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Neve ParitzkiJerusalem opens Israel's first cycle tunnel.

The Kerem Tunnel allows for a unique hiking and riding experience.
The Kerem Tunnel, Israel's first bicycle tunnel, was opened as part of Jerusalem Ring Path. This 42-kilometer cycling route surrounds Jerusalem.

It links Nahal Refaim to Emek Motza. The southern entrance of the tunnel is below Ein Laban in Refaim Park. The northern entrance is found in Nahal Ein Kerem.

The opening ceremony of the tunnel that is 2.1 kilometers long, was held in Jerusalem and Heritage Minister Ze’ev Elkin Mayor Moshelion, Heritage Minister Ze'ev Elkin Avi Baleshnikov (Gihon water company chairman of the company) as well as a plethora of cyclists.

Jerusalem was once a very sought-after tourist destination due to its rich history. Elkin stated that today as well as its rich history the tunnel construction project incorporates modern-day tourism. https://www.israelhayom.co.il/mumlazim/article/13057097 "The opening of this tunnel project is a further part of the expansion of Jerusalem's city Jerusalem as well as its development into an attractive tourist destination for all kinds of people throughout Israel and around the world."

Elkin who, through his ministry and the Jerusalem Municipality led the project, said that his ministry "invests hundreds of millions of shekels annually in the development all aspects Jerusalem's tourists and in the design and operation of innovative attractions, ventures , and other attractions that connect the glorious history of Jerusalem's eternal city to the future". I encourage cyclists to take advantage of a a well-maintained, modern cycling route overlooking the unique landscape of Old Jerusalem.

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Elkin stressed, "The Kerem Tunnel project will be a central instrument for realizing our vision to change the notion of transportation in Jerusalem." "The new tunnel that connects to the Jerusalem Ring Path will join the existing bike paths as well as ones that are paved in its areas. The goal is to encourage biking within the city's residents and to promote the green transport revolution in the capital."

The Kerem Tunnel was first excavated in the early 1990s in order to shift the main sewer line from the Gihon Corporation toward the purification plant located in Sorek The Sorek Tunnel is located just west of the city. It is currently being used as an infrastructure tunnel that also houses the fifth water line, which connects to Jerusalem of the Mekorot water company.

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

Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Leon
Construction of roads and installation, as well as blowers, modern safety systems and electrical wiring are all part of the ongoing works. The tunnel is safe for the people to use all entire year.

נווה פריצקי You can also access the Kerem Tunnel to enjoy unique places to relax, such as Ein Kerem, the Biblical zoo, aquarium and the Ein Kerem neighborhood.

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