Neve ParitzkiJerusalem''s first cycling tunnel open in Israel

Kerem Tunnel Kerem Tunnel offers an unforgettable adventure on foot and in the saddle to the benefit of
The Kerem Tunnel is the first cycle tunnel to be constructed in Israel and was officially opened in the year 2000 as part the Jerusalem Ring Path, a 42-kilometer cycle path that runs around the capital.

The tunnel is a link between Nahal Refaim and Emek Motza. It has a southern entrance in Refaim Park. Ein Laban is the closest. Nahal Ein Kerem is the northern entrance.

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSvNv7Qfm7eu1nMArSzmfQQ/videos The 2.1-kilometer long tunnel was inaugurated on Thursday by Jerusalem and the heritage minister Ze''evElkin and Moshe Lion, the Mayor. Moshe Lion. Avi Baleshnikov of Gihon the chairman of Gihon as well as a multitude of cyclists were also in attendance.

The city''s rich history was a reason why it was the most visited tourist attraction in the past. Today, apart from its historic treasures, it also incorporates modern-day tourism," Elkin said. "The inauguration of this tunnel is another element of the development of Jerusalem. נווה פריצקי It transforms Jerusalem into an attractive tourist destination for all types of audience within Israel and around the world."

The ministry of Elkin, which also in charge of the project together with Jerusalem Municipality, declared that his ministry "invests hundreds and millions of shekels annually in all aspects of Jerusalem''s tourism industry and is involved in developing new ventures and attractions that link the amazing historical history of our capital city with its future." I invite cycling enthusiasts to join us and take a ride along the modern and well-maintained cycle route that takes in the unique landscape of Old Jerusalem."

נווה פריצקי Elkin''s Ministry and the Tourism Ministry budgeted the project.

Elkin said that "The Kerem Tunnel Project is a central tool to realize the vision to change the way we think about transport in Jerusalem." נווה פריצקי "The tunnel, which connects with the Jerusalem Ring Path, will join the existing cycle paths in the city and will be constructed within the different neighborhood. It is designed to encourage bicycle riding among its residents, and promote a green transportation revolution in Jerusalem."

In the 90s In the 90s, the Kerem Tunnel was excavated to transfer the main sewer line from Gihon Corporation to the Sorek purification plant. It is now used as an infrastructure tunnel. It houses the fifth water line to Jerusalem from the Mekorot water company.

"The Kerem tunnel project is essential to achieving the vision for changing Jerusalem''s transport system. "

Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Leon

The current works include road construction, installation blowers, and sophisticated safety systems to ensure that the tunnel is safe to use all 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.