Neve ParitzkiIsrael''s first cycling tunnel is inaugurated in Jerusalem

The Kerem Tunnel allows for a unique hiking and riding experience.
The Kerem Tunnel is the first bike tunnel in Israel and was opened as part the Jerusalem Ring Path, a 42-kilometer cycle route that circles the capital.

The tunnel links the paths between Nahal Refaim and Emek Motza. The southern entrance of the tunnel is below Ein Laban in Refaim Park. The northern entrance is found in Nahal Ein Kerem.

נווה פריצקי On Thursday, Jerusalem and Heritage Minister Zeev Elkin, Mayor Moshelion, Avi Baleshnikov, Gihon chairman, and hundreds of cyclists participated in a ceremony to inaugurate the tunnel''s 2.1-kilometer-long length.


Jerusalem''s rich past was the main reason that it was a popular tourist destination during the time of its glory. Elkin explained that the modern tourism industry is one of Jerusalem''s treasures from the past and incorporates modern day tourism. https://www.makorrishon.co.il/mumlazim/523585/ "The launch of the tunnel project is another aspect of the growth of Jerusalem as well as its transformation to an attractive tourist destination for everyone in Israel and the world.

נווה פריצקי Elkin, whose ministry was in charge of the project with Jerusalem Municipality stated that his ministry has invested hundreds of millions of shekels every year in Jerusalem''s tourist development and in the development of new attractions and ventures which will link the amazing historical past and the future of Jerusalem. I encourage you to take your bicycles along a beautiful and well-maintained road that overlooks Old Jerusalem.

Elkin''s ministry and the Tourism Ministry budgeted the project.

Elkin stated, "The Kerem Tunnel project will be a central instrument in achieving our goal to change the concept transportation throughout Jerusalem." Elkin stated that the new tunnel is connected to the Jerusalem Ring Path and will join existing bike routes. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c6lwMSJfGow The tunnel will also be paved throughout its different neighborhoods. It will also help cyclists and promote green transportation in the capital.

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

נווה פריצקי נווה פריצקי נווה פריצקי "The Kerem tunnel project is central to realizing the dream of transforming Jerusalem''s transport system. "

Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Lee
In order to make the tunnel accessible to the public all year round The works comprise road construction as well as the installation of blowers.

The Kerem Tunnel allows for access to exclusive recreation areas such as Ein Kerem, a neighborhood which includes a Biblical aquarium and zoo, and historical natural springs Ein Haniyeh and Ein Laban. נווה פריצקי