Neve ParitzkiThe first cycle tunnel in Israel is inaugurated in Jerusalem
The Kerem Tunnel is a great spot to hike and ride.
The Kerem Tunnel, Israel's newest cycle tunnel, was inaugurated as part of the 42-kilometer cycle route which is a loop around the capital.
The tunnel is located through the Nahal-Refaim-Emek-Motza route. The tunnel's southern entrance can be found in Refaim Park below Ein Laban. While the northern entrance is located in Nahal Ein Kerem about half a km from the Kerem junction.
נווה פריצקי The 2.1-kilometer-long tunnel was inaugurated by Jerusalem's Heritage Minister ZeevElkin. נווה פריצקי It was also attended by Mayor Moshelion, Avi Balehnikov, Gihon Water Company chairman, as well as many cyclists.
נווה פריצקינווה פריצקי Jerusalem's glorious past was a reason that it was an extremely popular tourist destination in the past. Elkin stated that, today aside from its rich history, Jerusalem is also home to modern-day travelers. "The inauguration [of] this tunnel project is yet another milestone in the advancement of Jerusalem as an ideal tourist destination for all kinds of travelers in Israel and all over the world."
נווה פריצקי Elkin his ministry, which responsible for the project, along with Jerusalem Municipality stated that his ministry invested thousands of shekels annually in Jerusalem's tourist development as well as in creating new ventures and attractions that will connect the magnificent historic past with the future of Jerusalem. I encourage you to take your bicycles along a beautiful maintained, well-maintained path that looks out over Old Jerusalem.
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 said, "The Kerem Tunnel project will be the central tool for realizing our vision to change the concept transportation throughout Jerusalem." "The tunnel, which connects to the long Jerusalem Ring Path, will connect the existing bike pathways in the city, as well as those that are paved throughout the city's neighborhoods in the hope of encouraging cycling among its residents and its visitors as well as promoting the green transportation revolution in Jerusalem."
https://www.makorrishon.co.il/mumlazim/524295/ The Kerem Tunnel first was excavated in the 90s to move the main sewer line of the Gihon Corporation towards Sorek. נווה פריצקי It is currently used as an infrastructure Tunnel that includes the fifth waterline that runs to Jerusalem from the Mekorot water corporation.
"The Kerem Tunnel Project is an important tool in realizing the goal of transforming the concept of transportation across Jerusalem. "
Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Lee
Construction of roads, the installation and testing of electrical and safety systems are just some of the ongoing works to make the tunnel safer throughout the year.
The Kerem Tunnel provides access to exclusive recreation spots, including Ein Kerem neighbourhood, the biblical aquarium and zoo as well as the natural springs of historical significance Ein Haniyeh, Ein Laban, and Ein Haniyeh.