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

The Kerem Tunnel allows for a an experience that is unique in terms of hiking and riding.
The Kerem Tunnel, Israel's first bicycle tunnel, was opened as part of Jerusalem Ring Path. This 42-kilometer cycle path surrounds Jerusalem.


It links Nahal Refaim to Emek Motza. It is located in southern Israel located in Refaim Park. Ein Laban is the closest. Nahal Ein Kerem is the northern entrance.

https://www.news1.co.il/ShowArticles.aspx?docId=459025&subjectId=42&ShowAll=True The 2.1-kilometer-long tunnel was officially opened by Jerusalem's Heritage Minister Zeev Elkin. It was also attended by Mayor Moshelion, Avi Balehnikov, Gihon Water Company Chairman, as well as thousands of cyclists.

Jerusalem was a desirable tourist destination because of its glorious past. Elkin stated that, today, apart from its rich history, Jerusalem also incorporates modern tourists. "The opening of the tunnel project is a different element of the progress of Jerusalem and its transformation to an attractive tourism destination for all throughout Israel as well as around the world.

Elkin who is in charge of the project along with Jerusalem Municipality said that his ministry invests millions of dollars in the development of Jerusalem's tourism and in the creation innovative tourist attractions and ventures that connect the glory historical past of Jerusalem to its future. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c6lwMSJfGow I encourage the cycling community to enjoy a safe and modern route that takes you through Old Jerusalem.

Elkin's Ministry Tourism Ministry, Jerusalem Municipality and Gihon Corporation contributed approximately NIS 25,000,000 for the project. https://www.israelhayom.co.il/mumlazim/article/13057097 Work was performed by the Jerusalem Development Authority.

נווה פריצקי Elkin said, "The Kerem Tunnel project will be the central tool in achieving our goal to change the concept transportation throughout Jerusalem." https://jerusalem.mynet.co.il/good_to_know/article/hjnaame11i "The tunnel, which will connect to the long Jerusalem Ring Path, will join existing bike routes in the city as well as those that will be paved in the various neighborhoods in the hope of encouraging cycling among its residents and its visitors, and also in promoting the green revolution of transportation in Jerusalem."

In the 90s in the 1990s, the Kerem Tunnel was excavated to move the main sewer line from Gihon Corporation to the Sorek purification plant. It is now utilized as an infrastructure tunnel and houses the fifth water line which is operated to Jerusalem by the Mekorot water company.

"The Kerem tunnel project is the central instrument for achieving the vision to change the notion of transportation in Jerusalem. "

Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Lee
The current works include road construction, installation blowers and sophisticated security systems to ensure the tunnel is safe for all to use 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.

Website: https://www.israelhayom.co.il/mumlazim/article/13057097