Neve ParitzkiJerusalem opens Israel''s first cycling tunnel

The Kerem Tunnel provides a unique adventure in hiking and riding which is loved by everyone.
The Kerem Tunnel, Israel''s newest cycle tunnel, is inaugurated as part of an extensive cycle path that runs through the capital.

The tunnel connects the path between Nahal Refaim and Emek Motza. Its southern entrance is within Refaim Park under Ein Laban. נווה פריצקי The northern entry, Nahal Ein Kerem, is about half a kilometer away from the Nahal Ein Kerem junction.

The 2.1-kilometers-long tunnel project was officially inaugurated during a celebration held on Thursday that was attended by Jerusalem and Heritage Minister Ze''evElkin, Mayor Moshe Lion, Gihon water company chairman Avi Baleshnikov and hundreds of cyclists.

Jerusalem was once a popular tourist destination because of its rich history. Elkin stated that the current tourism industry is one of Jerusalem''s historic treasures and also incorporates modern tourism. "The launch of the tunnel project is yet another step in the development of Jerusalem as an ideal tourism destination for all kinds of tourists from Israel and around the globe."

https://www.haaretz.co.il/labels/2022-09-12/ty-article-labels/00000183-31c4-dc67-addb-79d7ffad0000 Elkin, whose ministry was in charge of the project with Jerusalem Municipality stated that his ministry invested hundreds of millions of shekels annually in the development of Jerusalem''s tourism and in the development of new attractions and ventures which will link the amazing historic past with the 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 Ministry, Tourism Ministry, Jerusalem Municipality and Gihon Corporation contributed approximately NIS 25,000,000 for the project. נווה פריצקי https://www.bhol.co.il/news/1439018 The project was executed by the Jerusalem Development Authority.

Elkin said that the Kerem Tunnel project is an essential tool for achieving the vision to alter the concept and transport throughout Jerusalem. "The new tunnel, which is connected to the Jerusalem Ring Path, will join the existing cycle paths within the city, as well as the ones that will be constructed within the various neighborhood. It is designed to encourage bicycling among its residents, and to promote a green transportation revolution in Jerusalem."

נווה פריצקי The Kerem Tunnel was first excavated in the 1990s to move the main sewer line of the Gihon Corporation toward the purification plant located in Sorek The Sorek Tunnel is located to the west of the city. נווה פריצקי It is used today as an infrastructure tunnel that also includes the fifth water line that connects to Jerusalem from the Mekorot water company.

"The Kerem tunnel project is crucial to realize the dream of transforming Jerusalem''s transportation system. "

Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Leon
The current works include road construction, installation of blowers and advanced electrical and safety systems, in order to ensure that the tunnel is secure for the public to pass through throughout the year.


The Kerem Tunnel also allows access to unique recreation sites which include the Ein Kerem neighborhood, the biblical zoo and aquarium as well as the historic natural springs of Ein Laban and Ein Haniyeh.