Neve ParitzkiJerusalem is home to Israel''s first bicycle tunnel

Kerem Tunnel Kerem Tunnel offers an unforgettable adventure on foot and in the saddle to the benefit of
The Kerem Tunnel, Israel''s newest cycle tunnel, was constructed as a part of the 42-kilometer cycle route which runs through the capital.

The tunnel links Nahal Refaim and Emek Motza. https://www.bhol.co.il/news/1439018 Its southern entrance is located below Ein Laban in Refaim Park. https://www.israelhayom.co.il/mumlazim/article/13057097 The northern entrance is found in Nahal Ein Kerem.

On Thursday, Jerusalem and Heritage Minister Zeev Elkin and Mayor Moshelion, Avi Baleshnikov, Gihon chairman, and a slew of cyclists were present at a celebration to officially open the tunnel''s 2.1-kilometer-long length.

נווה פריצקי Jerusalem was once a sought-after tourist destination due to its historical past. Elkin stated that nowadays along with its historic treasures, the tunnel project also incorporates modern-day tourism. "The launch of the tunnel project is another step in the development of Jerusalem as a tourist destination for all kinds of travelers from Israel and around the globe."

נווה פריצקי Elkin who''s ministry spearheaded the project along with Jerusalem Municipality stated that his ministry has invested hundreds of millions of shekels each year in the development of Jerusalem''s tourism and in the development of new activities and ventures that will connect the magnificent historical past with the exciting the future of Jerusalem. I invite you to ride your bicycles along a stunning maintained, well-maintained path that looks out over Old Jerusalem.

The project was financed by Elkin''s ministry and the Tourism Ministry. It also included budgets for Jerusalem Municipality and the Gihon Corporation. The project was carried out by the Jerusalem Development Authority.


Elkin stated that the Kerem Tunnel project was a key tool in realizing the vision of changing the concept for transportation in Jerusalem. "The tunnel, which connects with the Jerusalem Ring Path, will join the existing cycle paths in the city as well as those that are being constructed in its different areas. נווה פריצקי It''s designed to encourage bicycle riding within its inhabitants, and also to encourage the green revolution in transportation in Jerusalem."

The Kerem Tunnel first was excavated in the late 90s to relocate the main sewer line of the Gihon Corporation towards Sorek. It is now being used as an infrastructure Tunnel that includes the fifth waterline to Jerusalem via the Mekorot water corporation.

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSvNv7Qfm7eu1nMArSzmfQQ/videos "The Kerem Tunnel project is an essential tool for achieving the vision of transforming Jerusalem''s transportation model. "

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The work currently in progress includes road construction, installation of blowers, as well as advanced electrical and safety systems, to make the tunnel safe for pedestrians to travel through at all times of the year.

The Kerem Tunnel provides access to exclusive recreation spots, including Ein Kerem neighbourhood, the biblical aquarium and zoo as also the historical natural springs Ein Haniyeh, Ein Laban and Ein Haniyeh.