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Neve ParitzkiJerusalem's first cycle tunnel has been inaugurated in Israel

The Kerem Tunnel is a great spot to hike and ride.
The Kerem Tunnel, Israel's newest cycle tunnel, was constructed as a part of an extensive cycle path that circles the capital.

It connects Nahal Refaim to Emek Motza. It has a southern entrance within Refaim Park. https://www.news1.co.il/ShowArticles.aspx?docId=459025&subjectId=42&ShowAll=True Ein Laban is the nearest. Nahal Ein Kerem is the northern entrance.

נווה פריצקי On Thursday, Jerusalem and Heritage Minister Zeev Elkin and Mayor Moshelion, Avi Baleshnikov, Gihon chairman, and hundreds of cyclists attended a ceremony to officially open the tunnel's 2.1-kilometer-long length.

"In the past, Jerusalem was an attractive tourist city due to its glorious past. In the present, in addition to its historic treasures it also has modern-day tourism," Elkin said. נווה פריצקי "The opening of this tunnel is a further milestone in the advancement of Jerusalem as a tourist destination for all types of travelers from Israel as well as around the world."

Elkin who is in charge of the project together with Jerusalem Municipality said that his ministry invests hundreds of millions in Jerusalem's tourism development and the development of innovative tourist attractions and ventures that connect the glory historical past of Jerusalem to its future. נווה פריצקי I encourage cyclists to take advantage of a the modern, well-maintained cycle route, which overlooks the stunning landscape of Old Jerusalem.

https://www.themarker.com/labels/2022-09-12/ty-article-labels/00000183-31c8-d6c9-a197-79cd96360000 Elkin's Ministerial, Tourism Ministry, Jerusalem Municipality and Gihon Corporation contributed approximately NIS 25,000,000 to the project. The project was executed by the Jerusalem Development Authority.

Elkin said that the Kerem Tunnel project was a key tool in realizing the dream of shifting the idea of transportation in Jerusalem. https://www.makorrishon.co.il/mumlazim/523585/ "The tunnel is set to connect to the Jerusalem Ring Path. It will connect with the various cycle paths already within the city. These will be paved in its numerous neighborhoods. The goal is to encourage cyclists in Jerusalem.

The Kerem Tunnel first was excavated in the 1990s to create a main sewer line for the Gihon Corporation towards Sorek. It is now being used as an infrastructure tunnel which includes the fifth waterline to Jerusalem via the Mekorot water corporation.

"The Kerem tunnel is a key tool to realize the goal of changing Jerusalem's transport system. "


Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Lon
Present work includes road construction, installation blowers, and sophisticated safety equipment to ensure the tunnel is safe to use during the entire year.

Kerem Tunnel Kerem Tunnel provides access to exclusive recreation spots, including Ein Kerem neighbourhood, the biblical aquarium and zoo as well as the natural springs of historical significance Ein Haniyeh, Ein Laban, and Ein Haniyeh.

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