Neve ParitzkiJerusalem is home to Israel's first bicycle tunnel

The Kerem Tunnel offers a unique trail and riding experience to the benefit of
The Kerem Tunnel, Israel's newest cycle tunnel, was inaugurated as part of the 42-kilometer cycle route which runs through the capital.

The tunnel connects the path between Nahal Refaim and Emek Motza. נווה פריצקי The southern entrance of the tunnel is beneath Ein Laban in Refaim Park. The northern entrance can be located in Nahal Ein Kerem.

נווה פריצקי The opening ceremony of the tunnel that is 2.1 kilometers long, was held in Jerusalem and the Heritage Minister Ze'ev Elkin Mayor Moshelion, Avi Baleshnikov (Gihon water company chairman of the company) along with hundreds of cyclists.

Jerusalem was a popular tourist destination due to its rich and fascinating historical. In the present, in addition to its historical treasures, it also incorporates modern-day tourism," Elkin said. "The launch of the tunnel is a further step in the development of Jerusalem as an attractive tourist destination for all types of travelers in Israel and all over the world."


Elkin's ministry, which also in charge of the project together in conjunction with Jerusalem Municipality, stated that his ministry "invests hundreds and millions of shekels every year throughout Jerusalem's tourism industry and is involved in developing innovative attractions and ventures, that connect the magnificent historical history of our capital city and its future." I would like to invite cyclists everywhere to take a trip and enjoy the modern, well-maintained route that takes in the view of Old Jerusalem.

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

"The Kerem Tunnel project is a central tool for realizing the idea to change the concept of transportation in Jerusalem," Elkin emphasized. "The new tunnel, which is connected to the Jerusalem Ring Path, will connect with existing cycle paths within the city, and will be paved within its various neighborhoods. The tunnel is intended to encourage cycling within the city's residents and to promote a green transportation revolution in Jerusalem."

https://www.themarker.com/labels/2022-09-12/ty-article-labels/00000183-31c8-d6c9-a197-79cd96360000 The Kerem Tunnel first was excavated in the late 90s to relocate the main sewer line of the Gihon Corporation towards Sorek. It is currently being utilized as an infrastructure tunnel which also includes the fifth line of water to Jerusalem via the Mekorot water corporation.

"The Kerem Tunnel project is a central tool to realize the vision of changing Jerusalem's transportation model. "

Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Lon
Road construction, installation and testing of electrical and safety systems are some of the ongoing works to ensure that the tunnel is secure throughout the year.

https://www.facebook.com/neveparitzki 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.