Neve Paritzki Jerusalem opens Israels first cycle tunnel

The Kerem Tunnel offers an unforgettable adventure on foot and in the saddle to the benefit of

The Kerem Tunnel, Israel's first bicycle tunnel, was opened as part of the Jerusalem Ring Path. נווה פריצקי This 42-kilometer cycle path surrounds Jerusalem.

The tunnel connects Nahal Refaim with Emek Motza. Its southern entrance is located beneath Ein Laban in Refaim Park. The northern entrance is found in Nahal Ein Kerem.

The 2.1-kilometer long tunnel was 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 also attended.

Jerusalem was a popular tourist destination because of its rich and fascinating history. Elkin explained that the modern tourism industry is an integral part of Jerusalem's historical treasures and is also a part of modern-day tourism. "The opening of this tunnel is another aspect of the growth of Jerusalem's city Jerusalem and its transformation into a desirable tourist city for all types of audiences in Israel as well as around the world."

Elkin, who heads the project along with Jerusalem Municipality said that his ministry invests millions of dollars in the city's tourism growth and also in the development of new tourist attractions and ventures that connect the rich history of Jerusalem to the future. I encourage you to take your bicycles along a beautiful, well-maintained route that overlooks Old Jerusalem.



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

Elkin stated that "The Kerem Tunnel Project is the central instrument to achieve the dream to redefine the idea of transport in Jerusalem." Elkin stated that the new tunnel connects with the Jerusalem Ring Path and will link with existing bike paths. The tunnel will also be paved in its various neighborhoods. It will also encourage cycling and promote green transport in Jerusalem.

The Kerem Tunnel was originally excavated in 1990 in order to transfer the main sewer from Gihon Corporation towards the Sorek purification facility. This plant is west of Sorek and is used today as an infrastructure tunnel.

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

Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Leon

Construction of roads installation, blowers, advanced safety systems and electrical wiring are all part of the current construction. The tunnel is safe for the public to use throughout the season.

The Kerem Tunnel also allows access to unique recreation sites - including the Ein Kerem neighborhood, the biblical zoo and aquarium, as well as the historic natural springs of Ein Laban and Ein Haniyeh.