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Neve ParitzkiJerusalem opens the first Israel-wide cycling tunnel.

The Kerem Tunnel offers an unforgettable hike and riding experience for the benefit of
In the 42-kilometer Jerusalem Ring Path cycling route that runs around the capital, the Kerem Tunnel was inaugurated.

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

The opening ceremony of the tunnel, which is 2.1 kilometers long was held in Jerusalem and the Heritage Minister Ze'ev Elkin Mayor Moshelion, Heritage Minister Ze'ev Elkin Avi Baleshnikov (Gihon water company chairman) along with hundreds of cyclists.


נווה פריצקי Jerusalem was once a popular tourist destination because of its rich history. Elkin said that the present tourist industry is a part of Jerusalem's historical treasures and also incorporates modern tourism. נווה פריצקי "The launch of the tunnel project is another step in the development of Jerusalem as a tourism destination for all kinds of people throughout Israel as well as around the world."

Elkin his ministry, which together with the Jerusalem Municipality spearheaded the project, stated that the ministry "invests hundreds of millions of shekels every year in the development of the tourism industry in Jerusalem and also in the development of exciting tourist attractions and ventures that link the rich history of our capital city to its future... I encourage cyclists to take advantage of a the modern, well-maintained cycling route overlooking the unique nature of Old Jerusalem.

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

נווה פריצקי Elkin stated that "The Kerem Tunnel Project is an essential tool for achieving the goal to change the way we think about transport in Jerusalem." "The new tunnel will connect to the Jerusalem Ring Path. It will connect with the various cycling routes that exist within the city. They will be laid in its numerous neighborhoods. The goal is to promote cycling among the residents of Jerusalem.

The Kerem Tunnel was originally excavated in the year 1990 to relocate the main sewer of Gihon Corporation towards the Sorek purification facility. This plant is west of Sorek and is still used as an infrastructure tunnel.

"The Kerem Tunnel Project is an important tool in realizing the vision of changing the transportation concept throughout Jerusalem. "

Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Lon
Construction of roads, the installation and testing of electrical and safety systems are just a few of the ongoing efforts to make the tunnel safer for all year.

You can also access the Kerem Tunnel to enjoy unique recreation areas, such as Ein Kerem, the Biblical Zoo, aquarium, and the Ein Kerem neighborhood.

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