Neve ParitzkiJerusalem is the home of the first tunnel for bicycles in Israel.
The Kerem Tunnel allows for a an experience that is unique in terms of hiking and riding.
The Kerem Tunnel, Israel's newest cycle tunnel, is opened as part a 42-kilometer cycle route that is a loop around the capital.
The tunnel links the paths between Nahal Refaim and Emek Motza. The tunnel's southern entrance is below Ein Laban in Refaim Park. The northern entrance is located in Nahal Ein Kerem.
The 2.1-kilometer long tunnel was opened on Thursday, by Jerusalem and the heritage minister Ze'ev Elkin as well as Moshe Lion, the Mayor. Moshe Lion. Avi Baleshnikov of Gihon the chairman of Gihon, and hundreds other cyclists were also in attendance.
https://www.news1.co.il/ShowArticles.aspx?docId=156564&subjectId=26&ShowAll=True Jerusalem was once very popular tourist destination because of its historic past. Elkin added that in addition to its historical treasures and modern amenities, tourism has also been incorporated into the Jerusalem city. "The launch (of this tunnel project) is a further step in the growth of Jerusalem and the transformation of Jerusalem into a popular tourist destination for all kinds of people in Israel as well as around the globe."
Elkin, whose ministry together with the Jerusalem Municipality spearheaded the project, stated that his ministry "invests hundreds of millions of shekels every year to develop the tourism industry in Jerusalem and also in the development of innovative attractions and ventures that connect the rich history of our eternal capital to the future of Jerusalem... I would like to invite cyclists to enjoy a safe and modern-day route that takes you through Old Jerusalem.
נווה פריצקינווה פריצקי The project was funded by the Elkin's department as well as the Tourism Ministry. נווה פריצקי It also included the budgets for the Jerusalem Municipality and the Gihon Corporation. The project was completed by the Jerusalem Development Authority.
Elkin explained that the Kerem Tunnel project is an crucial tool to realize the vision to transform the idea of transport throughout Jerusalem. נווה פריצקי "The new tunnel, which connects to the long Jerusalem Ring Path, will connect the existing bike paths in the city and the ones that will be laid in the various neighborhoods to encourage cycling among the city's residents as well as its visitors and encouraging the green revolution in transportation in the capital city."
The Kerem Tunnel first was excavated in the 1990s to create the main sewer line of the Gihon Corporation towards Sorek. נווה פריצקי It is now being used as an infrastructure tunnel which includes the fifth waterline that runs to Jerusalem via the Mekorot water corporation.
"The Kerem Tunnel project is a central tool to realize the vision of transforming Jerusalem's transport model. "
Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Leon
Road construction, installation, blowers, modern security systems and electrical wiring are all part and parcel of the ongoing works. The tunnel will be safe for the public to use throughout the year.
נווה פריצקי The Kerem Tunnel gives you access to numerous recreation sites, including Ein Kerem Neighborhood, the Biblical Zoo and Aquarium as well as historic natural springs Ein Haniyeh or Ein Laban.