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Neve ParitzkiJerusalem: Israel's First Cycling Tunnel opens

The Kerem Tunnel is a great spot to hike and ride.
The Kerem Tunnel, Israel's newest bicycle tunnel, has been inaugurated as part of a 42-kilometer cycle route that is a loop around the capital.

It connects Nahal Refaim to Emek Motza. Its southern entrance is in Refaim Park, below Ein Laban, and the northern entrance is in Nahal Ein Kerem, about half a mile from the Kerem junction.

The 2.1-kilometer-long tunnel was officially inaugurated by Jerusalem's Heritage Minister ZeevElkin. The ceremony was also attended by Mayor Moshelion, Avi Balehnikov Gihon Water Company chairman, as well as hundreds of cyclists.

The city's rich history was a reason for it to be the most visited tourist attraction in the past. In the present, in addition to its historic treasures the city also offers modern-day tourism." נווה פריצקי Elkin said. נווה פריצקי "The opening of the tunnel is an additional element of the progress of Jerusalem and its transformation to an attractive tourist destination for all types throughout Israel as well as around the world.

https://www.news1.co.il/ShowArticles.aspx?docId=458935&subjectId=42&ShowAll=True Elkin, whose ministry and the Jerusalem Municipality led the project, said that his ministry "invests hundreds to millions of shekels each year in the growth of all aspects Jerusalem's visitors and in the development and operation of innovative attractions, ventures and attractions which connect the rich past of our eternal city to the future". https://jerusalem.mynet.co.il/good_to_know/article/hjnaame11i I encourage cyclists to take advantage of a a well-maintained, modern cycling route overlooking the unique scenery of Old Jerusalem.

A total of NIS 25 million was invested in the project, budgeted by the Elkin's Ministry, the Tourism Ministry, the Jerusalem Municipality and the Gihon Corporation and the Jerusalem Purification and Sewerage Works, and the work was carried out by the Jerusalem Development Authority.

"The Kerem Tunnel project is an essential tool to realize the vision to change the concept of transportation throughout Jerusalem," Elkin said. נווה פריצקי "The new tunnel will connect to the Jerusalem Ring Path. It will link to the numerous cycle paths already in the city. The paths will be paved throughout the city's diverse areas. The aim is to promote cycling among the residents of the city.

The Kerem Tunnel, originally excavated by the Gihon Corporation in the 1990s in order to move the main sewer line toward the Sorek purification plant.

"The Kerem tunnel project is an essential tool to realize the dream of changing the way of transport in Jerusalem. "

Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Lon

To make the tunnel usable to the public all year round the work includes road construction as well as the installation of blowers.

נווה פריצקי The Kerem Tunnel gives you access to a variety of places to relax, including Ein Kerem Neighborhood, the Biblical Zoo and Aquarium, and also historic natural springs Ein Haniyeh or Ein Laban.

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