Neve ParitzkiJerusalem inaugurates Israel''s first cycling tunnel.

The Kerem Tunnel is a great location to go on a hike or ride.
The Kerem Tunnel, Israel''s first bike tunnel, opened as part of the Jerusalem Ring Path. This 42-kilometer cycling route surrounds Jerusalem.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IARj0i5sZlw It links Nahal Refaim to Emek Motza. Its southern entrance is located below Ein Laban in Refaim Park. The northern entrance can be found in Nahal Ein Kerem.

The 2.1-kilometers-long tunnel was officially opened in a ceremony on Thursday attended by Jerusalem and Heritage Minister Ze''evElkin, Mayor Moshe Lion, Gihon water company chairman Avi Baleshnikov and hundreds of cyclists.

"In the past, Jerusalem was an attractive tourist city due to its glorious past. Elkin stated that today, in addition to its historic treasures the tunnel construction project encompasses modern day tourism. "The inauguration of this tunnel is another part in the development Jerusalem. It transforms Jerusalem into an attractive tourist place for any kind of crowd in Israel and around the world."

נווה פריצקי The ministry of Elkin, which responsible for the project along in conjunction with Jerusalem Municipality, said that the ministry "invests hundreds of millions of shekels each year in all aspects of Jerusalem''s tourism industry and is involved in developing exciting attractions and ventures which connect the glorious historic past of our eternal capital with its future." I encourage cyclists to come and enjoy an up-to-date and well-maintained cycling route that takes in the unique scenery of Old Jerusalem."


About NIS 25 million was earmarked in the project. It was budgeted by the Elkin''s Ministry, the Tourism Ministry, the Jerusalem Municipality and the Gihon Corporation and the Jerusalem Purification and Sewerage Works, as well as the work done by the Jerusalem Development Authority.

Elkin said that "The Kerem Tunnel Project is the central instrument to achieve the vision to transform the concept of transportation throughout Jerusalem." https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c6lwMSJfGow "The new tunnel will be connected with the Jerusalem Ring Path. It will connect with the various bicycle paths that are already within the city. These will be paved throughout the city''s various areas. The goal is to encourage cyclists in the city.

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

https://www.facebook.com/neveparitzki "The Kerem tunnel is a key tool to realize the dream of transforming Jerusalem''s transportation system. "

Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Lee
Road construction, installation and testing of safety and electrical systems are some of the ongoing efforts to ensure that the tunnel is secure for all seasons.

It is also possible to use the Kerem Tunnel to enjoy unique places to relax, such as Ein Kerem, the Biblical zoo, aquarium and the Ein Kerem neighborhood. נווה פריצקי