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Neve ParitzkiJerusalem's first cycling tunnel is opened in Israel

The Kerem Tunnel allows for a the most unique riding and hiking experience.
The Kerem Tunnel is the first bike tunnel to be constructed in Israel and was inaugurated as part the Jerusalem Ring Path, a 42-kilometer cycle path that runs around the capital.

The tunnel links the paths between Nahal Refaim and Emek Motza. Its southern entrance is in Refaim Park under Ein Laban. The northern entry, Nahal Ein Kerem, is about half a kilometer away from the Nahal Ein Kerem junction.

Inauguration of the tunnel which measures 2.1 kilometers long took place in Jerusalem and the Heritage Minister Ze'ev Elkin Mayor Moshelion, Avi Baleshnikov (Gihon water company chairman of the company) as well as a plethora of cyclists.

Jerusalem was a popular tourist destination because of its glorious history. Elkin stated that, today aside from its historic treasures, it also incorporates modern tourists. https://www.makorrishon.co.il/mumlazim/524295/ "The launch of the tunnel project is a different part in the development Jerusalem. נווה פריצקי נווה פריצקי It makes Jerusalem an attractive tourist destination for all types of audience throughout Israel, and worldwide."

Elkin his ministry, which together with the Jerusalem Municipality spearheaded the project, explained that the ministry "invests hundreds of millions of shekels each year in the development of Jerusalem's tourism in all its aspects and also in the development of innovative attractions and ventures that connect the rich history of our capital city to its future... I would like to invite cyclists to ride along a the modern, well-maintained cycle route, which overlooks the stunning scenery of Old Jerusalem.

Elkin's Ministry Elkin's Ministry, the Tourism Ministry, Jerusalem Municipality and the Gihon Corporation all contributed to the project. The Jerusalem Development Authority completed the work.

Elkin said that the Kerem Tunnel project is an important tool in realizing the vision to alter the concept and transport in Jerusalem. "The tunnel, which is connected to the lengthy Jerusalem Ring Path, will connect the existing bike pathways in the city, as well as those that are paved in its various neighborhoods, with the aim of encouraging cycling among its residents and its visitors, and also promoting the green revolution of transportation in Jerusalem."

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

"The Kerem tunnel is a crucial tool for achieving the vision to transform Jerusalem's transportation system. "

Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Lee
To make the tunnel accessible to the public all year round the work includes road construction as well as the installation of blowers.

Kerem Tunnel Kerem Tunnel provides access to special recreation areas, such as Ein Kerem neighbourhood, the biblical aquarium and zoo as also the historical natural springs Ein Haniyeh, Ein Laban and Ein Haniyeh. נווה פריצקי


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