Neve ParitzkiJerusalem is the home of the world's first bicycle tunnel in Israel.
The Kerem Tunnel allows for a unique hiking and riding experience.
The Kerem Tunnel, Israel's first bicycle tunnel, was opened as part of the Jerusalem Ring Path. This 42-kilometer cycling route surrounds Jerusalem.
The tunnel is located through the Nahal-Refaim-Emek-Motza path. The southern entrance is within Refaim Park under Ein Laban. The northern entrance, Nahal Ein Kerem, is approximately half a mile away from the Nahal Ein Kerem junction.
The 2.1-kilometer long tunnel was inaugurated on Thursday, by Jerusalem and heritage minister Ze'ev Elkin as well as Mayor Moshe Lion. https://www.haaretz.co.il/labels/2022-09-12/ty-article-labels/00000183-31c4-dc67-addb-79d7ffad0000 Avi Baleshnikov of Gihon the chairman of Gihon, and hundreds other cyclists were also present.
Jerusalem was once a tourist attraction due to its rich past. Elkin stated that today as well as its rich history the tunnel construction project includes modern tourism. נווה פריצקי "The launch of the tunnel project [is] another part in the development Jerusalem. It transforms the city into an attractive tourist place for all types of audience in Israel, and worldwide."
Elkin who, through his ministry and the Jerusalem Municipality led the project, stated that the Jerusalem Municipality's ministry "invests hundreds of millions of shekels annually in the development all aspects Jerusalem's visitors and in the design and operation of innovative attractions, ventures , and other attractions that link the rich 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 Tourism Ministry, Jerusalem Municipality and Gihon Corporation contributed approximately NIS 25,000,000 to the project. Work was performed by the Jerusalem Development Authority.
נווה פריצקי Elkin declared that the Kerem Tunnel project was a crucial element in achieving the goal of changing the concept for transport throughout Jerusalem. נווה פריצקינווה פריצקי Elkin said that the new tunnel connects to the Jerusalem Ring Path and will connect with existing bike routes. It will also be paved throughout the various neighborhoods. This will encourage cycling and promote green transportation in the capital.
נווה פריצקי In the 90s, the Kerem Tunnel was excavated to move the main sewer line of Gihon Corporation to the Sorek purification plant. It is now utilized for infrastructure purposes. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c6lwMSJfGow It also houses the fifth water line that connects to Jerusalem from the Mekorot water company.
"The Kerem tunnel project is a central tool for realizing the dream of changing the concept of transportation throughout Jerusalem. "
Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Lon
Road construction, installation and testing of safety and electrical systems are just some of the ongoing efforts to ensure that the tunnel is secure throughout the year.
The Kerem Tunnel also allows access to unique recreation sites such as the Ein Kerem neighborhood, the biblical zoo and aquarium as well as the historic natural springs in Ein Laban and Ein Haniyeh.