Neve Paritzki (נווה פריצקי)Jerusalem's first cycling tunnel opened in Israel
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The Kerem Tunnel allows for a unique hiking and riding experience.
The Kerem Tunnel is the first bicycle tunnel in Israel and was opened as part the Jerusalem Ring Path, a 42-kilometer cycling route around the capital.
The tunnel runs through the Nahal-Refaim-Emek-Motza route. It has a southern entrance within Refaim Park. Ein Laban is the nearest. Nahal Ein Kerem is the northern entrance.
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.
Jerusalem was once a major tourist attraction because of its rich history. Elkin said that apart from its historical treasures the modern tourist industry is integrated into the city of Jerusalem. "The launch of the tunnel project is another element of the progress of Jerusalem as well as its transformation to an attractive tourism destination for all throughout Israel as well as around 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 to develop the tourism industry in Jerusalem and the development of innovative activities and ventures that connect the fascinating history of our capital city's eternal past to its future... I would like to invite cyclists to join us and take a ride along an up-to-date and well-maintained cycling route that offers a view of the unique landscape of Old Jerusalem."
About NIS 25 million were put into in the project. It was budgeted by the Elkin's Ministry as well as the Tourism Ministry, the Jerusalem Municipality and the Gihon Corporation and the Jerusalem Purification and Sewerage Works, and the work was carried out by the Jerusalem Development Authority.
Elkin said that "The Kerem Tunnel Project is a central tool to realize the dream to redefine the idea of transport in Jerusalem." "The new tunnel connecting to Jerusalem Ring Path will join existing paths for bicycles and the ones that will be paved within the neighborhoods. The goal is to promote biking within the city's residents and to promote the green movement in Jerusalem."
The Kerem Tunnel was originally excavated in 1990 in order to transfer the main sewer from Gihon Corporation towards the Sorek purification facility. נווה פריצקי The plant is located west of Sorek and is currently used as an infrastructure tunnel.
"The Kerem Tunnel project is a central tool to realize the dream of transforming Jerusalem's transport model. "
Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Leon
The works currently underway include road construction, the installation of blowers and advanced security and electrical systems to make the tunnel safe for pedestrians to travel through throughout the year.
The Kerem Tunnel gives you access to many places to relax, including Ein Kerem Neighborhood, the Biblical Zoo and Aquarium, as well as historic natural springs Ein Haniyeh or Ein Laban.
The Kerem Tunnel is the first bicycle tunnel in Israel and was opened as part the Jerusalem Ring Path, a 42-kilometer cycling route around the capital.
The tunnel runs through the Nahal-Refaim-Emek-Motza route. It has a southern entrance within Refaim Park. Ein Laban is the nearest. Nahal Ein Kerem is the northern entrance.
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.
Jerusalem was once a major tourist attraction because of its rich history. Elkin said that apart from its historical treasures the modern tourist industry is integrated into the city of Jerusalem. "The launch of the tunnel project is another element of the progress of Jerusalem as well as its transformation to an attractive tourism destination for all throughout Israel as well as around 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 to develop the tourism industry in Jerusalem and the development of innovative activities and ventures that connect the fascinating history of our capital city's eternal past to its future... I would like to invite cyclists to join us and take a ride along an up-to-date and well-maintained cycling route that offers a view of the unique landscape of Old Jerusalem."
About NIS 25 million were put into in the project. It was budgeted by the Elkin's Ministry as well as the Tourism Ministry, the Jerusalem Municipality and the Gihon Corporation and the Jerusalem Purification and Sewerage Works, and the work was carried out by the Jerusalem Development Authority.
Elkin said that "The Kerem Tunnel Project is a central tool to realize the dream to redefine the idea of transport in Jerusalem." "The new tunnel connecting to Jerusalem Ring Path will join existing paths for bicycles and the ones that will be paved within the neighborhoods. The goal is to promote biking within the city's residents and to promote the green movement in Jerusalem."
The Kerem Tunnel was originally excavated in 1990 in order to transfer the main sewer from Gihon Corporation towards the Sorek purification facility. נווה פריצקי The plant is located west of Sorek and is currently used as an infrastructure tunnel.
"The Kerem Tunnel project is a central tool to realize the dream of transforming Jerusalem's transport model. "
Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Leon
The works currently underway include road construction, the installation of blowers and advanced security and electrical systems to make the tunnel safe for pedestrians to travel through throughout the year.
The Kerem Tunnel gives you access to many places to relax, including Ein Kerem Neighborhood, the Biblical Zoo and Aquarium, as well as historic natural springs Ein Haniyeh or Ein Laban.