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

Kerem Tunnel Kerem Tunnel offers a unique riding and hiking experience for the enjoyment of
The Kerem Tunnel, Israel's first bike tunnel, opened as part of Jerusalem Ring Path. This 42-kilometer cycling route surrounds Jerusalem.

The tunnel links Nahal Refaim with Emek Motza. Its southern entry is located in Refaim Park under Ein Laban. The northern entrance, Nahal Ein Kerem, is approximately half a mile away from the Nahal Ein Kerem junction.

The 2.1-kilometer long tunnel was opened on Thursday, by Jerusalem and the heritage minister Ze'ev Elkin and Moshe Lion, the Mayor. Moshe Lion. Avi Baleshnikov of Gihon the chairman of Gihon as well as a multitude of cyclists were also in attendance.

Jerusalem's glorious past was a reason that it was a popular tourist attraction during the time of its glory. Elkin explained that today, in addition to its historical treasures, the tunnel project also includes modern tourism. "The launch of the tunnel project [is] another part in the development Jerusalem. The tunnel transforms the city into an attractive tourist place for all types of audience in Israel as well as around the world."

Elkin, whose ministry was responsible for the project, along with Jerusalem Municipality stated that his ministry has invested thousands of shekels annually in the development of Jerusalem's tourism as well as in creating new attractions and ventures which will link the amazing historical past with the exciting the future of Jerusalem. I invite cyclists to enjoy an attractive, well-maintained cycling route that overlooks the distinctive landscape of Old Jerusalem.

Elkin's ministry and the Tourism Ministry budgeted the project.

Elkin stressed the fact that "The Kerem Tunnel Project is an essential tool for achieving the vision to change the way we think about transport throughout Jerusalem." "The new tunnel will connect with the Jerusalem Ring Path. It will link to the numerous cycling routes that exist in the city. These will be paved throughout the city's numerous areas. The aim is to encourage cyclists in Jerusalem.

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

"The Kerem Tunnel Project is essential to realize the dream of transforming the concept of transportation across Jerusalem. "


Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Leon
Construction of roads installation, blowers, modern safety systems , and electrical wiring are all part and parcel of the current work. The tunnel is safe for the public to use throughout the season.

Kerem Tunnel Kerem Tunnel allows for access to exclusive recreation areas for instance Ein Kerem, a neighborhood that includes a biblical aquarium and zoo and historical natural springs Ein Haniyeh and Ein Laban. נווה פריצקי

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