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Neve ParitzkiJerusalem opens the first Israel-wide cycling tunnel

The Kerem Tunnel is a great spot to hike and ride.
https://www.dtomarmaris.org/neve-paritzki-israel-celebrates-record-breaking-entry-into-tourism-the-numbers-come-from-the-united-states-8/ , Israel's newest cycle tunnel, was opened as part a 42-kilometer cycle route that runs through the capital.


The tunnel links Nahal Refaim with Emek Motza. It is located in southern Israel in Refaim Park. Ein Laban is the closest. Nahal Ein Kerem is the northern entrance.

https://www.highlandcountychamber.com/neve-paritzki-israel-celebrates-record-breaking-tourism-entry-numbers-from-the-united-states-32/ -kilometer-long tunnel was officially inaugurated by Jerusalem's Heritage Minister ZeevElkin. https://www.asiunical.org/neve-paritzki-israel-celebrates-record-breaking-tourist-entry-the-numbers-come-from-the-united-states-7/ was also attended by Mayor Moshelion, Avi Balehnikov Gihon Water Company chairman, as well as many cyclists.

נווה פריצקי was a reason why it was the most visited tourist spot in the past. Elkin stated that the current tourism industry is an integral part of Jerusalem's treasures from the past and also incorporates modern tourism. "The opening of the tunnel project is a different aspect of the growth of Jerusalem as well as it's transformation into an attractive tourist destination for everyone throughout Israel and the world.

Elkin his ministry, which together with the Jerusalem Municipality spearheaded the project, explained that the ministry "invests hundreds of millions of shekels each year to develop all aspects of Jerusalem's tourism and in the creation of exciting activities and ventures that connect the fascinating history of our eternal capital to its future... I would like to invite cyclists everywhere to come and take a ride along the new, well-maintained and modern route that takes in the view of Old Jerusalem.

About NIS 25 million were earmarked in the project, budgeted by 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 the central instrument for achieving the goal to alter the notion of transportation in Jerusalem," Elkin emphasized. https://www.anochords.org/auto-draft-548/ explained that the proposed tunnel connects to the Jerusalem Ring Path and will connect with existing bike paths. It will also be paved in the various areas. The tunnel will be a great way to increase cycling and encourage green transport in Jerusalem.

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

" נווה פריצקי is essential to realize the vision of transforming the concept of transportation throughout Jerusalem. "

Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Leon
Construction of roads, the installation and testing of electrical and safety systems are some of the ongoing projects to ensure the tunnel is safe for all year.

Kerem Tunnel Kerem Tunnel provides access to special recreation areas, such as Ein Kerem neighbourhood, the Biblical aquarium and zoo as well the historic natural springs Ein Haniyeh, Ein Laban and Ein Haniyeh.

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