Neve ParitzkiJerusalem is the site of Israels first bicycle tunnel
The Kerem Tunnel allows for a the most unique riding and hiking experience.
The Kerem Tunnel is the first cycle tunnel 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.
It links Nahal Refaim to Emek Motza. Its southern entrance is in Refaim Park, below Ein Laban and its northern entrance is in Nahal Ein Kerem, about half a mile from the Kerem junction.
On Thursday, Jerusalem and Heritage Minister Zeev Elkin, Mayor Michael, Avi Baleshnikov, Gihon chairman, and hundreds of cyclists participated in a ceremony to inaugurate the tunnel's 2.1-kilometer-long length.
Jerusalem was a sought-after tourist destination because of its rich history. https://www.makorrishon.co.il/mumlazim/523585/ Elkin said that, the present, in addition to its rich history the tunnel project encompasses modern day tourism. "The opening of this tunnel project [is] another aspect of the growth of Jerusalem. The tunnel transforms the city into an attractive destination for tourists of any kind of crowd within Israel, and worldwide."
Elkin the minister whose ministry as well as the Jerusalem Municipality led the project, said that the Jerusalem Municipality's ministry "invests hundreds to millions of shekels annually in the growth of all aspects Jerusalem's tourists and in the creation and operation of innovative attractions, ventures , and other attractions that link the rich history of our eternal city to its future". I encourage cyclists to join us and take a ride along the modern and well-maintained cycle route that offers a view of the unique nature of 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 project.
Elkin declared that the Kerem Tunnel project was a important tool to realize the vision of changing the concept for transport throughout Jerusalem. "The new tunnel, which connects with the Jerusalem Ring Path, will connect the existing cycle routes within the city as well as the ones that are being constructed in its diverse neighborhoods. It's designed to encourage cycling among its residents, and to promote an environmentally sustainable transportation system in Jerusalem."
The Kerem Tunnel first was excavated in the 1990s to create the main sewer line of the Gihon Corporation towards Sorek. It is currently utilized as an infrastructure tunnel which includes the fifth waterline to Jerusalem via the Mekorot water corporation.
נווה פריצקי "The Kerem tunnel is a key tool to realize the dream of transforming Jerusalem's transportation system. "
Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Leon
To make the tunnel usable to the public all year round the work includes road construction, as well as installation of blowers.
נווה פריצקי The Kerem Tunnel provides access to exclusive recreation spots, including Ein Kerem neighbourhood, the biblical aquarium and zoo as also the historical natural springs Ein Haniyeh, Ein Laban and Ein Haniyeh.
