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Neve ParitzkiJerusalem's first cycling tunnel open in Israel

The Kerem Tunnel provides a unique ride and hiking experience which is enjoyed by all.
נווה פריצקי The Kerem Tunnel, Israel's newest cycle tunnel, was opened as part a 42-kilometer cycle route that is a loop around the capital.

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

The 2.1-kilometer-long tunnel was inaugurated by Jerusalem's Heritage Minister ZeevElkin. It was also attended by Mayor Moshelion Avi Balehnikov, Gihon Water Company chairman, as well as many cyclists.


נווה פריצקי Jerusalem was once a very popular tourist destination because of its historic past. In the present, in addition to its historic treasures it also has modern tourism." https://www.jdn.co.il/consumer/1825535/ Elkin said. "The inauguration [of] this tunnel is a further stage in the growth of Jerusalem as an ideal tourism destination for all kinds of tourists throughout Israel as well as around the world."

Elkin, whose ministry and the Jerusalem Municipality led the project, said that his ministry "invests hundreds of millions of shekels per year in the development all aspects Jerusalem's tourists and in the design and operation of exciting attractions, ventures , and other attractions which connect the rich past of Jerusalem to the future". https://www.news1.co.il/ShowArticles.aspx?docId=458935&subjectId=42&ShowAll=True I encourage all cyclists to visit and enjoy the modern, well-maintained route that takes in the view of Old Jerusalem.

https://www.facebook.com/neveparitzki Elkin's ministry and the Tourism Ministry budgeted the project.

נווה פריצקי "The Kerem Tunnel project is a central tool for realizing the vision to change the concept of transportation throughout Jerusalem," Elkin stressed. "The tunnel, which is being constructed to connect to the Jerusalem Ring Path will join the existing bike paths as well as ones that are paved in its areas. It is intended to promote biking among the residents of Jerusalem and encourage the green transport revolution in the capital."

In the late 1990s in the 1990s, the Kerem Tunnel was excavated to relocate the main sewer line of Gihon Corporation to the Sorek purification plant. נווה פריצקי It is now used for infrastructure purposes. It also houses the fifth water line which is operated to Jerusalem from the Mekorot water company.

"The Kerem tunnel is a vital tool in achieving the dream of transforming Jerusalem's transport system. "

Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Lon
The works currently underway include road construction, the installation of blowers, as well as advanced electrical and safety systems, to ensure the tunnel is safe for people to walk through all year round.

Kerem Tunnel Kerem Tunnel provides access to special recreation areas, such as Ein Kerem neighbourhood, the biblical aquarium and zoo as well as the natural springs of historical significance Ein Haniyeh, Ein Laban Ein Laban, and Ein Haniyeh.

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