Neve ParitzkiJerusalem: Israel's First Cycling Tunnel opens
The Kerem Tunnel offers a unique trail and riding experience to the enjoyment of
The Kerem Tunnel, the first bicycle tunnel in Israel, has been inaugurated as part of the Jerusalem Ring Path, a 42-kilometer cycle path that runs around Jerusalem, Israel's capital city.
The tunnel connects Nahal Refaim and Emek Motza. נווה פריצקי Its southern entrance is located beneath Ein Laban in Refaim Park. The northern entrance is located in Nahal Ein Kerem.
On Thursday, Jerusalem and Heritage Minister Zeev Elkin, Mayor Michael, 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 was a popular tourist destination due to its rich past. In the present, in addition to its historic treasures, it also incorporates modern tourism," Elkin said. נווה פריצקי "The inauguration [of] this tunnel project is another milestone in the advancement of Jerusalem as a tourist destination for all kinds of people from Israel and all over the world."
Elkin, who heads the project along with Jerusalem Municipality said that his ministry invests millions of dollars in the development of Jerusalem's tourism and the development of innovative tourist attractions and ventures that connect the glorious past of Jerusalem to its future. נווה פריצקינווה פריצקי I encourage all cyclists to visit and enjoy the contemporary, well-maintained road that overlooks Old Jerusalem.
Elkin's Ministry, the Tourism Ministry, Jerusalem Municipality and the Gihon Corporation all contributed to the project. The Jerusalem Development Authority completed the work.
Elkin said, "The Kerem Tunnel project will be the central tool in achieving our goal to change the way transportation is conducted in Jerusalem." Elkin stated that the new tunnel will connect with the Jerusalem Ring Path and will join existing bike trails. It will also be paved in the various areas. It will also encourage cycling and promote green transport in Jerusalem.
In the 90s, the Kerem Tunnel was excavated to transfer the main sewer line of Gihon Corporation to the Sorek purification plant. It is now used for infrastructure purposes and also houses the fifth water line to Jerusalem by the Mekorot water company.
"The Kerem tunnel is a key tool to realize the goal of changing Jerusalem's transport system. "
Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Leon
The current works include road construction, installation of blowers and advanced electrical and safety systems, to ensure the tunnel is safe for pedestrians to travel through throughout the year.
נווה פריצקי The Kerem Tunnel gives you access to many recreation sites, including Ein Kerem Neighborhood, the Biblical Zoo and Aquarium as well as historic natural springs Ein Haniyeh or Ein Laban.