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Neve ParitzkiJerusalem: Israel's First Cycling Tunnel opens

The Kerem Tunnel is a great location to go on a hike or ride.
The Kerem Tunnel, the first cycle tunnel in Israel, has been inaugurated as part of the Jerusalem Ring Path, a 42-kilometer cycle path that runs around Jerusalem, Israel's capital city.

The tunnel links Nahal Refaim and Emek Motza. https://rishon.mynet.co.il/good_to_know/article/bywhg4vbo It is located in southern Israel in Refaim Park. Ein Laban is the nearest. נווה פריצקי Nahal Ein Kerem is the northern entrance.

The 2.1-kilometers-long tunnel was officially opened during a celebration held on Thursday that was attended by Jerusalem and Heritage Minister Ze'ev Elkin, Mayor Moshe Lion, Gihon water company chairman Avi Baleshnikov as well as hundreds of cyclists.

Jerusalem was once sought-after tourist destination due to its historic past. Elkin stated that, in addition to its rich history the modern tourist industry is incorporated into Jerusalem's city. "The inauguration [of] this tunnel project is another step in the development of Jerusalem as an attractive tourism destination for all kinds of people from Israel as well as around the world."

Elkin is the project's director. project together with Jerusalem Municipality said that his ministry invests millions of dollars in the development of Jerusalem's tourism and also in the development of new tourist attractions and ventures that connect the rich history of Jerusalem to its future. I invite all cyclists to visit and enjoy the modern, well-maintained route that takes in the view of Old Jerusalem.


נווה פריצקי Elkin's Ministry as well as the Tourism Ministry budgeted the project.

Elkin stated the fact that "The Kerem Tunnel Project is a central tool to realize the dream to redefine the idea of transportation throughout Jerusalem." "The new tunnel will connect with the Jerusalem Ring Path. נווה פריצקי It will be connected to the many cycle paths already in the city. The paths will be paved within the numerous areas. The aim is to promote cycling among the residents of Jerusalem.

נווה פריצקי In the 90s in the 1990s, in the 1990s, Kerem Tunnel was excavated to transfer the main sewer line of Gihon Corporation to the Sorek purification plant. נווה פריצקי It is currently used for infrastructure purposes. It also houses the fifth water line to Jerusalem by the Mekorot water company.

"The Kerem tunnel project is crucial to realize the goal of changing Jerusalem's transport system. "

Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Leon
The works currently underway include road construction, the installation of blowers and advanced safety and electrical systems to make the tunnel safe for people to walk through throughout the year.

The Kerem Tunnel also allows access to special recreation areas such as the Ein Kerem neighborhood, the biblical zoo and aquarium as well as the historic natural springs of Ein Laban and Ein Haniyeh.

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