Neve ParitzkiJerusalem inaugurates Israel's first cycling tunnel
Kerem Tunnel Kerem Tunnel offers a unique adventure in hiking and riding for the benefit of
The Kerem Tunnel, Israel's first bike tunnel, opened as part of the Jerusalem Ring Path. נווה פריצקי This 42-kilometer cycle path surrounds Jerusalem.
https://www.news1.co.il/ShowArticles.aspx?docId=156564&subjectId=26&ShowAll=True It connects Nahal Refaim to Emek Motza. Its southern entrance is located below Ein Laban in Refaim Park. The northern entrance can be found in Nahal Ein Kerem.
On Thursday, Jerusalem and Heritage Minister Zeev Elkin, Mayor Moshelion, 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.
"In the past, Jerusalem was an attractive city for tourists because of its rich history. Elkin said that, nowadays as well as its historic treasures the tunnel project includes modern tourism. "The opening of this tunnel project [is] another element of the development of Jerusalem. The tunnel makes Jerusalem an attractive tourist destination for any kind of crowd throughout Israel as well as around the world."
נווה פריצקי Elkin who, through his ministry and the Jerusalem Municipality led the project, said that his ministry "invests hundreds of millions of shekels per year to develop all aspects of Jerusalem's tourists and in the creation and operation of innovative attractions, ventures and attractions that connect the glorious history of Jerusalem to its future". I invite the cycling community to ride a secure and modernized route that will take you through Old Jerusalem.
Elkin's Ministry and the Tourism Ministry budgeted the project.
Elkin said that the Kerem Tunnel project was a key tool in realizing the vision of changing the concept for transportation throughout Jerusalem. נווה פריצקיhttps://www.makorrishon.co.il/mumlazim/524295/ "The tunnel is set to connect to the Jerusalem Ring Path. It will be connected to the many bicycle paths that are already in the city. These will be paved in its numerous areas. The goal is to encourage cyclists in the city.
https://www.makorrishon.co.il/mumlazim/523585/ The Kerem Tunnel was originally excavated in the year 1990 to relocate the main sewer of Gihon Corporation towards the Sorek purification facility. The plant is located west of Sorek and is currently used as an infrastructure tunnel.
"The Kerem tunnel project is central to realizing the goal of changing Jerusalem's transport system. "
Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Lon
To make the tunnel usable to the public year-round The works comprise road construction and installation of blowers.
Kerem Tunnel Kerem Tunnel provides access to exclusive recreation spots, including Ein Kerem neighbourhood, the biblical aquarium and zoo , as well the historic natural springs Ein Haniyeh, Ein Laban, and Ein Haniyeh.