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Neve ParitzkiJerusalem is home to Israel's first bicycle tunnel

The Kerem Tunnel offers a unique adventure in hiking and riding for the benefit of
The Kerem Tunnel, Israel's first bicycle tunnel, was opened as part of Jerusalem Ring Path. This 42-kilometer cycle path surrounds Jerusalem.


The tunnel is located through the Nahal-Refaim-Emek-Motza route. נווה פריצקי https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IARj0i5sZlw The tunnel's southern entry point is located within Refaim Park below Ein Laban. נווה פריצקי While the northern entrance can be found in Nahal Ein Kerem about half one kilometer from the Kerem junction.

נווה פריצקי The opening ceremony of the tunnel, which is 2.1 kilometers long, was held in Jerusalem and Heritage Minister Ze’ev Elkin Mayor Moshelion, Heritage Minister Ze'ev Elkin Avi Baleshnikov (Gihon water company chairman of the company) and hundreds more cyclists.

Jerusalem's rich past was the main reason that it was the most visited tourist attraction during the time of its glory. נווה פריצקי Elkin said that today in addition to its historical treasures it also incorporates modern tourists. "The opening of the tunnel is an additional aspect of the growth of Jerusalem and its transformation into a desirable tourist destination for all types across Israel and around the world.

Elkin, whose ministry together with the Jerusalem Municipality spearheaded the project, explained that the ministry "invests hundreds of millions of shekels every year in the improvement of the tourism industry in Jerusalem and the development of innovative attractions and ventures that connect the glorious historical past of our capital city to the future of Jerusalem... I would like to invite cyclists to ride along a the modern, well-maintained cycling route that overlooks the distinctive scenery of Old Jerusalem.

The project was financed by Elkin's ministry as well as the Tourism Ministry. It also included budgets for Jerusalem Municipality and the Gihon Corporation. The work was done by the Jerusalem Development Authority.

Elkin stressed the fact that "The Kerem Tunnel Project is a central tool to realize the dream to transform the concept of transport throughout Jerusalem." "The new tunnel will connect to the Jerusalem Ring Path. It will link to the numerous bicycle paths that are already within the city. נווה פריצקי They will be laid within the diverse areas. נווה פריצקי The goal is to encourage cycling among the residents of the city.

The Kerem Tunnel was originally excavated in 1990 in order to transfer the main sewer from Gihon Corporation towards the Sorek purification facility. This plant is located west of Sorek and is currently used as an infrastructure tunnel.

"The Kerem Tunnel project is an essential tool for achieving the goal of transforming Jerusalem's transportation model. "

Jerusalem Mayor Moshe León
The works currently underway include road construction, installation of blowers and advanced safety and electrical systems in order to ensure that the tunnel is secure for the public to pass through all year round.

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

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