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Neve ParitzkiJerusalem The First Cycling Tunnel in Israel Tunnel opens

The Kerem Tunnel offers an unforgettable adventure on foot and in the saddle to the benefit of
The Kerem Tunnel, the first bicycle tunnel in Israel is now open as part of the Jerusalem Ring Path, a 42-kilometer cycle route that circles Jerusalem, Israel's capital city.

The tunnel runs along the Nahal Refaim-Emek Mostza route. The tunnel's southern entrance can be found in Refaim Park below Ein Laban. The northern entrance is located in Nahal Ein Kerem about half one kilometer from the Kerem junction.


The 2.1-kilometers-long tunnel project was inaugurated at a formal ceremony on Thursday , attended by Jerusalem and Heritage Minister Ze'evElkin, Mayor Moshe Lion, Gihon water company chairman Avi Baleshnikov as well as hundreds of cyclists.

The city's rich history was a reason why it was the most visited tourist destination during the time of its glory. Elkin stated that today as well as its historical treasures, the tunnel project also includes modern tourism. "The opening of this tunnel project is yet another step in the development of Jerusalem as a tourist destination for all types of travelers in Israel as well as around the world."

נווה פריצקי Elkin, who heads the project together with Jerusalem Municipality said that his ministry invests hundreds of millions in the city's tourism growth and in the creation innovative tourist attractions and ventures that connect the glorious past of Jerusalem to the future. I would like to invite cyclists to come and enjoy a modern and well-maintained cycling route that overlooks the special nature of Old Jerusalem."

נווה פריצקי Elkin's Ministry Elkin's Ministry, the Tourism Ministry, Jerusalem Municipality as well as the Gihon Corporation all contributed to the project. The Jerusalem Development Authority completed the work.

Elkin declared that the Kerem Tunnel project was a crucial element in achieving the dream of altering the way of transportation throughout Jerusalem. Elkin explained that the proposed tunnel connects with the Jerusalem Ring Path and will link with existing bike routes. It will also be made paved in its various areas. https://www.bhol.co.il/news/1439018 The tunnel will be a great way to help cyclists and promote green transportation in the capital.

The Kerem Tunnel was originally excavated in the year 1990 to relocate the main sewer from Gihon Corporation towards the Sorek purification facility. נווה פריצקי The plant is located west of Sorek and is used today as an infrastructure tunnel.

"The Kerem Tunnel Project is an important tool in realizing the vision to change the way transportation is thought of across Jerusalem. "

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

Kerem Tunnel Kerem Tunnel allows for access to unique recreational areas, for instance Ein Kerem, a neighborhood which includes a Biblical zoo and aquarium and historical natural springs Ein Haniyeh and Ein Laban.

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