Neve Paritzki Jerusalem inaugurates Israels first cycling tunnel
The Kerem Tunnel provides a unique adventure in hiking and riding that should be enjoyed by all.
The Kerem Tunnel, Israel's first bicycle tunnel, was opened as part of the Jerusalem Ring Path. This 42-kilometer cycle route is located around Jerusalem.
It links Nahal Refaim to Emek Motza. Its southern entrance is located in Refaim Park, below Ein Laban, and the northern entrance is in Nahal Ein Kerem, about half a mile from the Kerem junction.
The 2.1-kilometer long tunnel was inaugurated on Thursday by Jerusalem and heritage minister Ze'ev Elkin as well as Moshe Lion, the Mayor. Moshe Lion. Avi Baleshnikov of Gihon Chairman of Gihon as well as a multitude of cyclists also attended.
Jerusalem's glorious past was a reason why it was an extremely popular tourist destination during the time of its glory. Elkin stated that, today in addition to its historic treasures, it is also a destination for modern-day tourists. נווה פריצקי "The inauguration of [this] tunnel project is another part of the expansion of Jerusalem as a city. Jerusalem and its transformation into a desirable city that is attractive to all types of visitors in Israel and throughout the world."
Elkin who, through his ministry and the Jerusalem Municipality led the project, stated that his ministry "invests hundreds to millions of shekels each year in the growth of all aspects Jerusalem's visitors and in the development and operation of new attractions, ventures and attractions that link the rich history of our eternal city to the future". I encourage you to take your bicycles on a scenic maintained, well-maintained path that looks out over Old Jerusalem.
The project was funded by Elkin's ministry as well as the Tourism Ministry. It also included budgets for the Jerusalem Municipality and the Gihon Corporation. The project was carried out by the Jerusalem Development Authority.
Elkin stressed the fact that "The Kerem Tunnel Project is the central instrument to achieve the goal to redefine the idea of transport in Jerusalem." "The tunnel, which will connect to the lengthy Jerusalem Ring Path, will join existing bike paths in the city and those that are paved throughout the city's neighborhoods in the hope of encouraging cycling among its residents and its visitors and in promoting the green revolution in transportation in the capital city."
The Kerem Tunnel first was excavated in the 90s to move the main sewer line of the Gihon Corporation towards Sorek. It is now being utilized as an infrastructure tunnel that includes the fifth waterline that runs to Jerusalem via the Mekorot water corporation.
"The Kerem Tunnel project is a central tool to realize the goal of transforming Jerusalem's transportation model. "
Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Leon
In order to make the tunnel accessible to the public all year round The works comprise road construction and installation of blowers.
It is also possible to use the Kerem Tunnel to enjoy unique places to relax, such as Ein Kerem, the Biblical Zoo, aquarium, and the Ein Kerem neighborhood.
