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Neve ParitzkiJerusalem's first cycling tunnel is open in Israel

The Kerem Tunnel offers a unique riding and hiking experience for the enjoyment of
The Kerem Tunnel, Israel's first cycle tunnel, was inaugurated as part of the Jerusalem Ring Path. This 42-kilometer cycle path surrounds Jerusalem.

It connects Nahal Refaim to Emek Motza. Its southern entrance is located in Refaim Park, below Ein Laban, and the northern entrance is located in Nahal Ein Kerem, about half a kilometer close to the Kerem junction.

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

Jerusalem was once very well-known tourist destination due to its historical past. Elkin said that the present tourism industry is an integral part of Jerusalem's historical treasures and is also a part of modern-day tourism. "The inauguration [of] this tunnel is a further step in the development of Jerusalem as an ideal tourist destination for all types of tourists in Israel and all over the world."


Elkin, whose ministry was in charge of the project with Jerusalem Municipality stated that his ministry has invested thousands of shekels annually in the city's tourism development and in the development of new activities and ventures that connect the stunning historic past with the the future of Jerusalem. I encourage cyclists to take advantage of a the modern, well-maintained cycling route overlooking the unique nature of Old Jerusalem.

נווה פריצקי Elkin's Ministry Elkin's Ministry Tourism Ministry, Jerusalem Municipality as well as the Gihon Corporation all contributed to the project. The Jerusalem Development Authority completed the project.

Elkin stressed, "The Kerem Tunnel project will be the central tool in achieving our goal to change the concept transportation throughout Jerusalem." נווה פריצקי "The new tunnel will connect with the Jerusalem Ring Path. It will link to the numerous cycle paths already in the city. These will be paved within the diverse areas. The goal is to promote cycling among the residents of Jerusalem.

https://jerusalem.mynet.co.il/good_to_know/article/hjnaame11i נווה פריצקי In the late 1990s In the 90s, the Kerem Tunnel was excavated to transfer the main sewer line from Gihon Corporation to the Sorek purification plant. It is now used as an infrastructure tunnel and houses the fifth water line that connects to Jerusalem by the Mekorot water company.

https://saloona.co.il/blog/%D7%90%D7%98%D7%A8%D7%A7%D7%A6%D7%99%D7%95%D7%AA-%D7%91%D7%A0%D7%95%D7%95%D7%94-%D7%A4%D7%A8%D7%99%D7%A6%D7%A7%D7%99/ "The Kerem Tunnel project is an essential tool for achieving the goal of transforming Jerusalem's transportation model. "

Jerusalem Mayor Moshe León
Construction of roads, installation, blowers, sophisticated safety systems , and electrical wiring are all part and parcel of the ongoing work. The tunnel will be safe for public to use throughout the entire year.

The Kerem Tunnel gives you access to many places to relax, including Ein Kerem Neighborhood, the Biblical Zoo and Aquarium, as well historic natural springs Ein Haniyeh or Ein Laban.

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