Neve Paritzki (נווה פריצקי)Jerusalem's first cycling tunnel is open in Israel
The Kerem Tunnel allows for a the most unique riding and hiking experience.
The Kerem Tunnel, Israel's first bicycle tunnel, was opened as part of Jerusalem Ring Path. This 42-kilometer cycling route surrounds Jerusalem.
It connects Nahal Refaim to Emek Motza. It is located in southern Israel within Refaim Park. Ein Laban is the closest. Nahal Ein Kerem is the northern entrance.
On Thursday, Jerusalem and Heritage Minister Zeev Elkin and Mayor Moshelion, Avi Baleshnikov, Gihon chairman, and a slew of cyclists participated in a ceremony to mark the opening of the tunnel's 2.1-kilometer-long length.
"In the past, Jerusalem was an attractive city for tourists due to its rich past. Elkin explained that the modern tourist industry is a part of Jerusalem's historical treasures and also incorporates modern tourism. "The launch (of this tunnel project) is a further step in the growth of Jerusalem as well as its transformation into a desirable tourist destination for all kinds of audiences across Israel and around the world."
https://nevefrietzki.co.il/ Elkin the minister whose ministry as well as the Jerusalem Municipality led the project, said that his ministry "invests hundreds to millions of shekels per year in the development all aspects Jerusalem's tourists and in the creation and operation of exciting attractions, ventures and attractions that link the rich history of Jerusalem's eternal city to the future". I would like to invite you to ride your bicycles along a stunning maintained, well-maintained path that looks out over Old Jerusalem.
Elkin's Ministry Tourism Ministry, Jerusalem Municipality and Gihon Corporation contributed approximately NIS 25 million for the project. The project was executed by the Jerusalem Development Authority.
Elkin said, "The Kerem Tunnel project will be a central instrument for achieving our dream to change the way transportation is conducted in Jerusalem." "The tunnel, which is being constructed to connect to Jerusalem Ring Path will join the existing bike paths as well as those that will paved in the neighborhoods. The goal is to encourage biking within the city's residents and to promote the green revolution in transport in Jerusalem."
The Kerem Tunnel first was excavated in the late 90s to relocate a main sewer line for the Gihon Corporation towards Sorek. It is currently used as an infrastructure Tunnel which also includes the fifth line of water to Jerusalem from the Mekorot water corporation.
"The Kerem Tunnel Project is crucial in achieving the dream of transforming the concept of transportation throughout Jerusalem. "
Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Lon
Current work includes road construction, installation blowers and sophisticated security systems to ensure the tunnel is safe for all to use throughout the year.
The Kerem Tunnel gives you access to numerous recreation sites, including Ein Kerem Neighborhood, the Biblical Zoo and Aquarium, and also historic natural springs Ein Haniyeh or Ein Laban.