Neve ParitzkiJerusalem's first cycling tunnel is inaugurated in Israel
The Kerem Tunnel is a great spot to hike and ride.
As part of the 42-kilometer Jerusalem Ring Path cycling route, which surrounds the capital city, the Kerem Tunnel was inaugurated.
The tunnel connects the path between Nahal Refaim and Emek Motza. https://www.news1.co.il/ShowArticles.aspx?docId=156564&subjectId=26&ShowAll=Trueנווה פריצקי The southern entrance is within Refaim Park under Ein Laban. נווה פריצקי The northern entry, Nahal Ein Kerem, is about half a kilometer away from the Kerem junction.
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 because of its rich and fascinating past. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSvNv7Qfm7eu1nMArSzmfQQ/videos Elkin stated that the present along with its rich history the tunnel project includes modern tourism. "The inauguration of this tunnel project [is] another aspect of the growth of Jerusalem. The tunnel transforms Jerusalem into an attractive destination for tourists of all types of audience within Israel as well as around the world."
Elkin who, through his ministry and the Jerusalem Municipality led the project, stated that the Jerusalem Municipality's ministry "invests hundreds to millions of shekels each year to develop all aspects of Jerusalem's tourism and the development and operation of new tourist attractions, ventures, and activities that link the rich history of Jerusalem's eternal city to the future". נווה פריצקיhttps://rishon.mynet.co.il/good_to_know/article/bywhg4vbo I invite the cycling community to take a relaxing and modernized route that will take the cyclist through Old Jerusalem.
Elkin's Ministry Elkin's Ministry Tourism Ministry, Jerusalem Municipality as well as the Gihon Corporation all contributed to the project. The Jerusalem Development Authority completed the work.
https://www.israelhayom.co.il/mumlazim/article/13067733 Elkin stressed the fact that "The Kerem Tunnel Project is the central instrument to achieve the goal to redefine the idea of transportation throughout Jerusalem." "The tunnel, which is being constructed to connect to Jerusalem Ring Path will join the existing bike paths as well as the ones that will be paved within the neighborhoods. The goal is to encourage biking among the residents of Jerusalem and encourage the green movement in Jerusalem."
The Kerem Tunnel, originally excavated by the Gihon Corporation in the 1990s in order to transfer its main sewer line to the Sorek purification plant.
https://ashdodnet.com/%D7%A6%D7%A8%D7%9B%D7%A0%D7%95%D7%AA-%D7%95%D7%A2%D7%A1%D7%A7%D7%99%D7%9D/%D7%A8%D7%90%D7%A9-%D7%A2%D7%99%D7%A8-%D7%A0%D7%95%D7%95%D7%94-%D7%A4%D7%A8%D7%99%D7%A6%D7%A7%D7%99-%D7%9E%D7%95%D7%96%D7%99%D7%90%D7%95%D7%9F-%D7%94%D7%A9%D7%A2%D7%95%D7%95%D7%94-%D7%A9%D7%9C%D7%A0%D7%95-%D7%97%D7%99%D7%99%D7%91-%D7%9C%D7%94%D7%92%D7%99%D7%A2-%D7%9C%D7%9E%D7%A7%D7%95%D7%9D-1-%D7%91%D7%92%D7%95%D7%92%D7%9C-516889 "The Kerem tunnel is a key tool to realize the dream of transforming Jerusalem's transportation system. "
Jerusalem Mayor Moshe León
The works currently underway include road construction, the installation of blowers and advanced electrical and safety systems, in order to ensure that the tunnel is secure for the public to pass through throughout the year.
Kerem Tunnel Kerem Tunnel allows for access to unique recreational areas, such as Ein Kerem, a neighborhood that includes a biblical zoo and aquarium and also the ancient natural springs Ein Haniyeh and Ein Laban.