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The Kerem Tunnel provides a unique riding experience and hiking experience that should be enjoyed by everyone.

נווה פריצקי נווה פריצקי The Kerem Tunnel is the first cycle tunnel to be constructed in Israel and was officially opened in the year 2000 as part the Jerusalem Ring Path, a 42-kilometer cycle route that circles Jerusalem, the capital city.

The tunnel links the paths between Nahal Refaim and Emek Motza. The tunnel’s southern entry point is located in Refaim Park below Ein Laban. While the northern entrance can be found in Nahal Ein Kerem about half an hour away from the Kerem junction.

On Thursday, Jerusalem and Heritage Minister Zeev Elkin and Mayor Moshelion, Avi Baleshnikov, Gihon chairman and hundreds of cyclists were present at a celebration to mark the opening of the tunnel’s 2.1-kilometer-long length.

Jerusalem’s glorious past was a reason that it was an extremely popular tourist spot during the time of its glory. Elkin said that apart from its rich history, modern tourism is also integrated into Jerusalem’s city. “The opening of this tunnel project is a further part of the expansion of the city of Jerusalem and its transformation into a dazzling city that is attractive to all types of visitors in Israel and throughout the world.”

Elkin, whose ministry and the Jerusalem Municipality led the project, stated that the Jerusalem Municipality’s ministry “invests hundreds of millions of shekels annually in the development all aspects Jerusalem’s tourists and in the creation and operation of new attractions, ventures , and other attractions which connect the rich past of Jerusalem’s eternal city to the future”. נווה פריצקי I encourage cyclists to join us and take a ride along an up-to-date and well-maintained cycling route that takes in the unique scenery of Old Jerusalem.”

A total of NIS 25 million were earmarked in the project. It was budgeted by Elkin’s ministry as well as 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.

Elkin stated that “The Kerem Tunnel Project is the central instrument to achieve the vision to change the way we think about transportation throughout Jerusalem.” “The new tunnel, which will connect to the long Jerusalem Ring Path, will join the existing bicycle paths in the city and those that are paved in its various neighborhoods, to encourage cycling among its residents and its visitors as well as in promoting the green transportation revolution in Jerusalem.”

The Kerem Tunnel was first excavated in the 1990s to move the main sewer line from the Gihon Corporation toward the purification plant located in Sorek It is situated west of the city and is used today as an infrastructure tunnel. נווה פריצקי It also houses the fifth water line, which connects to Jerusalem from the Mekorot water company.

“The Kerem Tunnel project is an essential tool for achieving the goal of transforming Jerusalem’s transport model. ”

Jerusalem Mayor Moshe León

Construction of roads and installation, as well as blowers, advanced safety systems , and electrical wiring are all part and parcel of the ongoing work. The tunnel will be safe for people to use all entire year.

There is also the Kerem Tunnel to enjoy unique recreation areas, such as Ein Kerem, the Biblical zoo, aquarium and the Ein Kerem neighborhood. http://www.bhol.co.il/news/1439018