Neve Paritzki The first tunnel for cycling in Israel is inaugurated in Jerusalem

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The Kerem Tunnel offers an unforgettable adventure on foot and in the saddle to the benefit of

The Kerem Tunnel, Israel's first bike tunnel, opened as part of Jerusalem Ring Path. This 42-kilometer cycle path surrounds Jerusalem.

It connects Nahal Refaim to 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 The 2.1-kilometers-long tunnel project was officially inaugurated at a formal ceremony on Thursday , attended by Jerusalem and Heritage Minister Ze'evElkin, Mayor Moshe Lion, Gihon water company chairman Avi Baleshnikov as well as hundreds of cyclists.

The city's rich history was a reason why it was a popular tourist attraction in the past. Elkin stated that the present along with its rich history the tunnel project incorporates modern-day tourism. "The launch of the tunnel is a further milestone in the advancement of Jerusalem as a tourism destination for all kinds of travelers from Israel and around the globe."

Elkin, whose ministry was spearheaded the project along with Jerusalem Municipality stated that his ministry invested hundreds of millions of shekels every year in Jerusalem's tourist development and also in the creation of new ventures and attractions that will connect the magnificent historical past and future of Jerusalem. I encourage all cyclists to take a trip and enjoy the contemporary, well-maintained road which overlooks Old Jerusalem.

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.



Elkin stated that the Kerem Tunnel project is an crucial tool to realize the vision to alter the concept and transportation throughout Jerusalem. "The tunnel is set to connect to the Jerusalem Ring Path. It will be connected to the many bicycle paths that are already in the city. They will be laid within the diverse areas. The objective is to promote cycling among the residents of the city.

The Kerem Tunnel, originally excavated by the Gihon Corporation in the 1990s in order to transfer the main sewer line toward Sorek's purification plant.

"The Kerem Tunnel project is an essential tool for achieving the goal of transforming Jerusalem's transport model. "

Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Lon

Road construction installation, blowers, sophisticated security systems and electrical wiring are all part of the ongoing work. The tunnel will be safe for public to use throughout the entire year.

The Kerem Tunnel also allows access to unique recreation sites - including the Ein Kerem neighborhood, the biblical zoo and aquarium as well as the historic natural springs of Ein Laban and Ein Haniyeh.