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Neve ParitzkiJerusalem is home to the first tunnel for bicycles in Israel.

The Kerem Tunnel provides a unique riding experience and hiking experience which is enjoyed by all.
The Kerem Tunnel is the first cycle tunnel to be constructed in Israel and was inaugurated as part the Jerusalem Ring Path, a 42-kilometer cycle route that circles Jerusalem, the capital city.

The tunnel runs through the Nahal-Refaim-Emek-Motza path. It is located in southern Israel in Refaim Park. Ein Laban is the nearest. https://www.makorrishon.co.il/mumlazim/524295/ Nahal Ein Kerem is the northern entrance.

On Thursday, Jerusalem and Heritage Minister Zeev Elkin, Mayor Michael, Avi Baleshnikov, Gihon chairman, and a slew of cyclists participated in a ceremony to officially open the tunnel's 2.1-kilometer-long length.

https://www.news1.co.il/ShowArticles.aspx?docId=459025&subjectId=42&ShowAll=True "In the past, Jerusalem was an attractive city for tourists due to its rich past. https://www.inn.co.il/news/577845 In the present, in addition to its historic treasures, it also incorporates modern tourism." Elkin said. "The launch of the tunnel project is a different aspect of the development Jerusalem as well as its transformation into a desirable tourist destination for everyone in Israel as well as around the world.

Elkin who is in charge of the project in conjunction with Jerusalem Municipality said that his ministry invests millions of dollars in the development of Jerusalem's tourism and the development of innovative attractions and ventures that link the rich history of Jerusalem to its future. I would like to invite cyclists everywhere to come and take a ride along the modern, well-maintained route which overlooks Old Jerusalem.

נווה פריצקי A total of NIS 25 million were put into in the project. https://www.jdn.co.il/consumer/1825535/ It was budgeted by the Elkin's Ministry as well as the Tourism Ministry, the Jerusalem Municipality, the Gihon Corporation and the Jerusalem Purification and Sewerage Works, as well as the work done by the Jerusalem Development Authority.

Elkin explained that the Kerem Tunnel project is an crucial tool to realize the idea to alter the concept and transportation throughout Jerusalem. "The tunnel is set to connect with the Jerusalem Ring Path. It will be connected to the many cycle paths already within the city. They will be laid within the various neighborhoods. The goal is to promote cycling among residents of the city.

The Kerem Tunnel first was excavated in the 90s to move a main sewer line for the Gihon Corporation towards Sorek. It is now being utilized as an infrastructure tunnel which also includes the fifth line of water that runs to Jerusalem via the Mekorot water corporation.

"The Kerem Tunnel project is the central instrument to achieve the goal of changing Jerusalem's transportation model. "

Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Leon

Road construction, installation and testing of electrical and safety systems are just a few of the ongoing works to ensure the tunnel is safe throughout the year.

You can also access 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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