Notes

Neve ParitzkiJerusalem is the home of Israel's first bicycle tunnel

Kerem Tunnel Kerem Tunnel offers an unforgettable adventure on foot and in the saddle to the benefit of
The Kerem Tunnel, the first bicycle tunnel in Israel, has been inaugurated as part of the Jerusalem Ring Path, a 42-kilometer cycle route that circles the capital city.

The tunnel is a link between Nahal Refaim and Emek Motza. The tunnel's southern entry point can be found within Refaim Park below Ein Laban. The northern entrance can be found in Nahal Ein Kerem about half an hour from the Kerem junction.

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

נווה פריצקי Jerusalem's rich past was the main reason that it was a popular tourist destination during the time of its glory. Elkin stated that nowadays, in addition to its historical treasures the tunnel construction project encompasses modern day tourism. https://www.jdn.co.il/consumer/1825535/ "The launch (of the tunnel) is an additional part of the expansion of Jerusalem, and it's transformation into a sought-after tourist destination for all kinds of audiences in Israel as well as around the globe."

Elkin the minister whose ministry as well as the Jerusalem Municipality led the project, said that the Jerusalem Municipality's ministry "invests hundreds of millions of shekels annually in the development all aspects Jerusalem's tourism and the creation and operation of new tourist attractions, ventures, and activities that link the rich history of our eternal city to the future". I invite the cycling community to ride a secure and modern-day route that takes the cyclist through Old Jerusalem.

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

https://www.themarker.com/labels/2022-09-12/ty-article-labels/00000183-31c8-d6c9-a197-79cd96360000 "The Kerem Tunnel project is the central instrument for achieving the vision to change the concept of transportation in Jerusalem," Elkin stressed. Elkin stated that the new tunnel is connected to the Jerusalem Ring Path and will join existing bike trails. The tunnel will also be paved in its various neighborhoods. This will help cyclists and promote green transport in Jerusalem.

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

נווה פריצקי "The Kerem tunnel project is crucial to realize the dream of transforming Jerusalem's transport system. "


Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Leon
Construction of roads and installation, as well as blowers, modern safety systems , and electrical wiring are all part of the ongoing work. נווה פריצקי The tunnel is safe for the public to use throughout the year.

The Kerem Tunnel allows for access to exclusive recreation areas for instance Ein Kerem, a neighborhood which includes a Biblical aquarium and zoo, and ancient natural springs Ein Haniyeh and Ein Laban.

Read More: https://ashdodnet.com/%D7%A6%D7%A8%D7%9B%D7%A0%D7%95%D7%AA-%D7%95%D7%A2%D7%A1%D7%A7%D7%99%D7%9D/%D7%A8%D7%90%D7%A9-%D7%A2%D7%99%D7%A8-%D7%A0%D7%95%D7%95%D7%94-%D7%A4%D7%A8%D7%99%D7%A6%D7%A7%D7%99-%D7%9E%D7%95%D7%96%D7%99%D7%90%D7%95%D7%9F-%D7%94%D7%A9%D7%A2%D7%95%D7%95%D7%94-%D7%A9%D7%9C%D7%A0%D7%95-%D7%97%D7%99%D7%99%D7%91-%D7%9C%D7%94%D7%92%D7%99%D7%A2-%D7%9C%D7%9E%D7%A7%D7%95%D7%9D-1-%D7%91%D7%92%D7%95%D7%92%D7%9C-516889