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

The Kerem Tunnel allows for a the most unique riding and hiking experience.
The Kerem Tunnel is the first bike tunnel to be constructed in Israel and was opened as part the Jerusalem Ring Path, a 42-kilometer cycle path that runs around the capital.

The tunnel connects Nahal Refaim and Emek Motza. It has a southern entrance located in Refaim Park. Ein Laban is the nearest. Nahal Ein Kerem is the northern entrance.

The opening ceremony of the tunnel, which is 2.1 kilometers long was held in Jerusalem and the Heritage Minister Ze'ev Elkin, Mayor Moshelion and Avi Baleshnikov (Gihon water company chairman) as well as a plethora of cyclists.

"In the past, Jerusalem was an attractive tourist city because of its rich history. Elkin explained that nowadays, in addition to its historic treasures, the tunnel project also includes modern tourism. "The inauguration[of] the tunnel is an additional aspect of the development Jerusalem as well as its transformation into a desirable tourism destination for all throughout Israel as well as around the world.

Elkin's ministry, which responsible for the project along alongside Jerusalem Municipality, declared that his ministry "invests hundreds and millions of shekels annually in all aspects of Jerusalem's tourism industry and is involved in developing exciting attractions and ventures which connect the glorious historic past of our eternal capital with the future." I encourage the cycling community to ride a secure and modern-day route that takes you through Old Jerusalem.

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

Elkin declared that the Kerem Tunnel project was a key tool in realizing the vision of changing the concept for transport throughout Jerusalem. "The tunnel, which will connect with the Jerusalem Ring Path, will connect with existing cycle paths within the city, and are being constructed in its different neighborhood. נווה פריצקי It's designed to encourage cycling among its residents, and promote the green revolution in transportation in Jerusalem."

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

"The Kerem tunnel project is crucial to realize the goal of changing Jerusalem's transport system. "


Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Lee
Construction of roads, the installation and testing of electrical and safety systems are just some of the ongoing projects to ensure the tunnel is safe for all seasons.

The Kerem Tunnel gives you access to numerous recreation sites, including Ein Kerem Neighborhood, the Biblical Zoo and Aquarium, as well historic natural springs Ein Haniyeh or Ein Laban.

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