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Neve ParitzkiThe first tunnel for cycling in Israel is inaugurated in Jerusalem

The Kerem Tunnel is a great place to ride and hike.
The Kerem Tunnel, Israel's first bicycle tunnel, was opened as part of the Jerusalem Ring Path. This 42-kilometer cycling route surrounds Jerusalem.


The tunnel links Nahal Refaim and Emek Motza. 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 tunnel's southern entry point can be found within Refaim Park below Ein Laban. The northern entrance is in Nahal Ein Kerem about half an hour from the Kerem junction.

On Thursday, Jerusalem and Heritage Minister Zeev Elkin, Mayor Michael, Avi Baleshnikov, Gihon chairman, and a slew of cyclists attended a ceremony to inaugurate the tunnel's 2.1-kilometer-long length.

Jerusalem's rich past was the main reason that it was the most visited tourist spot in the past. נווה פריצקי Elkin said that apart from its rich history and modern amenities, tourism has also been integrated into the city of Jerusalem. https://www.inn.co.il/news/577845 "The launch of the tunnel project is a further part of the growth of the city of Jerusalem and its transformation into an attractive tourist destination for all kinds of people in Israel and around the world."

Elkin who is in charge of the project in conjunction with Jerusalem Municipality said that his ministry invests hundreds of millions in the development of Jerusalem's tourism and in the creation innovative activities and ventures that tie the glorious past of Jerusalem to the future. נווה פריצקי I would like to invite cyclists to ride a secure and modern route that takes you through Old Jerusalem.

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

Elkin said, "The Kerem Tunnel project will be a central instrument for achieving our dream to change the concept transportation throughout Jerusalem." נווה פריצקי "The new tunnel that connects to the Jerusalem Ring Path will join the existing bike paths as well as the ones that will be paved within the neighborhoods. The goal is to promote biking within the city's residents and to promote the green revolution in transport in Jerusalem."

The Kerem Tunnel was originally excavated in the year 1990 to relocate the main sewer from 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 a central tool for realizing the goal of changing the way of transport in Jerusalem. "

Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Leon
Road construction installation, blowers, advanced safety systems and electrical wiring are all part and parcel of the current work. The tunnel will be safe for the people to use all year.

The Kerem Tunnel also allows access to special recreation areas - including the Ein Kerem neighborhood, the biblical zoo and aquarium as well as the historic natural springs of Ein Laban and Ein Haniyeh.

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