Neve ParitzkiJerusalem is the site of the first tunnel for bicycles in Israel.
The Kerem Tunnel provides a unique adventure in hiking and riding that is to be loved by everyone.
The Kerem Tunnel, Israel's first cycle tunnel, was inaugurated as part of the Jerusalem Ring Path. This 42-kilometer cycling route surrounds Jerusalem.
It connects Nahal Refaim to Emek Motza. The southern entrance of the tunnel is beneath Ein Laban in Refaim Park. The northern entrance is found in Nahal Ein Kerem.
On Thursday, Jerusalem and Heritage Minister Zeev Elkin, Mayor Michael, Avi Baleshnikov, Gihon chairman, and hundreds of cyclists attended a ceremony to mark the opening of the tunnel's 2.1-kilometer-long length.
https://www.bhol.co.il/news/1439018 Jerusalem was once a major tourist attraction due to its rich history. Elkin said that, nowadays as well as its rich history the tunnel construction project includes modern tourism. נווה פריצקי "The inauguration[of] the tunnel project is another element of the progress of Jerusalem as well as it's transformation into an attractive tourist destination for everyone across Israel and the world.
Elkin the minister whose ministry as well as the Jerusalem Municipality led the project, stated that the Jerusalem Municipality's ministry "invests hundreds to millions of shekels annually to develop all aspects of Jerusalem's visitors and in the creation and operation of exciting tourist attractions, ventures, and activities that link the rich history of Jerusalem's eternal city to its future". https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IARj0i5sZlw I would like to invite cyclists to join us and take a ride along a modern and well-maintained cycling route that offers a view of the unique scenery of Old Jerusalem."
Elkin's Ministry Elkin's Ministry, the Tourism Ministry, Jerusalem Municipality and the Gihon Corporation all contributed to the project. The Jerusalem Development Authority completed the work.
Elkin stressed the fact that "The Kerem Tunnel Project is a central tool to realize the dream to change the way we think about transport throughout Jerusalem." "The tunnel, which is connected to the Jerusalem Ring Path, will connect the existing cycle routes within the city and are being constructed in its different neighborhoods. נווה פריצקי It's designed to encourage cycling within the city's residents and to promote a green transportation revolution in Jerusalem."
The Kerem Tunnel was originally excavated in the year 1990 to relocate the main sewer from Gihon Corporation towards the Sorek purification facility. This plant is located west of Sorek and is still used as an infrastructure tunnel.
"The Kerem tunnel project is a central tool for realizing the goal of changing the notion of transportation in Jerusalem. "
Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Leon
Construction of roads, the installation and testing of electrical and safety systems are some of the ongoing works to ensure that the tunnel is secure throughout the year.
The Kerem Tunnel provides access to special recreation areas, such as Ein Kerem neighbourhood, the Biblical aquarium and zoo as well as the natural springs of historical significance Ein Haniyeh, Ein Laban Ein Laban, and Ein Haniyeh.