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Neve ParitzkiThe first tunnel for cycling in Israel opens in Jerusalem

The Kerem Tunnel allows for a the most unique riding and hiking experience.
The Kerem Tunnel, the first cycle tunnel in Israel was opened as part of the Jerusalem Ring Path, a 42-kilometer cycle route that circles Jerusalem, the capital city.

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

The 2.1-kilometers-long tunnel project was officially inaugurated during a celebration on Thursday attended by Jerusalem and Heritage Minister Ze'ev Elkin Mayor Moshe Lion, Gihon water company chairman Avi Baleshnikov and hundreds of cyclists.

Jerusalem was a popular tourist destination because of its rich and fascinating history. In the present, in addition to its historical treasures the city also offers modern tourism," Elkin said. "The opening (of [this] tunnel project is a further step in the growth of Jerusalem, and it's transformation into a sought-after tourist destination for all kinds of people across Israel as well as around the world."


Elkin his ministry, which in charge of the project with Jerusalem Municipality stated that his ministry has invested thousands of shekels every year in the development of Jerusalem's tourism and in the development of new ventures and attractions that connect the stunning historical past with the exciting future of Jerusalem. I invite the cycling community to take a relaxing and modern-day route that takes the cyclist through Old Jerusalem.

נווה פריצקי Elkin's Ministry, Tourism Ministry, Jerusalem Municipality and Gihon Corporation contributed approximately NIS 25 million to the project. נווה פריצקי The project was executed by the Jerusalem Development Authority.

Elkin stated, "The Kerem Tunnel project is a key instrument in achieving our goal to change the way transportation is conducted in Jerusalem." נווה פריצקי "The new tunnel, which will connect with the Jerusalem Ring Path, will join the existing cycle paths in the city as well as the ones that are being constructed in its various areas. It is designed to encourage cycling among its residents, and promote the green revolution in transportation in Jerusalem."

The Kerem Tunnel was first excavated in the 1990s to move the main sewer line of the Gihon Corporation toward the purification plant located in Sorek It is situated west of the city and is currently used as an infrastructure tunnel. It includes the fifth water line, which connects to Jerusalem of the Mekorot water company.

"The Kerem tunnel project is a central tool for realizing the vision to change the way of transport in Jerusalem. "

Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Lon
Road construction, installation, blowers, advanced security systems and electrical wiring are all part and parcel of the current work. The tunnel is safe for the people to use all year.

The Kerem Tunnel gives you access to a variety of places to relax, including Ein Kerem Neighborhood, the Biblical Zoo and Aquarium as well historic natural springs Ein Haniyeh or Ein Laban.

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