Neve ParitzkiThe first cycle tunnel in Israel opens in Jerusalem
The Kerem Tunnel offers an unforgettable riding and hiking experience to the advantage of
The Kerem Tunnel, Israel's newest cycle tunnel, was inaugurated as part of the 42-kilometer cycle route which runs through the capital.
The tunnel is located through the Nahal-Refaim-Emek-Motza route. The tunnel's southern entry point can be found within Refaim Park below Ein Laban. נווה פריצקי The northern entrance is in Nahal Ein Kerem about half one 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 Moshe Lion, the Mayor. Moshe Lion. Avi Baleshnikov of Gihon, chairman of Gihon and a plethora of other cyclists were also present.
Jerusalem was a desirable tourist destination because of its glorious past. Elkin stated that, today in addition to its historical treasures it is also home to modern-day travelers. "The opening of this tunnel is another part in the development Jerusalem. The tunnel transforms the city into an attractive tourist destination for every kind of person within Israel, and worldwide."
נווה פריצקי The ministry of Elkin, which also in charge of the project together alongside Jerusalem Municipality, said that the ministry "invests hundreds of millions of shekels each year in all aspects of Jerusalem's tourism industry and is involved in developing exciting attractions and ventures which connect the glorious historic history of our capital city with its future." I invite all cyclists to come and take a ride along the contemporary, well-maintained road which overlooks Old Jerusalem.
נווה פריצקי Elkin's Ministry Elkin's Ministry, the Tourism Ministry, Jerusalem Municipality as well as the Gihon Corporation all contributed to the project. The Jerusalem Development Authority completed the work.
"The Kerem Tunnel project is the central instrument for achieving the goal to change the concept of transportation in Jerusalem," Elkin stressed. נווה פריצקי "The new tunnel, which is connected to the Jerusalem Ring Path, will connect the existing cycle routes in the city and will be constructed within the diverse neighborhood. It is designed to encourage bicycle riding within its inhabitants, and also to encourage the green revolution in transportation in Jerusalem."
In the late 1990s in the 1990s, the Kerem Tunnel was excavated to transfer the main sewer line of Gihon Corporation to the Sorek purification plant. It is now used as an infrastructure tunnel and is also home to the fifth water line to Jerusalem by the Mekorot water company.
"The Kerem tunnel is a vital tool in achieving the goal of changing Jerusalem's transportation system. "
Jerusalem Mayor Moshe León
Current works include road construction, installation blowers as well as advanced security systems to ensure the tunnel is secure for all to use during the entire year.
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.