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Neve ParitzkiJerusalem is the site of the world's first bicycle tunnel in Israel.

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The Kerem Tunnel, the first bicycle tunnel in Israel was opened as part of the Jerusalem Ring Path, a 42-kilometer cycle route that circles the capital city.

The tunnel connects Nahal Refaim with Emek Motza. https://www.inn.co.il/news/577845 It is located in southern Israel located in Refaim Park. https://www.makorrishon.co.il/mumlazim/524295/ Ein Laban is the closest. נווה פריצקי Nahal Ein Kerem is the northern entrance.

The 2.1-kilometer long tunnel was opened on Thursday, by Jerusalem and heritage minister Ze'evElkin and Mayor Moshe Lion. Avi Baleshnikov of Gihon Chairman of Gihon as well as a multitude of cyclists were also in attendance.

"In the past, Jerusalem was an attractive tourist destination due to its rich past. Elkin added that in addition to its rich history and modern amenities, tourism has also been integrated into Jerusalem's city. "The launch of the tunnel project is yet another stage in the growth of Jerusalem as a tourist destination for all types of tourists from Israel and around the globe."


https://www.israelhayom.co.il/mumlazim/article/13057097 Elkin his ministry, which spearheaded the project along with Jerusalem Municipality stated that his ministry invested thousands of shekels every year in the city's tourism development and in the development of new ventures and attractions that connect the stunning historical past and the future of Jerusalem. I would like to invite you to ride your bicycles along a stunning and well-maintained road that overlooks Old Jerusalem.

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

Elkin stressed, "The Kerem Tunnel project is a key instrument for achieving our dream to change the concept transportation throughout Jerusalem." "The tunnel, which will connect with the Jerusalem Ring Path, will connect the existing cycle routes within the city as well as the ones that are being constructed in its diverse neighborhoods. It is designed to encourage cycling within its inhabitants, and to promote the green revolution in transportation in Jerusalem."

https://jerusalem.mynet.co.il/good_to_know/article/hjnaame11i The Kerem Tunnel was first excavated in the late 1990s to relocate the main sewer line of the Gihon Corporation toward the purification plant in Sorek, which is located just west of the city. It is currently used as an infrastructure tunnel. It also includes the fifth water line to Jerusalem from the Mekorot water company.

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

Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Lon
The current works include road construction, installation of blowers, as well as advanced security and electrical systems to make the tunnel safe for the public to pass through all year round.

The Kerem Tunnel provides access to special recreation areas, such as Ein Kerem neighbourhood, the biblical aquarium and zoo , as well as the natural springs of historical significance Ein Haniyeh, Ein Laban Ein Laban, and Ein Haniyeh.

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