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

The Kerem Tunnel provides a unique riding experience and hiking experience which is enjoyed by all.
The Kerem Tunnel, the first bicycle tunnel in Israel is now open as part of the Jerusalem Ring Path, a 42-kilometer cycle path that runs around the capital city.

נווה פריצקי נווה פריצקי It links Nahal Refaim to Emek Motza. It is located in southern Israel in Refaim Park. נווה פריצקי Ein Laban is the nearest. https://www.israelhayom.co.il/mumlazim/article/13057097 Nahal Ein Kerem is the northern entrance.

The 2.1-kilometer long tunnel was opened on Thursday by Jerusalem and heritage minister Ze'ev Elkin as well as Mayor Moshe Lion. Avi Baleshnikov of Gihon Chairman of Gihon, and hundreds other cyclists also attended.


"In the past, Jerusalem was an attractive tourist destination due to its glorious past. Nowadays, aside from its rich history the city also offers modern-day tourism." Elkin said. "The inauguration (of this tunnel project) is another aspect of the growth of Jerusalem and the transformation of Jerusalem into a popular tourist city for all sorts of people across Israel as well as around the globe."

Elkin who is in charge of the project together with Jerusalem Municipality said that his ministry invests millions of dollars in the city's tourism growth and also in the development of new attractions and ventures that link the glorious past of Jerusalem to its future. I invite the cycling community to take a relaxing and modern route that takes the cyclist through Old Jerusalem.

Elkin's Ministry, Tourism Ministry, Jerusalem Municipality and Gihon Corporation contributed approximately NIS 25,000,000 to the project. נווה פריצקי נווה פריצקי The project was executed by the Jerusalem Development Authority.

Elkin stated, "The Kerem Tunnel project will be a central instrument in achieving our goal to change the notion of transportation in Jerusalem." "The new tunnel, which will connect with the Jerusalem Ring Path, will join the existing cycle paths within the city as well as those that will be paved within its diverse neighborhood. https://www.haaretz.co.il/labels/2022-09-12/ty-article-labels/00000183-31c4-dc67-addb-79d7ffad0000 It is designed to encourage bicycle riding within its inhabitants, and to promote an environmentally sustainable transportation system in Jerusalem."

In the late 1990s, in the 1990s, Kerem Tunnel was excavated to transfer the main sewer line from Gihon Corporation to the Sorek purification plant. It is now used for infrastructure purposes. נווה פריצקי It is also home to the fifth water line that connects to Jerusalem from the Mekorot water company.

"The Kerem Tunnel Project is an important tool in realizing the dream of transforming the concept of transportation all over Jerusalem. "

Jerusalem Mayor Moshe León
Present work includes road construction, installation blowers, and sophisticated safety equipment to ensure the tunnel is secure to use all 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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