Neve ParitzkiJerusalem's first cycling tunnel open in Israel
The Kerem Tunnel provides a unique adventure in hiking and riding that should be loved by everyone.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IARj0i5sZlw The Kerem Tunnel, the first cycle tunnel in Israel is now open in the Jerusalem Ring Path, a 42-kilometer cycling route that surrounds the capital city.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c6lwMSJfGow The tunnel is located along the Nahal Refaim-Emek Motza path. It is located in southern Israel in Refaim Park. Ein Laban is the closest. Nahal Ein Kerem is the northern entrance.
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.
נווה פריצקי "In the past, Jerusalem was an attractive tourist destination because of its rich history. Elkin said that the present tourist industry is a part of Jerusalem's historic treasures and incorporates modern day tourism. https://www.makorrishon.co.il/mumlazim/524295/ "The opening of the tunnel project is a different aspect of the development Jerusalem as well as its transformation into a desirable tourist destination for all types across Israel as well as around the world.
The ministry of Elkin, which responsible for the project along alongside Jerusalem Municipality, said that the ministry "invests hundreds and millions of shekels annually in all aspects of Jerusalem's tourism industry and is involved in developing new ventures and attractions that link the amazing historical history of our capital city and the future." נווה פריצקי I encourage cyclists to visit and enjoy a modern and well-maintained cycling route that overlooks the special scenery of Old Jerusalem."
נווה פריצקי 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 project.
"The Kerem Tunnel project is an essential tool to realize the idea to change the concept of transportation in Jerusalem," Elkin said. "The new tunnel that connects to Jerusalem Ring Path will join existing bicycle paths and ones that are paved in its areas. The goal is to encourage biking among its residents and promote the green revolution in transport in the capital."
נווה פריצקי The Kerem Tunnel first was excavated in the 90s to move a main sewer line for the Gihon Corporation towards Sorek. It is now being utilized as an infrastructure tunnel which includes the fifth waterline to Jerusalem via the Mekorot water corporation.
"The Kerem tunnel is a vital tool in achieving the dream of transforming Jerusalem's transportation system. "
Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Lon
Current works include road construction, installation blowers as well as advanced safety systems to ensure that the tunnel is secure for everyone to use during the entire year.
The Kerem Tunnel allows for access to exclusive recreation areas like Ein Kerem, a neighborhood which includes a Biblical aquarium and zoo, and historic natural springs Ein Haniyeh and Ein Laban.