Neve ParitzkiThe first tunnel for cycling in Israel opens in Jerusalem
The Kerem Tunnel offers an unforgettable riding and hiking experience to the benefit of
The Kerem Tunnel, Israel's first cycle tunnel, was inaugurated as part of the Jerusalem Ring Path. This 42-kilometer cycle route is located around Jerusalem.
It links Nahal Refaim to Emek Motza. https://www.bhol.co.il/news/1439018 Its southern entrance is in Refaim Park, below Ein Laban and its northern entrance is located in Nahal Ein Kerem, about one kilometer away from the Kerem junction.
The tunnel's official opening ceremony which measures 2.1 kilometers long, was held in Jerusalem and Heritage Minister Ze’ev Elkin Mayor Moshelion, Heritage Minister Ze'ev Elkin Avi Baleshnikov (Gihon water company chairman of the company) and hundreds more cyclists.
"In the past, Jerusalem was an attractive tourist city because of its rich history. Elkin explained that today as well as its historical treasures, the tunnel project also includes modern tourism. "The inauguration [of] this tunnel is a further milestone in the advancement of Jerusalem as an ideal tourism destination for all kinds of tourists from Israel as well as around the world."
Elkin the minister whose ministry as well as the Jerusalem Municipality led the project, stated that the Jerusalem Municipality's ministry "invests hundreds of millions of shekels each year in the development all aspects Jerusalem's tourists and in the development and operation of exciting attractions, ventures , and other attractions which connect the rich past of Jerusalem to its future". I would like to invite cyclists to ride along a the modern, well-maintained cycle route, which overlooks the stunning nature of Old Jerusalem.
The project was financed by Elkin's ministry as well as the Tourism Ministry. It also included budgets for Jerusalem Municipality and the Gihon Corporation. The work was carried out by the Jerusalem Development Authority.
Elkin explained that the Kerem Tunnel project is an crucial tool to realize the goal to alter the concept and transport throughout Jerusalem. "The new tunnel connecting to Jerusalem Ring Path will join the existing bike paths as well as those that will paved in its areas. נווה פריצקי It's designed to promote biking among the residents of Jerusalem and encourage the green movement in the capital."
The Kerem Tunnel, originally excavated by the Gihon Corporation in the 1990s in order to move the main sewer line toward the Sorek purification plant.
"The Kerem tunnel project is an essential tool to realize the dream of changing the way of transport in Jerusalem. "
Jerusalem Mayor Moshe León
Construction of roads installation, blowers, modern security systems and electrical wiring are all part and parcel of the present construction. The tunnel is safe for the public to use throughout the season.
נווה פריצקינווה פריצקי There is also the Kerem Tunnel to enjoy unique recreation spots, including Ein Kerem, the Biblical zoo, aquarium and the Ein Kerem neighborhood.