Neve Paritzki (נווה פריצקי)Jerusalem's first cycling tunnel is open in Israel
Kerem Tunnel Kerem Tunnel offers a unique trail and riding experience to the benefit of
The Kerem Tunnel, the first cycle tunnel in Israel is now open as part of the Jerusalem Ring Path, a 42-kilometer cycle route that circles the capital city.
The tunnel is a link between Nahal Refaim and Emek Motza. The tunnel's southern entry point can be found within Refaim Park below Ein Laban. The northern entrance is located in Nahal Ein Kerem about half one kilometer from the Kerem junction.
Inauguration of the tunnel, which is 2.1 kilometers long, was held in Jerusalem and Heritage Minister Ze’ev Elkin, Mayor Moshelion and Avi Baleshnikov (Gihon water company chairman) and hundreds more cyclists.
Jerusalem was a sought-after tourist destination because of its rich history. Elkin said that apart from its historical treasures and modern amenities, tourism has also been integrated into Jerusalem's city. "The opening (of this tunnel project) is a further step in the expansion of Jerusalem and its transformation into a desirable city to visit for all kinds of visitors in Israel as well as across the world."
Elkin who, along with the Jerusalem Municipality spearheaded the project, explained that the ministry "invests hundreds of millions of shekels every year to develop the tourism industry in Jerusalem and in the creation of exciting attractions and ventures that connect the glorious historical past of our capital city's eternal past to its future... https://nevefrietzki.co.il/ I encourage cyclists to take advantage of a an attractive, well-maintained cycling route overlooking the unique scenery of Old Jerusalem.
The project was funded by Elkin's ministry and the Tourism Ministry. It also included budgets for Jerusalem Municipality and the Gihon Corporation. The work was completed by the Jerusalem Development Authority.
Elkin stated that the Kerem Tunnel project was a key tool in realizing the goal of altering the way of transportation in Jerusalem. Elkin said that the new tunnel is connected to the Jerusalem Ring Path and will connect with existing bike routes. It will also be paved throughout its different neighborhoods. It will also help cyclists and promote green transport in Jerusalem.
The Kerem Tunnel, originally excavated by the Gihon Corporation in the 1990s to relocate the main sewer line toward Sorek's purification plant.
"The Kerem tunnel project is an essential tool to realize the vision to change the concept of transportation throughout Jerusalem. "
Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Lee
Construction of roads, installation, blowers, modern safety systems , and electrical wiring are all part of the ongoing construction. The tunnel is safe for the people to use all season.
Kerem Tunnel Kerem Tunnel allows for access to unique recreation areas, like Ein Kerem, a neighborhood that includes a biblical zoo and aquarium as well as historic natural springs Ein Haniyeh and Ein Laban.