Neve ParitzkiIsrael's first cycling tunnel is inaugurated in Jerusalem
The Kerem Tunnel provides a unique ride and hiking experience that should be enjoyed by all.
The Kerem Tunnel is the first bike tunnel to be constructed in Israel and was opened as part the Jerusalem Ring Path, a 42-kilometer cycle path that runs around Jerusalem, the capital city.
The tunnel connects the path between Nahal Refaim and Emek Motza. נווה פריצקי The southern entrance of the tunnel is below Ein Laban in Refaim Park. The northern entrance can be found in Nahal Ein Kerem.
The 2.1-kilometer-long tunnel was officially opened by Jerusalem's Heritage Minister Zeev Elkin. It was also attended by Mayor Moshelion Avi Balehnikov, Gihon Water Company chairman, as well as hundreds of cyclists.
נווה פריצקי Jerusalem's rich past was the main reason why it was an extremely popular tourist spot during the time of its glory. Elkin stated that the present as well as its historic treasures the tunnel construction project includes modern tourism. "The inauguration of [this] tunnel project is a further part of the expansion of the city of Jerusalem as well as its development into a desirable city that is attractive to all types of visitors in Israel as well as around the world."
Elkin, whose ministry together with the Jerusalem Municipality spearheaded the project, stated that the ministry "invests hundreds of millions of shekels every year in the development of Jerusalem's tourism in all its aspects and in the creation of new attractions and ventures that connect the fascinating history of our capital city to the future of Jerusalem... https://www.news1.co.il/ShowArticles.aspx?docId=458935&subjectId=42&ShowAll=Trueנווה פריצקי I encourage all cyclists to take a trip and enjoy the contemporary, well-maintained road that overlooks Old Jerusalem.
Elkin's Ministry Elkin's Ministry, the Tourism Ministry, Jerusalem Municipality as well as the Gihon Corporation all contributed to the project. The Jerusalem Development Authority completed the project.
"The Kerem Tunnel project is the central instrument for achieving the goal to change the concept of transportation across Jerusalem," Elkin stressed. "The new tunnel, which connects with the Jerusalem Ring Path, will connect the existing cycle routes within the city, and are being constructed in its diverse neighborhood. It is designed to encourage bicycling within its inhabitants, and promote a green transportation revolution in Jerusalem."
https://www.makorrishon.co.il/mumlazim/524295/ The Kerem Tunnel, originally excavated by the Gihon Corporation in the 1990s in order to move its main sewer line towards the Sorek purification plant.
"The Kerem tunnel is a crucial tool for achieving the vision to transform Jerusalem's transport system. "
Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Lon
Construction of roads, the installation and testing of safety and electrical systems are just some of the ongoing projects to make the tunnel safer for all year.
The Kerem Tunnel gives you access to many recreational sites, such as Ein Kerem Neighborhood, the Biblical Zoo and Aquarium, as well historic natural springs Ein Haniyeh or Ein Laban.