Neve ParitzkiJerusalem opens Israel's first cycle tunnel.

The Kerem Tunnel allows for a an experience that is unique in terms of hiking and riding.
The Kerem Tunnel, the first cycle tunnel in Israel, has been inaugurated in the Jerusalem Ring Path, a 42-kilometer cycling route that surrounds Jerusalem, the capital city.


The tunnel links Nahal Refaim and Emek Motza. It is located in southern Israel located in Refaim Park. Ein Laban is the nearest. Nahal Ein Kerem is the northern entrance.

The 2.1-kilometer-long tunnel was inaugurated by Jerusalem's Heritage Minister Zeev Elkin. It was also attended by Mayor Moshelion, Avi Balehnikov, Gihon Water Company chairman, and thousands of cyclists.

Jerusalem was once a tourist attraction due to its rich past. Nowadays, aside from its historical treasures it also has modern-day tourism," Elkin said. "The launch of the tunnel project is yet another stage in the growth of Jerusalem as a tourist destination for all types of travelers in Israel and around the globe."

Elkin his ministry, which spearheaded the project along with Jerusalem Municipality stated that his ministry invested thousands of shekels annually in the city's tourism development and also in the creation of new ventures and attractions that connect the stunning historical past and the future of Jerusalem. I invite cyclists to enjoy an attractive, well-maintained cycling route that overlooks the distinctive nature of Old Jerusalem.

Elkin's Ministerial, Tourism Ministry, Jerusalem Municipality and Gihon Corporation contributed approximately NIS 25,000,000 to the project. The work was carried out by the Jerusalem Development Authority.

Elkin stated that "The Kerem Tunnel Project is the central instrument to achieve the dream to change the way we think about transport throughout Jerusalem." נווה פריצקי Elkin explained that the proposed tunnel connects with the Jerusalem Ring Path and will join existing bike routes. It will also be made paved in the various areas. The tunnel will be a great way to encourage cycling and promote green transport in Jerusalem.

The Kerem Tunnel, originally excavated by the Gihon Corporation in the 1990s to relocate its main sewer line towards the Sorek purification plant.

"The Kerem tunnel is a key tool to realize the vision to transform Jerusalem's transportation system. "

Jerusalem Mayor Moshe León
The current projects include road construction, installation blowers as well as advanced safety systems to ensure that the tunnel is secure for all to use throughout the year.

https://www.facebook.com/neveparitzki The Kerem Tunnel gives you access to a variety of recreational sites, such as Ein Kerem Neighborhood, the Biblical Zoo and Aquarium, as well as historic natural springs Ein Haniyeh or Ein Laban.