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Neve ParitzkiThe first tunnel for cycling in Israel opens in Jerusalem

The Kerem Tunnel allows for a an experience that is unique in terms of hiking and riding.
The Kerem Tunnel is the first cycle tunnel to be constructed in Israel and was officially opened in the year 2000 as a part of the Jerusalem Ring Path, a 42-kilometer cycle route that circles Jerusalem, the capital city.

נווה פריצקי The tunnel is located along the Nahal Refaim-Emek Mostza route. The tunnel's southern entrance is beneath Ein Laban in Refaim Park. The northern entrance can be located in Nahal Ein Kerem.

The 2.1-kilometer-long tunnel was officially opened by Jerusalem's Heritage Minister ZeevElkin. https://www.inn.co.il/news/577845 The ceremony was also attended by Mayor Moshelion Avi Balehnikov Gihon Water Company chairman, and many cyclists.

נווה פריצקי Jerusalem was once a major tourist attraction due to its rich past. נווה פריצקי Elkin said that apart from its historic treasures and modern amenities, tourism has also been incorporated into Jerusalem's city. "The opening of the tunnel project is another aspect of the growth of Jerusalem as well as its transformation into a desirable tourist destination for everyone in Israel and the world.

Elkin, whose ministry together with the Jerusalem Municipality spearheaded the project, stated that his ministry "invests hundreds of millions of shekels every year in the improvement of the tourism industry in Jerusalem and also in the development of exciting attractions and ventures that connect the rich history of our capital city to the future of Jerusalem... I would like to invite cyclists to ride a secure and modernized route that will take the cyclist through Old Jerusalem.

Elkin's Ministry Elkin's Ministry 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 will be the central tool for achieving our dream to change the notion of transportation in Jerusalem." "The tunnel, which is connected to the Jerusalem Ring Path, will connect with existing cycle paths within the city as well as those that will be paved within its diverse neighborhoods. It's designed to encourage bicycle riding within its inhabitants, and also to encourage a green transportation revolution in Jerusalem."

The Kerem Tunnel was originally excavated in 1990 to move the main sewer of Gihon Corporation towards the Sorek purification facility. The plant is located west of Sorek and is used today as an infrastructure tunnel.

"The Kerem Tunnel Project is crucial in achieving the dream of transforming the concept of transportation across Jerusalem. "

Jerusalem Mayor Moshe León
In order to make the tunnel accessible to the general public throughout the year the work includes road construction and installing blowers.


Kerem Tunnel Kerem Tunnel provides access to exclusive recreation spots, including Ein Kerem neighbourhood, the Biblical aquarium and zoo as well the historic natural springs Ein Haniyeh, Ein Laban Ein Laban, and Ein Haniyeh. https://www.israelhayom.co.il/mumlazim/article/13067733 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c6lwMSJfGow נווה פריצקי

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