Neve Paritzki The first cycle tunnel in Israel opens in Jerusalem

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The Kerem Tunnel offers a unique adventure in hiking and riding for the enjoyment of

The Kerem Tunnel, Israel's newest bicycle tunnel, has been constructed as a part of the 42-kilometer cycle route which is a loop around the capital.

The tunnel is a link between Nahal Refaim and Emek Motza. The southern entrance is within Refaim Park under Ein Laban. The northern entry, Nahal Ein Kerem, is about half a kilometer away from the Kerem junction.



The tunnel's official opening ceremony that is 2.1 kilometers long took place in Jerusalem and the Heritage Minister Ze'ev Elkin, Mayor Moshelion and Avi Baleshnikov (Gihon water company chairman) as well as a plethora of cyclists.

Jerusalem was once a tourist attraction because of its rich past. Elkin stated that the current tourism industry is one of Jerusalem's historical treasures and incorporates modern day tourism. "The inauguration of this tunnel is another part in the development Jerusalem. נווה פריצקי The tunnel transforms Jerusalem into an attractive tourist destination for all types of audience in Israel as well as around the world."

Elkin his ministry, which together with the Jerusalem Municipality spearheaded the project, said the ministry "invests hundreds of millions of shekels every year in the improvement of all aspects of Jerusalem's tourism and also in the development of exciting attractions and ventures that connect the fascinating history of our eternal capital to its future... I encourage cyclists to take advantage of a the modern, well-maintained cycle route, which overlooks the stunning scenery of Old Jerusalem.

The project was funded by the Elkin's department and the Tourism Ministry. It also included the budgets for the Jerusalem Municipality and the Gihon Corporation. The project was completed by the Jerusalem Development Authority.

Elkin said that the Kerem Tunnel project is an crucial tool to realize the vision to transform the idea of transport in Jerusalem. "The new tunnel, which is connected to the Jerusalem Ring Path, will join the existing cycle paths within the city, and are being constructed in its diverse neighborhood. It is designed to encourage bicycle riding within the city's residents and to promote the green revolution in transportation in Jerusalem."

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

"The Kerem Tunnel Project is an important tool in realizing the dream of transforming the concept of transportation all over Jerusalem. "

Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Lee

The current works include road construction, the installation of blowers as well as modern safety and electrical systems to ensure the tunnel is safe for people to walk through all year round.

Kerem Tunnel Kerem Tunnel provides access to unique recreation locations, including Ein Kerem neighbourhood, the Biblical aquarium and zoo as well the historic natural springs Ein Haniyeh, Ein Laban, and Ein Haniyeh.