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Neve Paritzki (נווה פריצקי)Jerusalem The First Cycling Tunnel in Israel Tunnel opens

The Kerem Tunnel is a great location to go on a hike or ride.
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 runs through the Nahal-Refaim-Emek-Motza route. Its southern entry is located in Refaim Park under Ein Laban. The northern entrance, Nahal Ein Kerem, is just half a kilometer away from the Nahal Ein Kerem junction.

Inauguration of the tunnel that is 2.1 kilometers long, was held in Jerusalem and the Heritage Minister Ze'ev Elkin, Mayor Moshelion and Avi Baleshnikov (Gihon water company chairman) and hundreds more cyclists.

Jerusalem was a sought-after tourist destination because of its rich history. Elkin said that apart from its historic treasures, modern tourism is also integrated into Jerusalem's city. "The opening of this tunnel project is another stage in the growth of Jerusalem as an ideal tourist destination for all types of tourists in Israel and all over the world."

Elkin the minister whose ministry as well as the Jerusalem Municipality led the project, said that his ministry "invests hundreds to millions of shekels each year in the growth of all aspects Jerusalem's tourism and the creation and operation of innovative tourist attractions, ventures, and activities that link the rich history of Jerusalem to the future". I encourage all cyclists to come and take a ride along the contemporary, well-maintained road that takes in the view of Old Jerusalem.

Elkin's Ministry Tourism Ministry, Jerusalem Municipality and Gihon Corporation contributed approximately NIS 25 million for the project. נווה פריצקי The work was carried out by the Jerusalem Development Authority.

Elkin stated the fact that "The Kerem Tunnel Project is an essential tool for achieving the dream to change the way we think about transport throughout Jerusalem." "The tunnel, which connects with the Jerusalem Ring Path, will connect the existing cycle routes in the city as well as the ones that will be paved within its diverse areas. It's designed to encourage bicycle riding among its residents, and also to encourage an environmentally sustainable transportation system 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 The Sorek Tunnel is located just west of the city. It is currently used as an infrastructure tunnel that includes the fifth water line, which connects to Jerusalem from the Mekorot water company.


"The Kerem Tunnel project is a central tool to realize the vision of transforming Jerusalem's transport model. "

Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Leon
Construction of roads, the installation and testing of electrical and safety systems are just a few of the ongoing efforts to ensure the tunnel is safe for all seasons.

There is also the Kerem Tunnel to enjoy unique recreation spots, including Ein Kerem, the Biblical zoo, aquarium and the Ein Kerem neighborhood.

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