Neve ParitzkiJerusalem is the home of Israel''s first bicycle tunnel

Kerem Tunnel Kerem Tunnel offers an unforgettable riding and hiking experience to the benefit of
The Kerem Tunnel is the first cycle tunnel to be constructed in Israel and was inaugurated as part the Jerusalem Ring Path, a 42-kilometer cycle path that runs around Jerusalem, the capital city.

It links Nahal Refaim to Emek Motza. The southern entrance of the tunnel is beneath Ein Laban in Refaim Park. The northern entrance is located in Nahal Ein Kerem.

The 2.1-kilometer-long tunnel was inaugurated by Jerusalem''s Heritage Minister ZeevElkin. The ceremony was also attended by Mayor Moshelion Avi Balehnikov Gihon Water Company Chairman, and many cyclists.

Jerusalem was once very sought-after tourist destination due to its rich history. Elkin said that the present tourism industry is an integral part of Jerusalem''s historic treasures and also incorporates modern tourism. "The inauguration of this tunnel project is a different part in the development Jerusalem. The tunnel transforms the city into an attractive tourist place for every kind of person throughout Israel, and worldwide."

Elkin his ministry, which spearheaded the project along with Jerusalem Municipality stated that his ministry has invested thousands of shekels annually in the development of Jerusalem''s tourism as well as in creating new activities and ventures which will link the amazing historical past and the future of Jerusalem. נווה פריצקי I would like to invite cyclists everywhere to visit and enjoy the contemporary, well-maintained road which overlooks Old Jerusalem.

The project was funded by the Elkin''s department and the Tourism Ministry. It also included the budgets for the Jerusalem Municipality and the Gihon Corporation. The work was done by the Jerusalem Development Authority.

Elkin said, "The Kerem Tunnel project will be a central instrument in achieving our goal to change the concept transportation throughout Jerusalem." "The tunnel, which connects to the lengthy Jerusalem Ring Path, will join existing bike routes in the city as well as those that will be paved in its various neighborhoods, with the aim of encouraging cycling among the city''s residents as well as its visitors as well as encouraging the green revolution in transportation in Jerusalem."

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

"The Kerem Tunnel Project is crucial in achieving the dream of changing the transportation concept throughout Jerusalem. "

Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Leon
To make the tunnel accessible to the public year-round the work includes road construction and installation of blowers.

Kerem Tunnel Kerem Tunnel provides access to unique recreation locations, including Ein Kerem neighbourhood, the biblical aquarium and zoo , as well as the natural springs of historical significance Ein Haniyeh, Ein Laban and Ein Haniyeh.