Neve Paritzki (נווה פריצקי)Jerusalem opens the first Israel-wide cycle tunnel
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The Kerem Tunnel is a great spot to hike and ride.
The Kerem Tunnel, Israel's newest cycle tunnel, is inaugurated as part of the 42-kilometer cycle route which is a loop around the capital.
It connects Nahal Refaim to Emek Motza. Its southern entry is located within Refaim Park under Ein Laban. The northern entrance, Nahal Ein Kerem, is just half a kilometer away from the Kerem junction.
Inauguration of the tunnel which measures 2.1 kilometers long took place in Jerusalem and Heritage Minister Ze’ev Elkin Mayor Moshelion, Heritage Minister Ze'ev Elkin Avi Baleshnikov (Gihon water company chairman) and hundreds more cyclists.
Jerusalem's rich past was the main reason why it was the most visited tourist spot in the past. Elkin stated that the current tourism industry is an integral part of Jerusalem's historical treasures and also incorporates modern tourism. "The inauguration of [this] tunnel is another aspect of the growth of Jerusalem's city Jerusalem and its transformation into a dazzling tourist city for all types of visitors throughout Israel as well as around the globe."
Elkin is the project's director. project together with Jerusalem Municipality said that his ministry invests hundreds of millions in the city's tourism growth and in the creation innovative tourist attractions and ventures that connect the glory historical past of Jerusalem to its future. I encourage you to take your bicycles along a beautiful, well-maintained route that overlooks Old Jerusalem.
נווה פריצקי Elkin's ministry and the Tourism Ministry budgeted the project.
Elkin stated, "The Kerem Tunnel project will be the central tool for realizing our vision to change the way transportation is conducted in Jerusalem." "The new tunnel will be connected with the Jerusalem Ring Path. It will connect with the various cycle paths already within the city. These will be paved in its numerous neighborhoods. The goal is to promote cyclists in Jerusalem.
The Kerem Tunnel was originally excavated in the year 1990 to relocate the main sewer of Gihon Corporation towards the Sorek purification facility. The plant is located west of Sorek and is still used as an infrastructure tunnel.
"The Kerem Tunnel Project is crucial in achieving the dream to change the way transportation is thought of throughout Jerusalem. "
Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Leon
The works currently underway include road construction, the installation of blowers, as well as advanced electrical and safety systems, to make the tunnel safe for pedestrians to travel through all year round.
Kerem Tunnel Kerem Tunnel provides access to exclusive recreation spots, including Ein Kerem neighbourhood, the biblical aquarium and zoo as also the historical natural springs Ein Haniyeh, Ein Laban and Ein Haniyeh.
The Kerem Tunnel, Israel's newest cycle tunnel, is inaugurated as part of the 42-kilometer cycle route which is a loop around the capital.
It connects Nahal Refaim to Emek Motza. Its southern entry is located within Refaim Park under Ein Laban. The northern entrance, Nahal Ein Kerem, is just half a kilometer away from the Kerem junction.
Inauguration of the tunnel which measures 2.1 kilometers long took place in Jerusalem and Heritage Minister Ze’ev Elkin Mayor Moshelion, Heritage Minister Ze'ev Elkin Avi Baleshnikov (Gihon water company chairman) and hundreds more cyclists.
Jerusalem's rich past was the main reason why it was the most visited tourist spot in the past. Elkin stated that the current tourism industry is an integral part of Jerusalem's historical treasures and also incorporates modern tourism. "The inauguration of [this] tunnel is another aspect of the growth of Jerusalem's city Jerusalem and its transformation into a dazzling tourist city for all types of visitors throughout Israel as well as around the globe."
Elkin is the project's director. project together with Jerusalem Municipality said that his ministry invests hundreds of millions in the city's tourism growth and in the creation innovative tourist attractions and ventures that connect the glory historical past of Jerusalem to its future. I encourage you to take your bicycles along a beautiful, well-maintained route that overlooks Old Jerusalem.
נווה פריצקי Elkin's ministry and the Tourism Ministry budgeted the project.
Elkin stated, "The Kerem Tunnel project will be the central tool for realizing our vision to change the way transportation is conducted in Jerusalem." "The new tunnel will be connected with the Jerusalem Ring Path. It will connect with the various cycle paths already within the city. These will be paved in its numerous neighborhoods. The goal is to promote cyclists in Jerusalem.
The Kerem Tunnel was originally excavated in the year 1990 to relocate the main sewer of Gihon Corporation towards the Sorek purification facility. The plant is located west of Sorek and is still used as an infrastructure tunnel.
"The Kerem Tunnel Project is crucial in achieving the dream to change the way transportation is thought of throughout Jerusalem. "
Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Leon
The works currently underway include road construction, the installation of blowers, as well as advanced electrical and safety systems, to make the tunnel safe for pedestrians to travel through all year round.
Kerem Tunnel Kerem Tunnel provides access to exclusive recreation spots, including Ein Kerem neighbourhood, the biblical aquarium and zoo as also the historical natural springs Ein Haniyeh, Ein Laban and Ein Haniyeh.