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Neve ParitzkiIsrael's first cycling tunnel is inaugurated in Jerusalem

The Kerem Tunnel offers a unique adventure in hiking and riding for the benefit of
The Kerem Tunnel, Israel's first cycle tunnel, was inaugurated as part of Jerusalem Ring Path. This 42-kilometer cycle path surrounds Jerusalem.

The tunnel links Nahal Refaim with Emek Motza. The tunnel's southern entrance can be found within Refaim Park below Ein Laban. The northern entrance can be found in Nahal Ein Kerem about half one kilometer away from the Kerem junction.

The 2.1-kilometers-long tunnel project was inaugurated in a ceremony on Thursday attended by Jerusalem and Heritage Minister Ze'ev Elkin, Mayor Moshe Lion, Gihon water company chairman Avi Baleshnikov and hundreds of cyclists.

Jerusalem was once a very popular tourist destination because of its historical past. Elkin stated that, in addition to its historical treasures, modern tourism is also incorporated into the Jerusalem city. "The opening of this tunnel project is another part of the development of Jerusalem as a city. Jerusalem as well as its development into a dazzling tourist city for all types of audiences in Israel as well as around the world."

Elkin, whose ministry was responsible for the project, along with Jerusalem Municipality stated that his ministry had invested hundreds of millions of shekels annually in the city's tourism development and in the development of new attractions and ventures that connect the stunning historic past with the the future of Jerusalem. I encourage cyclists to take advantage of a an attractive, well-maintained cycling route that overlooks the distinctive landscape of Old Jerusalem.


https://www.bhol.co.il/news/1439018 Elkin's ministry and the Tourism Ministry budgeted the project.

נווה פריצקי Elkin said that the Kerem Tunnel project is an crucial tool to realize the goal to alter the concept and transport 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 neighborhoods. נווה פריצקי נווה פריצקי The goal is to encourage biking among the residents of Jerusalem and encourage the green transport revolution in Jerusalem."

The Kerem Tunnel first was excavated in the late 90s to relocate a main sewer line for the Gihon Corporation towards Sorek. It is now being used as an infrastructure Tunnel which includes the fifth waterline that runs to Jerusalem from the Mekorot water corporation.

"The Kerem Tunnel Project is essential to realize the goal to change the way transportation is thought of all over Jerusalem. "

Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Leon
The work currently in progress includes road construction, the installation of blowers, as well as advanced security and electrical systems to ensure the tunnel is safe for pedestrians to travel through all year round.

You can also access the Kerem Tunnel to enjoy unique recreation spots, including Ein Kerem, the Biblical zoo, aquarium and the Ein Kerem neighborhood.

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