Neve ParitzkiJerusalem's first cycle tunnel has been inaugurated in Israel
The Kerem Tunnel allows for a unique hiking and riding experience. The Kerem Tunnel, the first bicycle tunnel in Israel, has been inaugurated as part of the Jerusalem Ring Path, a 42-kilometer cycle route that circles Jerusalem, the capital city.
The tunnel connects Nahal Refaim and Emek Motza. The tunnel's southern entry point can be found within Refaim Park below Ein Laban. The northern entrance can be found in Nahal Ein Kerem about half a km away from the Kerem junction.
The 2.1-kilometer long tunnel was opened on Thursday by Jerusalem and 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 present.
"In the past, Jerusalem was an attractive city for tourists due to its glorious past. In the present, in addition to its historic treasures the city also offers modern-day tourism," Elkin said. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c6lwMSJfGow "The inauguration [of] this tunnel project is yet another step in the development of Jerusalem as an ideal tourist destination for all kinds of people from Israel and all over the world."
Elkin his ministry, which together with the Jerusalem Municipality spearheaded the project, explained that his ministry "invests hundreds of millions of shekels each year in the improvement of Jerusalem's tourism in all its aspects and the development of innovative tourist attractions and ventures that link the rich history of our capital city to its future... I invite you to ride your bicycles along a beautiful and well-maintained road that overlooks Old Jerusalem.
Elkin's Ministry as well as the Tourism Ministry budgeted the project.
נווה פריצקי Elkin stated that the Kerem Tunnel project is an important tool in realizing the idea to alter the concept and transport in Jerusalem. "The tunnel, which is being constructed to connect to the Jerusalem Ring Path will join existing paths for bicycles and ones that are paved in its areas. It is intended to encourage biking among the residents of Jerusalem and encourage the green transport revolution in Jerusalem."
The Kerem Tunnel was first excavated in the early 1990s in order to shift the main sewer line from the Gihon Corporation toward the purification plant in Sorek It is situated just west of the city. It is used today as an infrastructure tunnel. It includes the fifth water line, which connects to Jerusalem from the Mekorot water company.
"The Kerem tunnel project is the central instrument for achieving the dream of changing the way of transport in Jerusalem. "
Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Lee Road construction, installation and testing of electrical and safety systems are some of the ongoing projects to ensure the tunnel is safe for all seasons.
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.