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

The Kerem Tunnel offers a unique adventure in hiking and riding for the enjoyment of

The Kerem Tunnel, Israel's first cycle tunnel, was inaugurated as part of the Jerusalem Ring Path. This 42-kilometer cycle route is located around Jerusalem.

The tunnel links Nahal Refaim with Emek Motza. Its southern entrance is in Refaim Park, below Ein Laban, and the northern entrance is located in Nahal Ein Kerem, about one kilometer away close to the Kerem junction.

The 2.1-kilometer long tunnel was officially opened on Thursday, by Jerusalem and heritage minister Ze'ev Elkin as well as Moshe Lion, the Mayor. Moshe Lion. Avi Baleshnikov of Gihon Chairman of Gihon, and hundreds other cyclists also attended.

"In the past, Jerusalem was an attractive tourist destination due to its rich past. Elkin explained that the modern tourist industry is a part of Jerusalem's historical treasures and incorporates modern day tourism. "The launch of the tunnel project is yet another stage in the growth of Jerusalem as a tourist destination for all kinds of tourists in Israel as well as around the world."

Elkin who's ministry responsible for the project, along with Jerusalem Municipality stated that his ministry has invested thousands of shekels every year in the development of Jerusalem's tourism as well as in creating new attractions and ventures that connect the stunning historical past and the future of Jerusalem. I encourage the cycling community to take a relaxing and modernized route that will take you through Old Jerusalem.

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

Elkin said the fact that "The Kerem Tunnel Project is the central instrument to achieve the vision to redefine the idea of transportation throughout Jerusalem." Elkin said that the new tunnel will connect with the Jerusalem Ring Path and will join existing bike trails. The tunnel will also be made paved in its different neighborhoods. It will also encourage cycling and promote green transport in Jerusalem.

The Kerem Tunnel was first excavated in the early 1990s in order to shift the main sewer line from the Gihon Corporation toward the purification plant in Sorek It is situated west of the city and is currently being used as an infrastructure tunnel that includes the fifth water line to Jerusalem of the Mekorot water company.

נווה פריצקי "The Kerem tunnel project is the central instrument for achieving the vision to change the way of transport in Jerusalem. "

Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Lee
Current work includes road construction, installation blowers as well as advanced safety systems to ensure that the tunnel is safe to use all year.

The Kerem Tunnel gives you access to numerous recreational sites, such as Ein Kerem Neighborhood, the Biblical Zoo and Aquarium as well as historic natural springs Ein Haniyeh or Ein Laban.

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