened as part of the Jerusalem Ring Path. This 42-kilometer cycle path surrounds Jerusalem.

The tunnel connects Nahal Refaim with Emek Motza. The southern entrance is located in Refaim Park, below Ein Laban while the northern entrance is located in Nahal Ein Kerem, about half a kilometer from the Kerem junction.

The 2.1-kilometer-long tunnel was officially opened by Jerusalem's Heritage Minister Zeev Elkin. It was also attended by Mayor Moshelion Avi Balehnikov, Gihon Water Company Chairman, and many cyclists.

"In the past, Jerusalem was an attractive city for tourists due to its glorious past. נווה פריצקי Elkin stated that nowadays, in addition to its historic treasures, the tunnel project also includes modern tourism. "The opening of this tunnel is another aspect of the development of Jerusalem's city Jerusalem and its transformation into a dazzling city that is attractive to all types of people throughout Israel as well as around the globe."

נווה פריצקי Elkin who, through his ministry and the Jerusalem Municipality led the project, said that the Jerusalem Municipality's ministry "invests hundreds to millions of shekels each year to develop all aspects of Jerusalem's tourists and in the creation and operation of new attractions, ventures , and other attractions that connect the glorious history of Jerusalem's eternal city to the future". I would like to invite cyclists everywhere to take a trip and enjoy the contemporary, well-maintained road that takes in the view of Old Jerusalem.

Elkin's Ministry Elkin's Ministry, the Tourism Ministry, Jerusalem Municipality as well as the Gihon Corporation all contributed to the project. The Jerusalem Development Authority completed the project.

"The Kerem Tunnel project is an essential tool to realize the idea to transform the idea of transportation in Jerusalem," Elkin emphasized. Elkin stated that the new tunnel is connected to the Jerusalem Ring Path and will connect with existing bike routes. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c6lwMSJfGow It will also be made paved in the various neighborhoods. נווה פריצקי It will also encourage cycling and promote green transportation in the capital.

The Kerem Tunnel, originally excavated by the Gihon Corporation in the 1990s in order to move its main sewer line to Sorek's purification plant.

"The Kerem Tunnel project is an essential tool for achieving the vision of transforming Jerusalem's transport model. "

Jerusalem Mayor Moshe León
Road construction, installation, blowers, modern safety systems , and electrical wiring are all part and parcel of the ongoing construction. The tunnel is safe for the public to use throughout the entire year.


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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