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Neve Paritzki (נווה פריצקי)Jerusalem's first cycling tunnel is opened in Israel

The Kerem Tunnel allows for a unique hiking and riding experience.
The Kerem Tunnel is the first bicycle tunnel to be constructed in Israel and was opened as part the Jerusalem Ring Path, a 42-kilometer cycling route around Jerusalem, the capital city.

The tunnel connects Nahal Refaim and Emek Motza. The tunnel's southern entrance is below Ein Laban in Refaim Park. The northern entrance is found in Nahal Ein Kerem.

נווה פריצקי The 2.1-kilometers-long tunnel project was officially inaugurated during a celebration on Thursday , attended by Jerusalem and Heritage Minister Ze'ev Elkin Mayor Moshe Lion, Gihon water company chairman Avi Baleshnikov as well as hundreds of cyclists.

Jerusalem's glorious past was a reason that it was the most visited tourist destination during the time of its glory. Elkin declared that, in the present aside from its historic treasures, it is also a destination for modern-day tourists. "The launch (of this tunnel project) is an additional part of the development of Jerusalem, and the transformation of Jerusalem into a popular tourist city for all sorts of people in Israel as well as across the globe."

Elkin his ministry, which together with the Jerusalem Municipality spearheaded the project, said the ministry "invests hundreds of millions of shekels every year in the improvement of the tourism industry in Jerusalem and also in the development of innovative attractions and ventures that connect the rich history of our eternal capital to the future of Jerusalem... I would like to invite cyclists to ride along a the modern, well-maintained cycling route that overlooks the distinctive nature of Old Jerusalem.


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

Elkin said that the Kerem Tunnel project is an important tool in realizing the goal to change the way of thinking and transport throughout Jerusalem. https://www.haaretz.co.il/labels/2022-09-12/ty-article-labels/00000183-31c4-dc67-addb-79d7ffad0000 Elkin explained that the proposed tunnel will connect to the Jerusalem Ring Path and will join existing bike paths. נווה פריצקי The tunnel will also be made paved in its different areas. This will increase cycling and encourage 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.

https://www.news1.co.il/ShowArticles.aspx?docId=459025&subjectId=42&ShowAll=True "The Kerem tunnel is a vital tool in achieving the goal of changing Jerusalem's transportation system. "

Jerusalem Mayor Moshe León
To make the tunnel accessible to the public all year round The works comprise road construction and installing blowers.

There is also the Kerem Tunnel to enjoy unique places to relax, such as Ein Kerem, the Biblical zoo, aquarium and the Ein Kerem neighborhood.

Website: https://www.israelhayom.co.il/mumlazim/article/13057097