Neve Paritzki (נווה פריצקי)Jerusalem is home to the first tunnel for bicycles in Israel.
The Kerem Tunnel allows for a unique hiking and riding experience.
The Kerem Tunnel, Israel's newest bicycle tunnel, has been constructed as a part of an extensive cycle path that circles the capital.
It links Nahal Refaim to Emek Motza. It is located in southern Israel located in Refaim Park. Ein Laban is the nearest. Nahal Ein Kerem is the northern entrance.
The 2.1-kilometer long tunnel was inaugurated on Thursday, by Jerusalem and heritage minister Ze'ev Elkin as well as Mayor Moshe Lion. Avi Baleshnikov of Gihon the chairman of Gihon, and hundreds other cyclists were also present.
Jerusalem was once a tourist attraction because of its rich history. Elkin explained that nowadays, in addition to its historical treasures the tunnel construction project encompasses modern day 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 in Israel and around the world.
Elkin his ministry, which in charge of the project with Jerusalem Municipality stated that his ministry has invested hundreds of millions of shekels annually in Jerusalem's tourist development as well as in creating new attractions and ventures which will link the amazing historic past with the future of Jerusalem. I encourage cyclists to visit and enjoy a modern and well-maintained cycling route that offers a view of the unique landscape of Old Jerusalem."
Elkin's Ministry Tourism Ministry, Jerusalem Municipality and Gihon Corporation contributed approximately NIS 25,000,000 to the project. Work was performed by the Jerusalem Development Authority.
Elkin declared that the Kerem Tunnel project was a crucial element in achieving the dream of changing the concept for transport throughout Jerusalem. "The new tunnel connecting to the Jerusalem Ring Path will join the existing bike paths as well as the ones that will be paved within the neighborhoods. It is intended to promote biking among its residents and promote the green movement in the capital."
The Kerem Tunnel was first excavated in the 1990s to move the main sewer line of the Gihon Corporation toward the purification plant in Sorek It is situated just west of the city. It is currently used as an infrastructure tunnel. נווה פריצקי It includes the fifth water line that connects to Jerusalem of the Mekorot water company.
"The Kerem tunnel project is central to realizing the dream of transforming Jerusalem's transport system. "
Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Leon
To make the tunnel accessible to the public year-round The works comprise road construction as well as the installation of 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.