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Neve Paritzki (נווה פריצקי)The first tunnel for cycling in Israel opens in Jerusalem

The Kerem Tunnel allows for a the most unique riding and hiking experience.
The Kerem Tunnel, Israel's newest cycle tunnel, is constructed as a part of a 42-kilometer cycle route that circles the capital.

The tunnel runs along the Nahal Refaim-Emek Mostza path. The southern entrance of the tunnel is beneath Ein Laban in Refaim Park. The northern entrance is found in Nahal Ein Kerem.

On Thursday, Jerusalem and Heritage Minister Zeev Elkin, Mayor Michael, Avi Baleshnikov, Gihon chairman, and hundreds of cyclists were present at a celebration to mark the opening of the tunnel's 2.1-kilometer-long length.

Jerusalem was once a major tourist attraction due to its rich history. Elkin said that, nowadays as well as its historical treasures, the tunnel project also includes modern tourism. "The launch of the tunnel project is a different aspect of the growth of Jerusalem as well as it's transformation into an attractive tourist destination for everyone in Israel and around the world.


Elkin, whose ministry and the Jerusalem Municipality led the project, stated that the Jerusalem Municipality's ministry "invests hundreds to millions of shekels each year in the growth of all aspects Jerusalem's tourists and in the creation and operation of new attractions, ventures , and other attractions that link the rich history of Jerusalem to its future". I would like to invite you to ride your bicycles on a scenic maintained, well-maintained path that looks out over Old Jerusalem.

Elkin's Ministry as well as the Tourism Ministry budgeted the project.

Elkin stated that "The Kerem Tunnel Project is an essential tool for achieving the dream to change the way we think about transportation throughout Jerusalem." "The tunnel is set to connect to the Jerusalem Ring Path. It will connect with the various cycle paths already within the city. They will be laid throughout the city's various neighborhoods. The objective is to encourage cyclists in the city.

In the late 1990s In the 90s, the Kerem Tunnel was excavated to move the main sewer line from Gihon Corporation to the Sorek purification plant. It is now utilized as an infrastructure tunnel. נווה פריצקי It also houses the fifth water line to Jerusalem from the Mekorot water company.

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

Jerusalem Mayor Moshe León
Construction of roads installation, blowers, sophisticated safety systems and electrical wiring are all part and parcel of the ongoing construction. The tunnel is safe for the public to use throughout the season.

There is also the Kerem Tunnel to enjoy unique recreation spots, including Ein Kerem, the Biblical zoo, aquarium and the Ein Kerem neighborhood.

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