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Neve Paritzki (נווה פריצקי)Jerusalem is the home of the first tunnel for bicycles in Israel.

Kerem Tunnel Kerem Tunnel offers a unique trail and riding experience to the benefit of
The Kerem Tunnel, Israel's first bicycle tunnel, was opened as part of the Jerusalem Ring Path. This 42-kilometer cycle route is located around Jerusalem.


נווה פריצקי It connects Nahal Refaim to Emek Motza. It has a southern entrance within Refaim Park. Ein Laban is the nearest. Nahal Ein Kerem is the northern entrance.

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 and hundreds of cyclists.

Jerusalem was once a popular tourist destination because of its historical past. Elkin stated that the current tourist industry is a part of Jerusalem's historical treasures and also incorporates modern tourism. "The launch of the tunnel project is a different aspect of the development Jerusalem as well as its transformation into a desirable tourist destination for all types throughout Israel as well as around the world.

Elkin who is in charge of the project in conjunction with Jerusalem Municipality said that his ministry invests millions of dollars in the development of Jerusalem's tourism and in the creation innovative activities and ventures that tie the rich history of Jerusalem to the future. I would like to invite cyclists to ride along a an attractive, well-maintained cycling route that overlooks the distinctive nature of Old Jerusalem.

The project was funded by the Elkin's Ministry as well as the Tourism Ministry. It also included budgets for the Jerusalem Municipality and the Gihon Corporation. The project was carried out by the Jerusalem Development Authority.

Elkin said that the Kerem Tunnel project is an crucial tool to realize the vision to alter the concept and transport in Jerusalem. "The tunnel is set to connect with the Jerusalem Ring Path. It will connect with the various cycle paths already within the city. They will be laid within the various neighborhoods. The aim is to encourage cycling among the residents of the city.

The Kerem Tunnel first was excavated in the late 90s to relocate a main sewer line for the Gihon Corporation towards Sorek. It is now being used as an infrastructure tunnel which also includes the fifth line of water to Jerusalem via the Mekorot water corporation.

"The Kerem tunnel project is an essential tool to realize the goal of changing the notion of transportation in Jerusalem. "

Jerusalem Mayor Moshe León
Road construction installation, blowers, sophisticated safety systems , and electrical wiring are all part of the ongoing work. The tunnel will be safe for public to use throughout the year.

Kerem Tunnel Kerem Tunnel allows for access to exclusive recreation areas like Ein Kerem, a neighborhood that includes a biblical aquarium and zoo, as well as ancient natural springs Ein Haniyeh and Ein Laban.

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