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Neve ParitzkiIsrael's first cycling tunnel is inaugurated in Jerusalem

The Kerem Tunnel allows for a the most unique riding and hiking experience.
נווה פריצקי The Kerem Tunnel is the first cycle tunnel in Israel and was opened as part of the Jerusalem Ring Path, a 42-kilometer cycle path that runs around Jerusalem, the capital city.

נווה פריצקי The tunnel connects Nahal Refaim with Emek Motza. It is located in southern Israel located in Refaim Park. https://saloona.co.il/blog/%D7%90%D7%98%D7%A8%D7%A7%D7%A6%D7%99%D7%95%D7%AA-%D7%91%D7%A0%D7%95%D7%95%D7%94-%D7%A4%D7%A8%D7%99%D7%A6%D7%A7%D7%99/ Ein Laban is the closest. https://www.makorrishon.co.il/mumlazim/524295/ Nahal Ein Kerem is the northern entrance.

https://www.news1.co.il/ShowArticles.aspx?docId=156564&subjectId=26&ShowAll=True On Thursday, Jerusalem and Heritage Minister Zeev Elkin, Mayor Michael, Avi Baleshnikov, Gihon chairman and hundreds of cyclists participated in a ceremony to officially open the tunnel's 2.1-kilometer-long length.

Jerusalem's glorious past was a reason why it was an extremely popular tourist attraction in the past. נווה פריצקי Nowadays, aside from its historical treasures, it also incorporates modern tourism," Elkin said. "The launch of the tunnel is another aspect of the growth of Jerusalem's city Jerusalem and its transformation into an attractive city that is attractive to all types of audiences in Israel and throughout the world."


נווה פריצקי Elkin, whose ministry together with the Jerusalem Municipality spearheaded the project, said the ministry "invests hundreds of millions of shekels every year in the improvement of all aspects of Jerusalem's tourism and the development of exciting attractions and ventures that connect the glorious historical past of our capital city to its future... נווה פריצקי I invite the cycling community to take a relaxing and modern-day route that takes you through Old Jerusalem.

About NIS 25 million were put into in the project. It was budgeted by Elkin's ministry as well as the Tourism Ministry, the Jerusalem Municipality and the Gihon Corporation and the Jerusalem Purification and Sewerage Works, with the work carried out by the Jerusalem Development Authority.

Elkin stated the fact that "The Kerem Tunnel Project is a central tool to realize the goal to transform the concept of transport throughout Jerusalem." "The tunnel, which is connected to the long Jerusalem Ring Path, will connect the existing bike paths in the city and those that will be paved in its various neighborhoods, with the aim of encouraging cycling among its residents and its visitors as well as encouraging the green revolution of transportation in Jerusalem."

The Kerem Tunnel first was excavated in the 90s to move the main sewer line of the Gihon Corporation towards Sorek. It is now being utilized as an infrastructure tunnel which includes the fifth waterline to Jerusalem from the Mekorot water corporation.

"The Kerem tunnel project is central to realizing the vision for changing Jerusalem's transportation system. "

Jerusalem Mayor Moshe León
The current works include road construction, installation blowers, as well as advanced safety equipment to ensure the tunnel is secure for everyone to use all year.

נווה פריצקי The Kerem Tunnel gives you access to many recreational sites, such as Ein Kerem Neighborhood, the Biblical Zoo and Aquarium, and also historic natural springs Ein Haniyeh or Ein Laban.

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