Neve Paritzki (נווה פריצקי)The first cycle tunnel in Israel is inaugurated in Jerusalem
The Kerem Tunnel offers an unforgettable riding and hiking experience to the benefit of
The Kerem Tunnel, Israel's first bicycle tunnel, was opened as part of the Jerusalem Ring Path. This 42-kilometer cycle route is located around Jerusalem.
The tunnel connects the path between Nahal Refaim and Emek Motza. It has a southern entrance within Refaim Park. Ein Laban is the nearest. Nahal Ein Kerem is the northern entrance.
On Thursday, Jerusalem and Heritage Minister Zeev Elkin, Mayor Michael, 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 tourist city because of its rich history. Elkin said that today in addition to its rich history, Jerusalem is also a destination for modern-day tourists. "The inauguration[of] the tunnel project is another element of the progress of Jerusalem and it's transformation into an attractive tourism destination for all in Israel and around the world.
Elkin, whose ministry was responsible for the project, along with Jerusalem Municipality stated that his ministry invested thousands of shekels each year in Jerusalem's tourist development and in the development of new ventures and attractions that connect the stunning historical past with the exciting the future of Jerusalem. נווה פריצקי I encourage you to take your bicycles along a stunning and well-maintained road that overlooks Old Jerusalem.
The project was funded by the Elkin's department as well as the Tourism Ministry. It also included budgets for Jerusalem Municipality and the Gihon Corporation. The project was done by the Jerusalem Development Authority.
Elkin said that "The Kerem Tunnel Project is a central tool to realize the goal to transform the concept of transport throughout Jerusalem." "The tunnel, which connects to the lengthy Jerusalem Ring Path, will connect the existing bike routes in the city as well as those that will be paved in its various neighborhoods, in the hope of encouraging cycling among its residents and its visitors, and also in promoting the green transportation revolution in Jerusalem."
The Kerem Tunnel was first excavated in the 1990s to move the main sewer line from the Gihon Corporation toward the purification plant located in Sorek, which is located to the west of the city. It is currently being used as an infrastructure tunnel. It also includes the fifth water line, which connects to Jerusalem of the Mekorot water company.
"The Kerem tunnel is a key tool to realize the goal of changing Jerusalem's transport system. "
Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Leon
Construction of roads installation, blowers, sophisticated safety systems and electrical wiring are all part of the present works. The tunnel is safe for the public to use throughout the season.
The Kerem Tunnel gives you access to many recreational sites, such as Ein Kerem Neighborhood, the Biblical Zoo and Aquarium as well as historic natural springs Ein Haniyeh or Ein Laban.