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Neve ParitzkiJerusalem The First Cycling Tunnel in Israel Tunnel opens

The Kerem Tunnel is a great location to go on a hike or ride.
The Kerem Tunnel, Israel's newest cycle tunnel, was opened as part the 42-kilometer cycle route which circles the capital.

The tunnel links the paths between Nahal Refaim and Emek Motza. The tunnel's southern entrance can be found within Refaim Park below Ein Laban. The northern entrance can be found in Nahal Ein Kerem about half one kilometer from the Kerem junction.

The 2.1-kilometer long tunnel was opened on Thursday, by Jerusalem and heritage minister Ze'evElkin and Moshe Lion, the Mayor. Moshe Lion. Avi Baleshnikov of Gihon Chairman of Gihon and a plethora of other cyclists also attended.

Jerusalem's glorious past was a reason why it was the most visited tourist destination during the time of its glory. Elkin said that today in addition to its rich history, Jerusalem is also a destination for modern-day tourists. https://www.news1.co.il/ShowArticles.aspx?docId=458935&subjectId=42&ShowAll=True "The inauguration[of] the tunnel project is another element of the progress of Jerusalem and it's transformation into an attractive tourist destination for all types in Israel and around the world.

Elkin his ministry, which together with the Jerusalem Municipality spearheaded the project, stated that his ministry "invests hundreds of millions of shekels every year in the development of Jerusalem's tourism in all its aspects and the development of innovative tourist attractions and ventures that link the rich history of our eternal capital to its future... I would like to invite cyclists to ride along a an attractive, well-maintained cycling route overlooking the unique scenery of Old Jerusalem.

A total of NIS 25 million were earmarked in the project. https://www.makorrishon.co.il/mumlazim/524295/ נווה פריצקי It was budgeted by the Elkin's Ministry, the Tourism Ministry, the Jerusalem Municipality as well as 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 is an essential tool for achieving the goal to redefine the idea of transport in Jerusalem." "The tunnel is set to connect with the Jerusalem Ring Path. It will link to the numerous cycling routes that exist in the city. They will be laid within the diverse areas. The aim is to encourage cycling among the residents of Jerusalem.


In the 1990s in the 1990s, in the 1990s, Kerem Tunnel was excavated to relocate the main sewer line from Gihon Corporation to the Sorek purification plant. It is now used as an infrastructure tunnel and houses the fifth water line to Jerusalem by the Mekorot water company.

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

Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Lee
Construction of roads, installation, blowers, sophisticated safety systems and electrical wiring are all part and parcel of the current construction. נווה פריצקי The tunnel will be safe for the people to use all year.

The Kerem Tunnel also allows access to unique recreation sites which include the Ein Kerem neighborhood, the biblical zoo and aquarium along with the historic natural springs of Ein Laban and Ein Haniyeh.

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