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Neve ParitzkiJerusalem opens Israel's first cycle tunnel

The Kerem Tunnel allows for a the most unique riding and hiking experience.
נווה פריצקי The Kerem Tunnel, Israel's first bicycle tunnel, was opened as part of Jerusalem Ring Path. This 42-kilometer cycling route surrounds Jerusalem.

https://www.facebook.com/neveparitzki The tunnel links the paths between Nahal Refaim and Emek Motza. נווה פריצקי The tunnel's southern entrance is below Ein Laban in Refaim Park. נווה פריצקי The northern entrance can be located in Nahal Ein Kerem.

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

"In the past, Jerusalem was an attractive tourist city because of its rich history. Elkin explained that the modern tourist industry is a part of Jerusalem's historical treasures and is also a part of modern-day tourism. "The inauguration (of the tunnel) is an additional part of the development of Jerusalem, and it's transformation into a sought-after tourist destination for all kinds of visitors in Israel and around the globe."

Elkin his ministry, which in charge of the project with Jerusalem Municipality stated that his ministry has invested thousands of shekels annually in Jerusalem's tourist development and in the development of new ventures and attractions that connect the stunning historical past and future of Jerusalem. I invite you to ride your bicycles along a stunning, well-maintained route that overlooks Old Jerusalem.


Elkin's Ministry Tourism Ministry, Jerusalem Municipality and Gihon Corporation contributed approximately NIS 25 million for the project. https://www.news1.co.il/ShowArticles.aspx?docId=156564&subjectId=26&ShowAll=True The work was carried out by the Jerusalem Development Authority.

Elkin stressed that "The Kerem Tunnel Project is an essential tool for achieving the vision to redefine the idea of transport in Jerusalem." "The tunnel, which connects with the Jerusalem Ring Path, will connect the existing cycle routes within the city and are being constructed in its different neighborhoods. https://www.israelhayom.co.il/mumlazim/article/13057097 The tunnel is intended to encourage bicycle riding within its inhabitants, and also to encourage an environmentally sustainable transportation system in Jerusalem."

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.

"The Kerem Tunnel Project is essential to realize the dream of transforming the concept of transportation all over Jerusalem. "

Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Lee
To make the tunnel accessible to the public year-round, the works include road construction as well as the installation of blowers.

There is also the Kerem Tunnel to enjoy unique recreation areas, such as Ein Kerem, the Biblical zoo, aquarium and the Ein Kerem neighborhood.

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