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Neve ParitzkiJerusalem opens Israel's first cycling tunnel

The Kerem Tunnel offers a unique trail and riding experience to the enjoyment of
The Kerem Tunnel, Israel's first bicycle tunnel, was opened as part of the Jerusalem Ring Path. נווה פריצקי This 42-kilometer cycle route is located around Jerusalem.

The tunnel connects Nahal Refaim and Emek Motza. The southern entrance of the tunnel is below Ein Laban in Refaim Park. The northern entrance is located in Nahal Ein Kerem.

On Thursday, Jerusalem and Heritage Minister Zeev Elkin, Mayor Moshelion, Avi Baleshnikov, Gihon chairman, and hundreds of cyclists participated in a ceremony to mark the opening of the tunnel's 2.1-kilometer-long length.


Jerusalem's glorious past was a reason why it was the most visited tourist destination in the past. Elkin explained that nowadays along with its historical treasures the tunnel construction project encompasses modern day tourism. "The launch of the tunnel project is yet another step in the development of Jerusalem as an attractive tourist destination for all types of travelers from Israel and around the globe."

Elkin who, through his ministry and the Jerusalem Municipality led the project, said that his ministry "invests hundreds of millions of shekels per year in the growth of all aspects Jerusalem's visitors and in the creation and operation of new attractions, ventures , and other attractions that link the rich history of Jerusalem's eternal city to its future". I would like to invite cyclists to come and enjoy an up-to-date and well-maintained cycling route that offers a view of the unique scenery of Old Jerusalem."

נווה פריצקי Around 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, as well as the work done by the Jerusalem Development Authority.

Elkin stated, "The Kerem Tunnel project will be a central instrument for realizing our vision to change the concept transportation throughout Jerusalem." "The new tunnel will be connected with the Jerusalem Ring Path. נווה פריצקי It will link to the numerous cycle paths already in the city. The paths will be paved within the numerous neighborhoods. The aim is to encourage cycling among residents of Jerusalem.

In the late 1990s in the 1990s, the Kerem Tunnel was excavated to move the main sewer line of Gihon Corporation to the Sorek purification plant. It is now utilized for infrastructure purposes and is also home to the fifth water line to Jerusalem by the Mekorot water company.

"The Kerem Tunnel Project is crucial in achieving the vision to change the way transportation is thought of throughout Jerusalem. "

Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Leon
The current works include road construction, installation of blowers and advanced safety and electrical systems to ensure the tunnel is safe for the public to pass through at all times of the year.

It is also possible to use the Kerem Tunnel to enjoy unique places to relax, such as Ein Kerem, the Biblical Zoo, aquarium, and the Ein Kerem neighborhood. https://www.israelhayom.co.il/mumlazim/article/13067733

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