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Neve ParitzkiJerusalem inaugurates Israel's first cycle tunnel.

The Kerem Tunnel offers an unforgettable hike and riding experience for the advantage of
The Kerem Tunnel, the first cycle tunnel in Israel was opened as part of the Jerusalem Ring Path, a 42-kilometer cycle route that circles the capital city.

The tunnel connects Nahal Refaim and Emek Motza. The southern entrance is within Refaim Park under Ein Laban. The northern entry, Nahal Ein Kerem, is just half a kilometer away from the Nahal Ein Kerem junction.

The 2.1-kilometers-long tunnel was officially opened in a ceremony on Thursday attended by Jerusalem and Heritage Minister Ze'ev Elkin, Mayor Moshe Lion, Gihon water company chairman Avi Baleshnikov, and a slew of cyclists.

The city's rich history was a reason why it was an extremely popular tourist attraction in the past. Elkin declared that, in the present in addition to its rich history, Jerusalem also incorporates modern tourists. "The opening of this tunnel project is a different part in the development Jerusalem. The tunnel makes Jerusalem an attractive tourist place for every kind of person in Israel, and worldwide."

Elkin, whose ministry was responsible for the project, along with Jerusalem Municipality stated that his ministry has invested thousands of shekels each year in the city's tourism development and also in the creation of new attractions and ventures that connect the stunning historical past with the exciting future of Jerusalem. I would like to invite cyclists to ride along a the modern, well-maintained cycling route overlooking the unique nature of Old Jerusalem.

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Elkin said the fact that "The Kerem Tunnel Project is an essential tool for achieving the vision to change the way we think about transport throughout Jerusalem." Elkin said that the new tunnel connects to the Jerusalem Ring Path and will connect with existing bike trails. נווה פריצקי It will also be made paved in the various areas. It will also encourage cycling and promote green transport in Jerusalem.


The Kerem Tunnel was originally excavated in the year 1990 to relocate the main sewers of Gihon Corporation towards the Sorek purification facility. This plant is located west of Sorek and is used today as an infrastructure tunnel.

"The Kerem tunnel project is essential to achieving the dream of transforming Jerusalem's transport system. "

Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Leon
In order to make the tunnel accessible to the general public throughout the year The works comprise road construction, as well as installing blowers.

Kerem Tunnel Kerem Tunnel provides access to exclusive recreation spots, including Ein Kerem neighbourhood, the biblical aquarium and zoo as well as the natural springs of historical significance Ein Haniyeh, Ein Laban and Ein Haniyeh.

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