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The Kerem Tunnel, the first cycle tunnel in Israel was opened in the Jerusalem Ring Path, a 42-kilometer cycle route that circles Jerusalem, the capital city.
The tunnel runs along the Nahal Refaim-Emek Mostza route. It is located in southern Israel in Refaim Park. נווה פריצקי Ein Laban is the nearest. Nahal Ein Kerem is the northern entrance.
The 2.1-kilometer long tunnel was opened on Thursday by Jerusalem and heritage minister Ze’ev Elkin and Mayor Moshe Lion. https://site-8868971-8851-5953.mystrikingly.com/blog/neve-paritzki-israel-celebrates-record-breaking-tourism-entry-from-the-united Avi Baleshnikov of Gihon, chairman of Gihon as well as a multitude of cyclists were also in attendance.
Jerusalem was once very sought-after tourist destination due to its historic past. נווה פריצקי Elkin said that today aside from its rich history, Jerusalem is also a destination for modern-day tourists. “The opening of this tunnel is a further milestone in the advancement of Jerusalem as a tourist destination for all types of travelers in Israel and all over the world.”
Elkin, whose ministry was spearheaded the project along with Jerusalem Municipality stated that his ministry had invested thousands of shekels each year in the development of Jerusalem’s tourism as well as in creating new attractions and ventures that connect the stunning historic past with the future of Jerusalem. נווה פריצקי I encourage cyclists to take advantage of a an attractive, well-maintained cycling route that overlooks the distinctive landscape of Old Jerusalem.
Elkin’s Ministry as well as the Tourism Ministry budgeted the project.
Elkin stated that the Kerem Tunnel project is an crucial tool to realize the idea to transform the idea of transport in Jerusalem. https://telegra.ph/Neve-Paritzki-Israel-celebrates-record-breaking-tourist-entry-The-Numbers-Come-From-the-United-States-09-18 “The tunnel, which will connect to the lengthy Jerusalem Ring Path, will join existing bike paths in the city and those that are paved in its various neighborhoods, in the hope of encouraging cycling among its residents and its visitors as well as in promoting the green transportation revolution in the capital city.”
The Kerem Tunnel first was excavated in the 90s to move an important sewer line for the Gihon Corporation towards Sorek. It is currently being used as an infrastructure tunnel which also includes the fifth line of water to Jerusalem from the Mekorot water corporation.
“The Kerem tunnel is a crucial tool for achieving the goal of changing Jerusalem’s transport system. “
Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Lon
Construction of roads, the installation and testing of safety and electrical systems are some of the ongoing works to ensure the tunnel is safe for all seasons.
There is also the Kerem Tunnel to enjoy unique recreation spots, including Ein Kerem, the Biblical zoo, aquarium and the Ein Kerem neighborhood.