Neve ParitzkiJerusalem opens the first Israel-wide cycle tunnel.

The Kerem Tunnel provides a unique riding experience and hiking experience that should be enjoyed by all.
The Kerem Tunnel, the first cycle tunnel in Israel was opened in the Jerusalem Ring Path, a 42-kilometer cycle path that runs around the capital city.

The tunnel connects the path between Nahal Refaim and Emek Motza. Its southern entrance is in Refaim Park under Ein Laban. https://www.israelhayom.co.il/mumlazim/article/13067733 The northern entry, Nahal Ein Kerem, is approximately half a mile away from the Kerem junction.

The 2.1-kilometer-long tunnel was officially opened by Jerusalem''s Heritage Minister Zeev Elkin. The ceremony was also attended by Mayor Moshelion Avi Balehnikov Gihon Water Company chairman, as well as hundreds of cyclists.

Jerusalem was once a tourist attraction because of its rich past. https://www.makorrishon.co.il/mumlazim/523585/ Elkin said that the present tourist industry is a part of Jerusalem''s historic treasures and incorporates modern day tourism. "The launch of the tunnel project is another aspect of the development Jerusalem and its transformation into a desirable tourist destination for all types across Israel and around the world.

Elkin''s ministry, which was also in charge of the project together alongside Jerusalem Municipality, stated that his ministry "invests hundreds of millions of shekels annually in all aspects of Jerusalem''s tourism and in creating new ventures and attractions that connect the magnificent historical time of our capital city with the future." נווה פריצקי נווה פריצקי I invite you to ride your bicycles along a beautiful and well-maintained road that overlooks Old Jerusalem.

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


Elkin stressed that "The Kerem Tunnel Project is the central instrument to achieve the dream to change the way we think about transportation throughout Jerusalem." "The tunnel, which is being constructed to connect to Jerusalem Ring Path will join existing paths for bicycles and the ones that will be paved within its neighborhoods. The goal is to promote biking among the residents of Jerusalem and encourage the green movement in the capital."

The Kerem Tunnel was originally excavated in the year 1990 to relocate the main sewers of Gihon Corporation towards the Sorek purification facility. נווה פריצקי https://www.news1.co.il/ShowArticles.aspx?docId=458935&subjectId=42&ShowAll=True This plant is west of Sorek and is used today as an infrastructure tunnel.

"The Kerem Tunnel Project is essential to realize the dream of changing the transportation concept all over Jerusalem. "

Jerusalem Mayor Moshe León
The works currently underway include road construction, the installation of blowers, as well as advanced security and electrical systems to ensure the tunnel is safe for pedestrians to travel through at all times of the year.

The Kerem Tunnel provides access to exclusive recreation spots, including Ein Kerem neighbourhood, the Biblical aquarium and zoo as well as the natural springs of historical significance Ein Haniyeh, Ein Laban and Ein Haniyeh.