Neve ParitzkiThe first tunnel for cycling in Israel opens in Jerusalem
The Kerem Tunnel allows for a unique hiking and riding experience.
The Kerem Tunnel is the first bicycle tunnel to be constructed in Israel and was officially opened in the year 2000 as part of the Jerusalem Ring Path, a 42-kilometer cycle path that runs around the capital.
The tunnel runs through the Nahal-Refaim-Emek-Motza path. https://www.israelhayom.co.il/mumlazim/article/13057097נווה פריצקי The southern entrance is located in Refaim Park, below Ein Laban while the northern entrance is located in Nahal Ein Kerem, about half a mile from the Kerem junction.
Inauguration of the tunnel, which is 2.1 kilometers long, was held in Jerusalem and the Heritage Minister Ze'ev Elkin Mayor Moshelion, Heritage Minister Ze'ev Elkin Avi Baleshnikov (Gihon water company chairman of the company) along with hundreds of cyclists.
Jerusalem's glorious past was a reason why it was the most visited tourist destination during the time of its glory. Elkin declared that, in the present aside from its historic treasures, it is also a destination for modern-day tourists. "The opening of the tunnel is an additional aspect of the growth of Jerusalem as well as its transformation to an attractive tourist destination for everyone in Israel as well as around the world.
Elkin, whose ministry together with the Jerusalem Municipality spearheaded the project, explained that his ministry "invests hundreds of millions of shekels each year to develop the tourism industry in Jerusalem and also in the development of new tourist attractions and ventures that link the glorious historical past of our capital city's eternal past to its future... נווה פריצקי I encourage all cyclists to take a trip and enjoy the new, well-maintained and modern route that overlooks Old Jerusalem.
Elkin's Ministry, Tourism Ministry, Jerusalem Municipality and Gihon Corporation contributed approximately NIS 25,000,000 to the project. The work was carried out by the Jerusalem Development Authority.
Elkin declared that the Kerem Tunnel project was a important tool to realize the goal of shifting the idea of transportation in Jerusalem. נווה פריצקי "The new tunnel connecting to the Jerusalem Ring Path will join existing bicycle paths and ones that are paved in the neighborhoods. It is intended to promote biking within the city's residents and to promote the green transport revolution in the capital."
https://www.makorrishon.co.il/mumlazim/523585/ The Kerem Tunnel was originally excavated in the year 1990 to relocate the main sewer from Gihon Corporation towards the Sorek purification facility. The plant is located west of Sorek and is currently used as an infrastructure tunnel.
https://www.makorrishon.co.il/mumlazim/523585/ "The Kerem tunnel is a vital tool in achieving the dream of transforming Jerusalem's transportation system. "
Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Leon
The current projects include road construction, installation blowers and sophisticated security systems to ensure the tunnel is safe for everyone to use all year.
The Kerem Tunnel also allows access to unique recreation spots which include the Ein Kerem neighborhood, the biblical zoo and aquarium as well as the historic natural springs in Ein Laban and Ein Haniyeh.