Neve ParitzkiThe first tunnel for cycling in Israel is inaugurated in Jerusalem

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

The tunnel connects Nahal Refaim and Emek Motza. The tunnel's southern entrance can be found in Refaim Park below Ein Laban. The northern entrance is located in Nahal Ein Kerem about half one kilometer from the Kerem junction.

The 2.1-kilometer long tunnel was officially opened on Thursday, by Jerusalem and the heritage minister Ze'ev Elkin and Mayor Moshe Lion. Avi Baleshnikov of Gihon Chairman of Gihon as well as a multitude of cyclists were also in attendance.

Jerusalem was a desirable tourist destination due to its rich and fascinating historical. Elkin said that apart from its historic treasures the modern tourist industry is included in Jerusalem's city. "The opening of the tunnel project is a different aspect of the growth of Jerusalem and it's transformation into an attractive tourist destination for everyone across Israel as well as around the world.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IARj0i5sZlw https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSvNv7Qfm7eu1nMArSzmfQQ/videos Elkin the minister whose ministry as well as the Jerusalem Municipality led the project, stated that the Jerusalem Municipality's ministry "invests hundreds to millions of shekels annually to develop all aspects of Jerusalem's tourists and in the development and operation of new attractions, ventures and attractions that connect the glorious history of Jerusalem to its future". I invite cyclists to enjoy the modern, well-maintained cycling route overlooking the unique scenery of Old Jerusalem.

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

Elkin stated that the Kerem Tunnel project was a key tool in realizing the vision of shifting the idea of transportation throughout Jerusalem. https://www.facebook.com/neveparitzki "The new tunnel connecting to Jerusalem Ring Path will join existing paths for bicycles and ones that are paved in its neighborhoods. The goal is to encourage biking within the city's residents and to promote the green transport revolution in the capital."

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

נווה פריצקי "The Kerem tunnel project is an essential tool to realize the vision to change the concept of transportation throughout Jerusalem. "

Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Lee
Construction of roads, installation, blowers, modern security systems and electrical wiring are all part of the current work. The tunnel is safe for the people to use all season.


There is also the Kerem Tunnel to enjoy unique recreation areas, such as Ein Kerem, the Biblical Zoo, aquarium, and the Ein Kerem neighborhood.