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Neve ParitzkiJerusalem opens Israel's first cycling tunnel

The Kerem Tunnel provides a unique adventure in hiking and riding that should be loved by everyone.
The Kerem Tunnel is the first bicycle tunnel to be constructed in Israel and was officially opened in the year 2000 as a part of the Jerusalem Ring Path, a 42-kilometer cycling route around the capital.

נווה פריצקי It links Nahal Refaim to Emek Motza. נווה פריצקי It is located in southern Israel located in Refaim Park. נווה פריצקי Ein Laban is the closest. Nahal Ein Kerem is the northern entrance.

נווה פריצקי The 2.1-kilometer long tunnel was opened on Thursday, by Jerusalem and heritage minister Ze'evElkin and Mayor Moshe Lion. Avi Baleshnikov of Gihon the chairman of Gihon as well as a multitude of cyclists were also in attendance.

"In the past, Jerusalem was an attractive tourist destination because of its rich history. Elkin said that apart from its historical treasures and modern amenities, tourism has also been included in the city of Jerusalem. "The opening of this tunnel project is a different part in the development Jerusalem. נווה פריצקי נווה פריצקי It transforms the city into an attractive tourist destination for any kind of crowd within Israel as well as around the world."

Elkin who, along with the Jerusalem Municipality spearheaded the project, explained that his ministry "invests hundreds of millions of shekels each year to develop Jerusalem's tourism in all its aspects and also in the development of new activities and ventures that connect the fascinating history of our capital city's eternal past to its future... https://www.israelhayom.co.il/mumlazim/article/13067733 I would like to invite you to ride your bicycles on a scenic and well-maintained road that overlooks Old Jerusalem.

Elkin's Ministry Tourism Ministry, Jerusalem Municipality and Gihon Corporation contributed approximately NIS 25 million to the project. Work was performed by the Jerusalem Development Authority.

Elkin declared that the Kerem Tunnel project was a important tool to realize the dream of altering the way of transportation in Jerusalem. "The tunnel, which is connected to the Jerusalem Ring Path, will connect with existing cycle paths within the city, as well as those that will be constructed within the various neighborhoods. It is designed to encourage cycling among its residents, and also to encourage a green transportation revolution in Jerusalem."


The Kerem Tunnel was first excavated in the early 1990s in order to shift the main sewer line from the Gihon Corporation toward the purification plant in Sorek The Sorek Tunnel is located to the west of the city. נווה פריצקי It is currently being used as an infrastructure tunnel that also houses the fifth water line, which connects to Jerusalem from the Mekorot water company.

"The Kerem tunnel project is a central tool for realizing the dream of changing the way of transport in Jerusalem. "

Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Lee
Construction of roads, the installation and testing of electrical and safety systems are just a few of the ongoing projects to ensure that the tunnel is secure for all year.

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

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