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

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


The tunnel is a link between Nahal Refaim and Emek Motza. Its southern entrance is located in Refaim Park, below Ein Laban and its northern entrance is in Nahal Ein Kerem, about one kilometer away from the Kerem junction.

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, chairman of Gihon and a plethora of other cyclists also attended.

Jerusalem was once a well-known tourist destination due to its rich history. Elkin declared that, in the present in addition to its historical treasures it also incorporates modern tourists. "The inauguration [of] this tunnel is a further step in the development of Jerusalem as an ideal tourism destination for all kinds of travelers from Israel as well as around the world."

Elkin's ministry, which also headed the project with Jerusalem Municipality, stated that his ministry "invests hundreds and millions of shekels annually throughout Jerusalem's tourism, and also in the creation of exciting attractions and ventures that connect the magnificent historical history of our capital city and the future." I invite cycling enthusiasts to visit and enjoy a modern and well-maintained cycling route that overlooks the special landscape of Old Jerusalem."

Elkin's Ministry Elkin's Ministry, the Tourism Ministry, Jerusalem Municipality, and the Gihon Corporation all contributed to the project. The Jerusalem Development Authority completed the work.

Elkin explained that the Kerem Tunnel project is an important tool in realizing the goal to change the way of thinking and transportation throughout Jerusalem. "The new tunnel connecting to Jerusalem Ring Path will join existing bicycle paths and the ones that will be paved within its neighborhoods. It's designed to encourage cycling among the residents of Jerusalem and encourage the green movement in Jerusalem."

In the 90s In the 90s, in the 1990s, Kerem Tunnel was excavated to transfer the main sewer line from Gihon Corporation to the Sorek purification plant. It is currently used as an infrastructure tunnel. It houses the fifth water line which is operated to Jerusalem from the Mekorot water company.

"The Kerem tunnel project is the central instrument for achieving the dream of changing the concept of transportation throughout Jerusalem. "

Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Leon
Road construction installation, blowers, modern safety systems and electrical wiring are all part of the current work. נווה פריצקי The tunnel is safe for the public to use throughout the entire year.

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

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