Neve ParitzkiJerusalem's first cycle tunnel has been opened in Israel
The Kerem Tunnel provides a unique ride and hiking experience which is enjoyed by everyone.
The Kerem Tunnel, the first bicycle tunnel in Israel is now open as part of the Jerusalem Ring Path, a 42-kilometer cycle path that runs around the capital city.
נווה פריצקי The tunnel connects Nahal Refaim and Emek Motza. The southern entrance of the tunnel is below Ein Laban in Refaim Park. The northern entrance can be located in Nahal Ein Kerem.
The 2.1-kilometers-long tunnel project was inaugurated at a formal ceremony held on Thursday that was attended by Jerusalem and Heritage Minister Ze'ev Elkin, Mayor Moshe Lion, Gihon water company chairman Avi Baleshnikov, and a slew of cyclists.
The city's rich history was a reason that it was a popular tourist destination during the time of its glory. Nowadays, aside from its historical treasures, it also incorporates modern-day tourism." Elkin said. נווה פריצקי "The launch of the tunnel is another part in the development Jerusalem. נווה פריצקי It transforms Jerusalem into an attractive destination for tourists of all types of audience in Israel, and worldwide."
Elkin his ministry, which together with the Jerusalem Municipality spearheaded the project, explained that the ministry "invests hundreds of millions of shekels every year in the development of the tourism industry in Jerusalem and also in the development of innovative attractions and ventures that connect the glorious historical past of our capital city to the future of Jerusalem... I invite you to ride your bicycles on a scenic, well-maintained route that overlooks Old Jerusalem.
About NIS 25 million were put into in the project, financed by the Elkin's Ministry, the Tourism Ministry, the Jerusalem Municipality and the Gihon Corporation and the Jerusalem Purification and Sewerage Works, as well as the work done by the Jerusalem Development Authority.
Elkin said that "The Kerem Tunnel Project is a central tool to realize the goal to redefine the idea of transport in Jerusalem." "The new tunnel, which will connect with the Jerusalem Ring Path, will connect the existing cycle routes within the city as well as the ones that will be constructed within the different neighborhoods. נווה פריצקי The tunnel is intended to encourage cycling among its residents, and also to encourage an environmentally sustainable transportation system in Jerusalem."
The Kerem Tunnel was originally excavated in 1990 to move the main sewers of Gihon Corporation towards the Sorek purification facility. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSvNv7Qfm7eu1nMArSzmfQQ/videos This plant is west of Sorek and is still used as an infrastructure tunnel.
"The Kerem tunnel is a key tool to realize the dream of transforming Jerusalem's transport system. "
Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Leon
The current works include road construction, installation of blowers as well as modern safety and electrical systems to ensure the tunnel is safe for pedestrians to travel through at all times of the year.
The Kerem Tunnel allows for access to exclusive recreation areas like Ein Kerem, a neighborhood which includes a Biblical aquarium and zoo and historic natural springs Ein Haniyeh and Ein Laban.