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Neve ParitzkiThe first cycle tunnel in Israel is inaugurated in Jerusalem

The Kerem Tunnel provides a unique riding experience and hiking experience that should be loved by everyone.
The Kerem Tunnel, Israel's first bike tunnel, opened as part of Jerusalem Ring Path. This 42-kilometer cycling route surrounds Jerusalem.


The tunnel links Nahal Refaim and Emek Motza. It is located in southern Israel within Refaim Park. נווה פריצקי Ein Laban is the nearest. Nahal Ein Kerem is the northern entrance.

The 2.1-kilometer long tunnel was inaugurated on Thursday by Jerusalem and the heritage minister Ze'ev Elkin as well as Moshe Lion, the Mayor. Moshe Lion. Avi Baleshnikov of Gihon Chairman of Gihon as well as a multitude of cyclists were also in attendance.

Jerusalem was a popular tourist destination because of its rich history. נווה פריצקי Elkin stated that today, in addition to its historical treasures, the tunnel project also encompasses modern day tourism. "The opening of this tunnel project is another milestone in the advancement of Jerusalem as an attractive tourist destination for all kinds of tourists throughout Israel as well as around the world."

Elkin who, along with the Jerusalem Municipality spearheaded the project, said the ministry "invests hundreds of millions of shekels every year in the improvement of the tourism industry in Jerusalem and in the creation of new attractions and ventures that connect the fascinating history of our capital city's eternal past to the future of Jerusalem... I would like to invite cyclists to ride a secure and modernized route that will take you through Old Jerusalem.

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

Elkin stated that the Kerem Tunnel project was a key tool in realizing the dream of shifting the idea of transport throughout Jerusalem. https://www.makorrishon.co.il/mumlazim/523585/ "The new tunnel will be connected with the Jerusalem Ring Path. It will be connected to the many cycle paths already within the city. These will be paved within the various areas. The goal is to promote cycling among residents of Jerusalem.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c6lwMSJfGow The Kerem Tunnel was first excavated in the 1990s to move the main sewer line of the Gihon Corporation toward the purification plant in Sorek It is situated just west of the city. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IARj0i5sZlw It is currently used as an infrastructure tunnel. It includes the fifth water line to Jerusalem from the Mekorot water company.

"The Kerem tunnel project is crucial to realize the goal of changing Jerusalem's transportation system. "

Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Lee
The works currently underway include road construction, the installation of blowers as well as modern safety and electrical systems to ensure the tunnel is safe for the public to pass through at all times of the year.

The Kerem Tunnel also allows access to unique recreation sites such as the Ein Kerem neighborhood, the biblical zoo and aquarium, as well as the historic natural springs in Ein Laban and Ein Haniyeh.

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