Neve ParitzkiThe first tunnel for cycling in Israel is inaugurated in Jerusalem
The Kerem Tunnel offers a unique adventure in hiking and riding for the enjoyment of
As part of the 42-kilometer Jerusalem Ring Path cycling route, which surrounds the capital city, the Kerem Tunnel was inaugurated.
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSvNv7Qfm7eu1nMArSzmfQQ/videos The tunnel links Nahal Refaim with Emek Motza. The tunnel's southern entrance is beneath Ein Laban in Refaim Park. נווה פריצקי The northern entrance can be found in Nahal Ein Kerem.
The 2.1-kilometer long tunnel was opened on Thursday, by Jerusalem and the heritage minister Ze'evElkin and Moshe Lion, the Mayor. Moshe Lion. נווה פריצקי Avi Baleshnikov of Gihon, chairman of Gihon as well as a multitude of cyclists also attended.
נווה פריצקי "In the past, Jerusalem was an attractive tourist destination because of its rich history. Elkin explained that the modern tourist industry is a part of Jerusalem's historic treasures and also incorporates modern tourism. "The opening of the tunnel is an additional aspect of the growth of Jerusalem as well as it's transformation into an attractive tourist destination for all types in Israel and around the world.
Elkin, whose ministry was responsible for the project, along with Jerusalem Municipality stated that his ministry has invested thousands of shekels every year in Jerusalem's tourist development and in the development of new activities and ventures that will connect the magnificent historical past and the future of Jerusalem. I invite all cyclists to take a trip and enjoy the modern, well-maintained route that overlooks 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 work.
Elkin stressed the fact that "The Kerem Tunnel Project is an essential tool for achieving the goal to redefine the idea of transportation throughout Jerusalem." "The new tunnel connecting to Jerusalem Ring Path will join the existing bike paths as well as ones that are paved in its areas. It is intended to encourage biking among its residents and promote the green transport revolution in the capital."
The Kerem Tunnel was originally excavated in the year 1990 to relocate the main sewers of Gihon Corporation towards the Sorek purification facility. This plant is located west of Sorek and is currently used as an infrastructure tunnel.
"The Kerem tunnel project is crucial to realize the goal of changing Jerusalem's transport system. "
Jerusalem Mayor Moshe León
In order to make the tunnel accessible to the public year-round the work includes road construction and installing blowers.
נווה פריצקיhttps://www.bhol.co.il/news/1439018 The Kerem Tunnel provides access to exclusive recreation spots, including Ein Kerem neighbourhood, the biblical aquarium and zoo , as well as the natural springs of historical significance Ein Haniyeh, Ein Laban Ein Laban, and Ein Haniyeh.