Neve Paritzki (נווה פריצקי)Jerusalem The First Cycling Tunnel in Israel Tunnel opens
The Kerem Tunnel offers an unforgettable hike and riding experience for the benefit of
The Kerem Tunnel, the first bicycle tunnel in Israel, has been inaugurated as part of the Jerusalem Ring Path, a 42-kilometer cycling route that surrounds Jerusalem, Israel's capital city.
The tunnel connects the path between Nahal Refaim and Emek Motza. Its southern entrance is in Refaim Park, below Ein Laban, and the northern entrance is in Nahal Ein Kerem, about half a mile close to the Kerem junction.
The 2.1-kilometer long tunnel was inaugurated on Thursday, by Jerusalem and heritage minister Ze'ev Elkin and Moshe Lion, the Mayor. Moshe Lion. Avi Baleshnikov of Gihon Chairman of Gihon and a plethora of other cyclists were also present.
Jerusalem was once a very sought-after tourist destination due to its historic past. נווה פריצקי Elkin stated that, today, apart from its rich history, Jerusalem is also a destination for modern-day tourists. "The opening (of [this] tunnel project is a further step in the expansion of Jerusalem, and the transformation of Jerusalem into a popular tourist destination for all kinds of visitors across Israel as well as around the globe."
Elkin is the project's director. project together with Jerusalem Municipality said that his ministry invests millions of dollars in Jerusalem's tourism development and in the creation innovative tourist attractions and ventures that connect the glory historical past of Jerusalem to its future. I encourage all cyclists to take a trip and enjoy the new, well-maintained and modern route that overlooks 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 project.
"The Kerem Tunnel project is an essential tool to realize the vision to transform the idea of transportation in Jerusalem," Elkin said. "The tunnel, which is being constructed to connect to the Jerusalem Ring Path will join the existing bike paths as well as the ones that will be paved within its neighborhoods. The goal is to encourage biking within the city's residents and to promote the green movement in Jerusalem."
In the late 1990s In the 90s, in the 1990s, Kerem Tunnel was excavated to transfer the main sewer line from Gihon Corporation to the Sorek purification plant. It is now utilized for infrastructure purposes and is also home to the fifth water line to Jerusalem by the Mekorot water company.
"The Kerem tunnel project is a central tool for realizing the goal of changing the notion of transportation in Jerusalem. "
Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Leon
Construction of roads and installation, as well as blowers, sophisticated security systems and electrical wiring are all part of the present works. The tunnel will be safe for public to use throughout the entire year.
The Kerem Tunnel gives you access to many recreational sites, such as Ein Kerem Neighborhood, the Biblical Zoo and Aquarium, and also historic natural springs Ein Haniyeh or Ein Laban.