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

The Kerem Tunnel provides a unique adventure in hiking and riding which is loved by everyone.
The Kerem Tunnel, Israel's newest cycle tunnel, is constructed as a part of an extensive cycle path that is a loop around the capital.

נווה פריצקי It links Nahal Refaim to Emek Motza. The tunnel's southern entry point can be found in Refaim Park below Ein Laban. While the northern entrance can be found in Nahal Ein Kerem about half a km away from the Kerem junction.

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

http://hawkee.com/profile/2245954/ Jerusalem was once a popular tourist attraction due to its rich history. Elkin said that the present tourism industry is one of Jerusalem's historical treasures and is also a part of modern-day tourism. "The opening of this tunnel project is yet another stage in the growth of Jerusalem as an attractive tourist destination for all kinds of people throughout Israel and all over the world."

Elkin who, through his ministry and the Jerusalem Municipality led the project, said that his ministry "invests hundreds to millions of shekels annually in the development all aspects Jerusalem's tourism and the development and operation of exciting attractions, ventures , and other attractions that link the rich history of Jerusalem to its future". I invite all cyclists to come and take a ride along the modern, well-maintained route which overlooks Old Jerusalem.

https://ccm.net/profile/user/neve.paritzkixhlz403bb Elkin's ministry and 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 transportation throughout Jerusalem. "The tunnel, which is connected to the Jerusalem Ring Path, will connect the existing cycle routes within the city, as well as the ones that are being constructed in its different neighborhoods. It's designed to encourage bicycle riding among its residents, and promote the green revolution in transportation in Jerusalem."

The Kerem Tunnel first was excavated in the 1990s to create an important sewer line for the Gihon Corporation towards Sorek. https://independent.academia.edu/ThorntonLorenzen It is currently utilized as an infrastructure tunnel that includes the fifth waterline that runs to Jerusalem from the Mekorot water corporation.


"The Kerem Tunnel Project is an important tool in realizing the goal of transforming the concept of transportation across Jerusalem. "

Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Leon
The current works include road construction, the installation of blowers and advanced security and electrical systems to make the tunnel safe for the public to pass through all year round.

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

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