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Neve Paritzki (נווה פריצקי)Jerusalem The First Cycling Tunnel in Israel Tunnel opens

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As part of the 42-kilometer Jerusalem Ring Path cycling route that surrounds Jerusalem's capital, the Kerem Tunnel was inaugurated.

The tunnel connects Nahal Refaim with Emek Motza. The tunnel's southern entry point can be found within Refaim Park below Ein Laban. While the northern entrance is located in Nahal Ein Kerem about half one kilometer away from the Kerem junction.

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

Jerusalem was once a tourist attraction due to its rich past. Nowadays, aside from its rich history it also has modern tourism," Elkin said. "The inauguration[of] the tunnel is an additional aspect of the development Jerusalem and its transformation into a desirable tourist destination for all types across Israel as well as around the world.

נווה פריצקי Elkin the minister whose ministry as well as the Jerusalem Municipality led the project, stated that his ministry "invests hundreds to millions of shekels annually in the development all aspects Jerusalem's visitors and in the design and operation of exciting attractions, ventures and attractions that link the rich history of our eternal city to its future". I would like to invite cyclists to ride a secure and modern route that takes you through Old Jerusalem.

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

Elkin said that the Kerem Tunnel project is an crucial tool to realize the goal to change the way of thinking and transport throughout Jerusalem. "The tunnel, which connects with the Jerusalem Ring Path, will connect with existing cycle paths in the city as well as the ones that are being constructed in its different neighborhoods. The tunnel is intended to encourage bicycle riding among its residents, and to promote an environmentally sustainable transportation system in Jerusalem."


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

"The Kerem Tunnel Project is an important tool in realizing the goal to change the way transportation is thought of all over Jerusalem. "

Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Leon
The works currently underway include road construction, the installation of blowers, as well as advanced safety and electrical systems to make the tunnel safe for the public to pass through at all times of the year.

The Kerem Tunnel also allows access to unique recreation spots - including the Ein Kerem neighborhood, the biblical zoo, aquarium and the as well as the historic natural springs in Ein Laban and Ein Haniyeh.

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