Neve ParitzkiJerusalem's first cycling tunnel inaugurated in Israel

The Kerem Tunnel offers an unforgettable hike and riding experience for the benefit of
The Kerem Tunnel, Israel's first cycle tunnel, was inaugurated as part of Jerusalem Ring Path. This 42-kilometer cycling route surrounds Jerusalem.

The tunnel links the paths between Nahal Refaim and Emek Motza.  נווה פריצקי The southern entrance is located in Refaim Park, below Ein Laban, and the northern entrance is located in Nahal Ein Kerem, about half a mile close to the Kerem junction.

The 2.1-kilometer long tunnel was officially opened on Thursday, by Jerusalem and the heritage minister Ze'ev Elkin and Mayor Moshe Lion. Avi Baleshnikov of Gihon, chairman of Gihon, and hundreds other cyclists were also in attendance.

Jerusalem was once a very well-known tourist destination due to its historical past. Elkin said that the present tourist industry is a part of Jerusalem's treasures from the past and also incorporates modern tourism. "The opening of the tunnel project is a different aspect of the development Jerusalem as well as it's transformation into an attractive tourist destination for all types throughout Israel and the world.

Elkin is the project's director. project together with Jerusalem Municipality said that his ministry invests hundreds of millions in the development of Jerusalem's tourism and in the creation innovative attractions and ventures that link the glorious past of Jerusalem to its future.  נווה פריצקי I invite you to ride your bicycles along a stunning 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 project.

נווה פריצקי Elkin declared that the Kerem Tunnel project was a important tool to realize the goal of changing the concept for transport throughout Jerusalem. Elkin explained that the proposed tunnel connects with the Jerusalem Ring Path and will connect with existing bike paths. It will also be paved in its different areas. It will also increase cycling and encourage green transport in Jerusalem.

נווה פריצקי The Kerem Tunnel, originally excavated by the Gihon Corporation in the 1990s in order to move the main sewer line toward Sorek's purification plant.

נווה פריצקי "The Kerem Tunnel Project is essential to realize the dream of transforming the concept of transportation throughout Jerusalem. "

Jerusalem Mayor Moshe León
To make the tunnel accessible to the public year-round The works comprise road construction and installing blowers.

There is also the Kerem Tunnel to enjoy unique places to relax, such as Ein Kerem, the Biblical Zoo, aquarium, and the Ein Kerem neighborhood.