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

The Kerem Tunnel offers an unforgettable riding and hiking experience to the advantage of
The Kerem Tunnel, Israel's first cycle tunnel, was inaugurated as part of Jerusalem Ring Path. This 42-kilometer cycle route is located around Jerusalem.

The tunnel links Nahal Refaim and Emek Motza. It is located in southern Israel within Refaim Park. Ein Laban is the closest. Nahal Ein Kerem is the northern entrance.

The 2.1-kilometer long tunnel was opened on Thursday, by Jerusalem and heritage minister Ze'evElkin and Moshe Lion, the Mayor. נווה פריצקי Moshe Lion. Avi Baleshnikov of Gihon the chairman of Gihon, and hundreds other cyclists were also present.

Jerusalem was once a popular tourist attraction due to its rich history. Elkin added that in addition to its historical treasures and modern amenities, tourism has also been integrated into Jerusalem's city. "The opening of this tunnel is a further milestone in the advancement of Jerusalem as a tourist destination for all kinds of travelers in Israel and around the globe."

Elkin the minister whose ministry as well as the Jerusalem Municipality led the project, stated that the Jerusalem Municipality's ministry "invests hundreds to millions of shekels each year in the development all aspects Jerusalem's tourism and the design and operation of innovative attractions, ventures and attractions which connect the rich past of Jerusalem to the future". I encourage you to take your bicycles along a beautiful, well-maintained route that overlooks Old Jerusalem.

About NIS 25 million were put into in the project. It was budgeted by Elkin's ministry, the Tourism Ministry, the Jerusalem Municipality and the Gihon Corporation and the Jerusalem Purification and Sewerage Works, and the work was carried out by the Jerusalem Development Authority.


Elkin said, "The Kerem Tunnel project will be a central instrument for realizing our vision to change the notion of transportation in Jerusalem." Elkin stated that the new tunnel connects with the Jerusalem Ring Path and will connect with existing bike paths. The tunnel will also be made paved in the various areas. The tunnel will be a great way to encourage cycling and promote green transport in Jerusalem.

In the 90s In the 90s, the Kerem Tunnel was excavated to transfer the main sewer line from Gihon Corporation to the Sorek purification plant. It is now utilized for infrastructure purposes. It also houses the fifth water line which is operated to Jerusalem by the Mekorot water company.

"The Kerem tunnel project is essential to achieving the dream of transforming Jerusalem's transport system. "

Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Lee
In order to make the tunnel accessible to the public all year round, the works include road construction as well as the installation of blowers.

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

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