Neve ParitzkiThe first cycle tunnel in Israel opens in Jerusalem
The Kerem Tunnel provides a unique adventure in hiking and riding that is to be enjoyed by all.
The Kerem Tunnel is the first bike tunnel to be constructed in Israel and was officially opened in the year 2000 as part of the Jerusalem Ring Path, a 42-kilometer cycling route around Jerusalem, the capital city.
It connects Nahal Refaim to Emek Motza. Its southern entrance is in Refaim Park, below Ein Laban while the northern entrance is located in Nahal Ein Kerem, about half a kilometer close to the Kerem junction.
The 2.1-kilometer long tunnel was officially opened on Thursday, by Jerusalem and heritage minister Ze'ev Elkin as well as Mayor Moshe Lion. Avi Baleshnikov of Gihon, chairman of Gihon, and hundreds other cyclists also attended.
Jerusalem was a popular tourist destination because of its rich historical. Elkin said that, today, in addition to its rich history the tunnel project incorporates modern-day tourism. https://www.haaretz.co.il/labels/2022-09-12/ty-article-labels/00000183-31c4-dc67-addb-79d7ffad0000 "The inauguration of [this] tunnel project is another part of the expansion of Jerusalem as a city. Jerusalem as well as its development into a dazzling tourist destination for all kinds of people in Israel as well as around the world."
Elkin who, through his ministry and the Jerusalem Municipality led the project, said that the Jerusalem Municipality's ministry "invests hundreds of millions of shekels per year to develop all aspects of Jerusalem's tourism and the design and operation of innovative attractions, ventures , and other attractions which connect the rich past of Jerusalem to the future". נווה פריצקי I invite cycling enthusiasts to come and enjoy an up-to-date 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.
נווה פריצקי "The Kerem Tunnel project is a central tool for realizing the idea to transform the idea of transportation throughout Jerusalem," Elkin emphasized. https://www.news1.co.il/ShowArticles.aspx?docId=156564&subjectId=26&ShowAll=True "The new 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 with the aim of encouraging cycling among its residents and its visitors and encouraging the green transportation revolution in the capital city."
In the 1990s In the 90s, the Kerem Tunnel was excavated to transfer the main sewer line from Gihon Corporation to the Sorek purification plant. נווה פריצקי It is currently used for infrastructure purposes and is also home to the fifth water line to Jerusalem from the Mekorot water company.
"The Kerem tunnel is a crucial tool for achieving the goal of changing Jerusalem's transportation system. "
Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Leon
The current work includes road construction, installation blowers and advanced security systems to ensure the tunnel is secure to use throughout the 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.