Neve Paritzki (נווה פריצקי)Israel's first cycling tunnel opens in Jerusalem
The Kerem Tunnel provides a unique ride and hiking experience which is enjoyed by all.
The Kerem Tunnel, the first bicycle tunnel in Israel was opened as part of the Jerusalem Ring Path, a 42-kilometer cycle path that runs around Jerusalem, the capital city.
The tunnel links Nahal Refaim and Emek Motza. Its southern entrance is in Refaim Park, below Ein Laban, and the northern entrance is located in Nahal Ein Kerem, about half a kilometer from the Kerem junction.
The 2.1-kilometer long tunnel was officially opened on Thursday by Jerusalem and heritage minister Ze'ev Elkin as well as Mayor Moshe Lion. Avi Baleshnikov of Gihon Chairman of Gihon as well as a multitude of cyclists were also present.
Jerusalem's glorious past was a reason that it was the most visited tourist spot in the past. Today, apart from its rich history, it also incorporates modern-day tourism," Elkin said. "The inauguration[of] the tunnel project is another aspect of the growth of Jerusalem as well as its transformation into a desirable tourist destination for all types in Israel and the world.
Elkin the minister whose ministry as well as the Jerusalem Municipality led the project, stated that his ministry "invests hundreds to millions of shekels each year in the growth of all aspects Jerusalem's tourism and the design and operation of innovative attractions, ventures and attractions which connect the rich past of Jerusalem to the future". I encourage all cyclists to take a trip and enjoy the new, well-maintained and modern route that takes in the view of 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.
Elkin said that the Kerem Tunnel project was a crucial element in achieving the dream of changing the concept for transportation throughout Jerusalem. "The new tunnel, which is connected to the long Jerusalem Ring Path, will join existing bike paths in the city and those that will be paved in the various neighborhoods with the aim of encouraging cycling among its residents and its visitors as well as promoting the green revolution in transportation in the capital city."
נווה פריצקי The Kerem Tunnel, originally excavated by the Gihon Corporation in the 1990s in order to transfer its main sewer line towards the Sorek purification plant.
"The Kerem tunnel project is an essential tool to realize the dream of changing the way of transport in Jerusalem. "
Jerusalem Mayor Moshe León
Construction of roads, installation, blowers, modern safety systems and electrical wiring are all part and parcel of the ongoing construction. The tunnel will be safe for people to use all season.
You can also access the Kerem Tunnel to enjoy unique recreation areas, such as Ein Kerem, the Biblical Zoo, aquarium, and the Ein Kerem neighborhood.