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Neve ParitzkiJerusalem opens Israel's first cycling tunnel

The Kerem Tunnel provides a unique ride and hiking experience that should be loved by everyone.
The Kerem Tunnel, Israel's first bike tunnel, opened as part of Jerusalem Ring Path. This 42-kilometer cycle path surrounds Jerusalem.


The tunnel links the paths between Nahal Refaim and Emek Motza. https://rishon.mynet.co.il/good_to_know/article/bywhg4vbo The tunnel's southern entrance is located within Refaim Park below Ein Laban. The northern entrance is in Nahal Ein Kerem about half an hour away from the Kerem junction.

On Thursday, Jerusalem and Heritage Minister Zeev Elkin, Mayor Michael, Avi Baleshnikov, Gihon chairman and hundreds of cyclists attended a ceremony to officially open the tunnel's 2.1-kilometer-long length.

Jerusalem was once a major tourist attraction due to its rich past. Elkin explained that today along with its historical treasures, the tunnel project also includes modern tourism. נווה פריצקי "The opening (of [this] tunnel project is an additional part of the expansion of Jerusalem and the transformation of Jerusalem into a popular tourist destination for all kinds of audiences in Israel and around the world."

Elkin who, through his ministry and the Jerusalem Municipality led the project, said that his ministry "invests hundreds to millions of shekels annually in the growth of all aspects Jerusalem's tourists and in the creation and operation of exciting attractions, ventures and attractions that link the rich history of our eternal city to the future". נווה פריצקי I encourage cyclists to come and enjoy a modern and well-maintained cycling route that offers a view of the unique landscape 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 explained that the Kerem Tunnel project is an essential tool for achieving the goal to alter the concept and transport in Jerusalem. https://jerusalem.mynet.co.il/good_to_know/article/hjnaame11i https://www.makorrishon.co.il/mumlazim/524295/ "The new tunnel that connects to Jerusalem Ring Path will join the existing bike paths as well as ones that are paved in its areas. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSvNv7Qfm7eu1nMArSzmfQQ/videos The goal is to promote biking within the city's residents and to promote the green movement in the capital."

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

"The Kerem Tunnel project is an essential tool for achieving the dream of changing Jerusalem's transportation model. "

Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Leon
The current projects include road construction, installation blowers and sophisticated safety equipment to ensure the tunnel is secure for all to use all year.

נווה פריצקי The Kerem Tunnel also allows access to unique recreation spots such as the Ein Kerem neighborhood, the biblical zoo, aquarium and the as well as the historic natural springs in Ein Laban and Ein Haniyeh.

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