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

The Kerem Tunnel allows for a the most unique riding and hiking experience.
The Kerem Tunnel, the first cycle tunnel in Israel is now open in the Jerusalem Ring Path, a 42-kilometer cycle route that circles Jerusalem, Israel's capital city.

The tunnel links Nahal Refaim and Emek Motza. Its southern entrance is within Refaim Park under Ein Laban. The northern entrance, Nahal Ein Kerem, is approximately half a mile away from the Nahal Ein Kerem junction.

The 2.1-kilometer-long tunnel was officially inaugurated by Jerusalem's Heritage Minister ZeevElkin. נווה פריצקי נווה פריצקי It was also attended by Mayor Moshelion, Avi Balehnikov, Gihon Water Company Chairman, and hundreds of cyclists.

Jerusalem's rich past was the main reason why it was the most visited tourist spot during the time of its glory. Elkin stated that, in addition to its historic treasures, modern tourism is also integrated into the city of Jerusalem. "The inauguration (of the tunnel) is another aspect of the growth of Jerusalem, and it's transformation into a sought-after tourist city for all sorts of visitors across Israel as well as across the world."

Elkin, whose ministry and the Jerusalem Municipality led the project, stated that his 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 tourist attractions, ventures, and activities that link the rich history of Jerusalem to its future". I would like to invite cyclists to enjoy a safe and modern-day route that takes you through Old Jerusalem.

About NIS 25 million was put into in the project. It was budgeted by the Elkin's Ministry The Tourism Ministry, the Jerusalem Municipality, the Gihon Corporation and the Jerusalem Purification and Sewerage Works, with the work carried out by the Jerusalem Development Authority.

https://www.news1.co.il/ShowArticles.aspx?docId=459025&subjectId=42&ShowAll=True Elkin stressed, "The Kerem Tunnel project will be the central tool in achieving our goal to change the concept transportation throughout Jerusalem." נווה פריצקי "The new tunnel will be connected with the Jerusalem Ring Path. It will be connected to the many cycling routes that exist in the city. These will be paved in its various neighborhoods. The goal is to promote cycling among residents of the city.

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

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

Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Leon
Road construction, installation , and testing of electrical and safety systems are just a few of the ongoing works to make the tunnel safer for all seasons.


The Kerem Tunnel also allows access to unique recreation spots - including the Ein Kerem neighborhood, the biblical zoo, aquarium and the and the historical natural springs of Ein Laban and Ein Haniyeh. נווה פריצקי

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