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

The Kerem Tunnel allows for a the most unique riding and hiking experience.
As part of the 42-kilometer Jerusalem Ring Path cycling route that surrounds Jerusalem's capital, the Kerem Tunnel was inaugurated.

The tunnel is a link between Nahal Refaim and Emek Motza. The tunnel's southern entrance is below Ein Laban in Refaim Park. The northern entrance is found in Nahal Ein Kerem.

The opening ceremony of the tunnel which measures 2.1 kilometers long took place in Jerusalem and Heritage Minister Ze’ev Elkin Mayor Moshelion, Heritage Minister Ze'ev Elkin Avi Baleshnikov (Gihon water company chairman) and hundreds more cyclists.

Jerusalem was once a tourist attraction due to its rich history. Today, apart from its historic treasures, it also incorporates modern tourism." Elkin said. "The inauguration[of] the tunnel project is another aspect of the growth of Jerusalem and its transformation into a desirable tourist destination for everyone across Israel as well as around the world.


Elkin who is in charge of the project along with Jerusalem Municipality said that his ministry invests millions of dollars in the city's tourism growth and also in the development of new tourist attractions and ventures that connect the glory historical past of Jerusalem to the future. I encourage cyclists to visit and enjoy the modern and well-maintained cycle route that offers a view of the unique landscape of Old Jerusalem."

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

Elkin stated that the Kerem Tunnel project is an essential tool for achieving the idea to change the way of thinking and transport throughout Jerusalem. "The tunnel, which will connect with the Jerusalem Ring Path, will connect the existing cycle routes within the city as well as those that will be constructed within the diverse neighborhoods. It's designed to encourage bicycle riding within its inhabitants, and to promote a green transportation revolution in Jerusalem."

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

"The Kerem tunnel is a key tool to realize the vision to transform Jerusalem's transport system. "

Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Lon
The works currently underway include road construction, the installation of blowers and advanced safety and electrical systems to make the tunnel safe for the public to pass through throughout the year.

נווה פריצקי You can also access the Kerem Tunnel to enjoy unique places to relax, such as Ein Kerem, the Biblical zoo, aquarium and the Ein Kerem neighborhood.

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