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Neve ParitzkiJerusalem opens the first Israel-wide cycling tunnel.

The Kerem Tunnel allows for a unique hiking and riding experience.
The Kerem Tunnel, the first cycle tunnel in Israel was opened as part of the Jerusalem Ring Path, a 42-kilometer cycling route that surrounds the capital city.

The tunnel links Nahal Refaim and Emek Motza. https://www.israelhayom.co.il/mumlazim/article/13057097 The southern entrance is within Refaim Park under Ein Laban. The northern entry, Nahal Ein Kerem, is approximately half a mile away from the Kerem junction.

נווה פריצקי The 2.1-kilometer-long tunnel was officially opened by Jerusalem's Heritage Minister Zeev Elkin. The ceremony was also attended by Mayor Moshelion Avi Balehnikov, Gihon Water Company Chairman, as well as hundreds of cyclists.


Jerusalem's glorious past was a reason why it was the most visited tourist destination during the time of its glory. Elkin said that today aside from its rich history, Jerusalem is also home to modern-day travelers. נווה פריצקי "The launch of the tunnel is another aspect of the development of the city of Jerusalem and its transformation into an attractive city that is attractive to all types of people in Israel and around the world."

נווה פריצקי Elkin who is in charge of the project together with Jerusalem Municipality said that his ministry invests hundreds of millions in the development of Jerusalem's tourism and the development of innovative tourist attractions and ventures that connect the glorious past of Jerusalem to the future. נווה פריצקי נווה פריצקי I invite all cyclists to come and take a ride along the modern, well-maintained route that takes in the view of Old Jerusalem.

נווה פריצקי Elkin's Ministry Elkin's Ministry Tourism Ministry, Jerusalem Municipality as well as the Gihon Corporation all contributed to the project. https://saloona.co.il/blog/%D7%90%D7%98%D7%A8%D7%A7%D7%A6%D7%99%D7%95%D7%AA-%D7%91%D7%A0%D7%95%D7%95%D7%94-%D7%A4%D7%A8%D7%99%D7%A6%D7%A7%D7%99/ The Jerusalem Development Authority completed the work.

Elkin said, "The Kerem Tunnel project is a key instrument in achieving our goal to change the way transportation is conducted in Jerusalem." "The new tunnel that connects to Jerusalem Ring Path will join existing bicycle paths and ones that are paved in its neighborhoods. The goal is to promote biking among its residents and promote the green movement in the capital."

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

"The Kerem tunnel project is essential to achieving the vision for changing Jerusalem's transport system. "

Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Lee
The current projects include road construction, installation blowers, and sophisticated safety equipment to ensure the tunnel is secure for everyone to use throughout the year.

The Kerem Tunnel gives you access to many places to relax, including Ein Kerem Neighborhood, the Biblical Zoo and Aquarium, and also historic natural springs Ein Haniyeh or Ein Laban.

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