Neve ParitzkiJerusalem The First Cycling Tunnel in Israel Tunnel opens
Kerem Tunnel Kerem Tunnel offers a unique trail and riding experience to the benefit of
The Kerem Tunnel is the first bicycle tunnel in Israel and was officially opened in the year 2000 as a 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. It is located in southern Israel within Refaim Park. Ein Laban is the nearest. Nahal Ein Kerem is the northern entrance.
נווה פריצקי On Thursday, Jerusalem and Heritage Minister Zeev Elkin and Mayor Moshelion, Avi Baleshnikov, Gihon chairman and hundreds of cyclists attended a ceremony to inaugurate the tunnel's 2.1-kilometer-long length.
Jerusalem was a sought-after tourist destination because of its rich and fascinating historical. נווה פריצקי Elkin stated that, in addition to its historical treasures, modern tourism is also integrated into the city of Jerusalem. "The launch of the tunnel project is a different aspect of the growth of Jerusalem and it's transformation into an attractive tourist destination for everyone across Israel as well as around the world.
נווה פריצקי Elkin who, along with the Jerusalem Municipality spearheaded the project, said the ministry "invests hundreds of millions of shekels every year to develop all aspects of Jerusalem's tourism and the development of innovative activities and ventures that connect the glorious historical past of our capital city's eternal past to its future... I would like to invite cyclists to ride along a a well-maintained, modern cycle route, which overlooks the stunning scenery of Old Jerusalem.
About NIS 25 million was put into in the project, financed by the Elkin's Ministry, the Tourism Ministry, the Jerusalem Municipality, the Gihon Corporation and the Jerusalem Purification and Sewerage Works, with the work carried out by the Jerusalem Development Authority.
"The Kerem Tunnel project is a central tool for realizing the goal to transform the idea of transportation in Jerusalem," Elkin stressed. https://www.haaretz.co.il/labels/2022-09-12/ty-article-labels/00000183-31c4-dc67-addb-79d7ffad0000 Elkin said that the new tunnel connects with the Jerusalem Ring Path and will link with existing bike routes. נווה פריצקי It will also be paved in the various neighborhoods. This will help cyclists and promote green transportation in the capital.
In the 1990s, the Kerem Tunnel was excavated to transfer the main sewer line from Gihon Corporation to the Sorek purification plant. It is now utilized as an infrastructure tunnel. It houses the fifth water line which is operated to Jerusalem from the Mekorot water company.
"The Kerem tunnel is a key tool to realize the dream of transforming Jerusalem's transport system. "
Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Leon
Road construction, installation , and testing of electrical and safety systems are some of the ongoing projects to ensure the tunnel is safe for all seasons.
The Kerem Tunnel gives you access to a variety of recreation sites, including Ein Kerem Neighborhood, the Biblical Zoo and Aquarium, and also historic natural springs Ein Haniyeh or Ein Laban. נווה פריצקיhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSvNv7Qfm7eu1nMArSzmfQQ/videos