Neve ParitzkiJerusalem is the site of the world's first bicycle tunnel in Israel.
The Kerem Tunnel provides a unique riding experience and hiking experience that should be loved by everyone.
In the 42-kilometer Jerusalem Ring Path cycling route that runs around the capital city, the Kerem Tunnel was inaugurated.
https://www.themarker.com/labels/2022-09-12/ty-article-labels/00000183-31c8-d6c9-a197-79cd96360000 The tunnel is located along the Nahal Refaim-Emek Motza path. נווה פריצקינווה פריצקי Its southern entrance is in Refaim Park, below Ein Laban while the northern entrance is in Nahal Ein Kerem, about one kilometer away close to the Kerem junction.
נווה פריצקי The 2.1-kilometers-long tunnel was officially opened in a ceremony on Thursday attended by Jerusalem and Heritage Minister Ze'evElkin, Mayor Moshe Lion, Gihon water company chairman Avi Baleshnikov and hundreds of cyclists.
Jerusalem's rich past was the main reason for it to be the most visited tourist spot during the time of its glory. In the present, in addition to its historic treasures, it also incorporates modern tourism," Elkin said. "The opening of this tunnel project is another part of the development of Jerusalem as a city. Jerusalem and its transformation into an attractive tourist city for all types of visitors in Israel and around the globe."
Elkin, who heads the project in conjunction with Jerusalem Municipality said that his ministry invests hundreds of millions in Jerusalem's tourism development and the development of innovative tourist attractions and ventures that connect the glorious past of Jerusalem to its future. I encourage cyclists to take advantage of a an attractive, well-maintained cycling route overlooking the unique landscape of Old Jerusalem.
Elkin's Ministry Elkin's Ministry Tourism Ministry, Jerusalem Municipality, and the Gihon Corporation all contributed to the project. The Jerusalem Development Authority completed the work.
Elkin stated that the Kerem Tunnel project was a important tool to realize the goal of changing the concept for transportation in Jerusalem. "The new tunnel, which will connect to the long Jerusalem Ring Path, will connect the existing bike routes in the city as well as those that are paved in the various neighborhoods with the aim of encouraging cycling among its residents and its visitors and in promoting the green revolution in transportation in Jerusalem."
https://www.haaretz.co.il/labels/2022-09-12/ty-article-labels/00000183-31c4-dc67-addb-79d7ffad0000נווה פריצקי In the late 1990s in the 1990s, the Kerem Tunnel was excavated to relocate the main sewer line from Gihon Corporation to the Sorek purification plant. It is now used for infrastructure purposes and also houses the fifth water line that connects to Jerusalem by the Mekorot water company.
"The Kerem Tunnel Project is essential to realize the goal to change the way transportation is thought of throughout Jerusalem. "
Jerusalem Mayor Moshe León
To make the tunnel usable to the general public throughout the year The works comprise road construction and installing blowers.
It is also possible to use the Kerem Tunnel to enjoy unique places to relax, such as Ein Kerem, the Biblical zoo, aquarium and the Ein Kerem neighborhood.