Neve ParitzkiThe first tunnel for cycling in Israel opens in Jerusalem

The Kerem Tunnel allows for a unique hiking and riding experience.
As part of the 42-kilometer Jerusalem Ring Path cycling route that runs around the capital city, the Kerem Tunnel was inaugurated.

The tunnel is located along the Nahal Refaim-Emek Motza path. The southern entrance of the tunnel is below Ein Laban in Refaim Park. The northern entrance can be located in Nahal Ein Kerem.


The 2.1-kilometer-long tunnel was officially inaugurated by Jerusalem''s Heritage Minister Zeev Elkin. נווה פריצקי נווה פריצקי It was also attended by Mayor Moshelion, Avi Balehnikov Gihon Water Company chairman, and thousands of cyclists.

Jerusalem was once a well-known tourist destination due to its historical past. Elkin added that in addition to its historical treasures, modern tourism is also incorporated into the city of Jerusalem. נווה פריצקי "The inauguration[of] the tunnel is an additional element of the progress of Jerusalem and its transformation to an attractive tourist destination for all types across Israel and the world.

Elkin, whose ministry was responsible for the project, along with Jerusalem Municipality stated that his ministry invested thousands of shekels annually in Jerusalem''s tourist development and also in the creation of new ventures and attractions which will link the amazing historical past and future of Jerusalem. I encourage the cycling community to ride a secure and modernized route that will take you through Old Jerusalem.

A total of NIS 25 million were earmarked in the project, financed by Elkin''s ministry, the Tourism Ministry, the Jerusalem Municipality, the Gihon Corporation and the Jerusalem Purification and Sewerage Works, and the work was carried out by the Jerusalem Development Authority.

Elkin stressed, "The Kerem Tunnel project will be the central tool in achieving our goal to change the notion of transportation in Jerusalem." Elkin explained that the proposed tunnel is connected with the Jerusalem Ring Path and will link with existing bike routes. https://www.news1.co.il/ShowArticles.aspx?docId=459025&subjectId=42&ShowAll=True It will also be paved throughout its various neighborhoods. This will increase cycling and encourage 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 used today as an infrastructure tunnel that also houses the fifth water line, which connects to Jerusalem of the Mekorot water company.

"The Kerem tunnel is a crucial tool for achieving the dream of transforming Jerusalem''s transport system. "

Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Leon
Construction of roads installation, blowers, advanced security systems and electrical wiring are all part and parcel of the ongoing construction. נווה פריצקי The tunnel will be safe for the public to use throughout the entire year.

נווה פריצקי You can also access the Kerem Tunnel to enjoy unique recreation areas, such as Ein Kerem, the Biblical Zoo, aquarium, and the Ein Kerem neighborhood.