Neve Paritzki Israels first cycling tunnel is inaugurated in Jerusalem

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The Kerem Tunnel is a great location to go on a hike or ride.

The Kerem Tunnel is the first bicycle tunnel to be constructed in Israel and was officially opened in the year 2000 as a part of the Jerusalem Ring Path, a 42-kilometer cycling route around the capital.

The tunnel connects Nahal Refaim and Emek Motza. It has a southern entrance within Refaim Park. Ein Laban is the nearest. Nahal Ein Kerem is the northern entrance.

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

"In the past, Jerusalem was an attractive tourist city due to its rich past. Elkin added that in addition to its historic treasures, modern tourism is also integrated into the city of Jerusalem. "The launch of the tunnel project [is] another part in the development Jerusalem. It makes Jerusalem an attractive tourist destination for all types of audience within Israel and around the world."

Elkin his ministry, which responsible for the project, along with Jerusalem Municipality stated that his ministry had invested hundreds of millions of shekels each year in the development of Jerusalem's tourism and also in the creation of new ventures and attractions that connect the stunning historical past and future of Jerusalem. I would like to invite cyclists to enjoy a safe and modernized route that will take you through Old Jerusalem.

Around NIS 25 million was earmarked in the project. It was budgeted by the Elkin's Ministry The Tourism Ministry, the Jerusalem Municipality and the Gihon Corporation and the Jerusalem Purification and Sewerage Works, with the work carried out by the Jerusalem Development Authority.

Elkin stated, "The Kerem Tunnel project will be a central instrument in achieving our goal to change the notion of transportation in Jerusalem." "The tunnel, which is being constructed to connect to the Jerusalem Ring Path will join existing bicycle paths and the ones that will be paved within its areas. It's designed to encourage biking among the residents of Jerusalem and encourage the green transport revolution in the capital."

The Kerem Tunnel was originally excavated in the year 1990 to relocate the main sewers 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 essential tool for achieving the dream of transforming Jerusalem's transportation model. "



Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Leon

Road construction, installation and testing of safety and electrical systems are just some of the ongoing projects to ensure the tunnel is safe for all year.

The Kerem Tunnel provides access to special recreation areas, such as Ein Kerem neighbourhood, the biblical aquarium and zoo as also the historical natural springs Ein Haniyeh, Ein Laban, and Ein Haniyeh.