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Neve Paritzki (נווה פריצקי)Jerusalem The First Cycling Tunnel in Israel Tunnel opens Kerem Tunnel Kerem Tunnel offers an unforgettable hike and riding experience for the benefit of The Kerem Tunnel, Israel's first cycle tunnel, was inaugurated as part of the Jerusalem Ring Path. This 42-kilometer cycling route surrounds Jerusalem. The tunnel runs through the Nahal-Refaim-Emek-Motza route. It has a southern entrance in Refaim Park. Ein Laban is the nearest. Nahal Ein Kerem is the northern entrance. The 2.1-kilometer-long tunnel was inaugurated by Jerusalem's Heritage Minister ZeevElkin. It was also attended by Mayor Moshelion Avi Balehnikov Gihon Water Company Chairman, as well as hundreds of cyclists. "In the past, Jerusalem was an attractive city for tourists due to its rich past. Elkin added that in addition to its historical treasures and modern amenities, tourism has also been incorporated into the city of Jerusalem. "The opening (of the tunnel) is an additional part of the development of Jerusalem and the transformation of Jerusalem into a popular city to visit for all kinds of audiences across Israel and around the world." Elkin who, along with the Jerusalem Municipality spearheaded the project, explained that his ministry "invests hundreds of millions of shekels every year in the improvement of the tourism industry in Jerusalem and in the creation of exciting tourist attractions and ventures that link the rich history of our capital city to the future of Jerusalem... I invite the cycling community to enjoy a safe and modern-day route that takes the cyclist through Old Jerusalem. נווה פריצקי Elkin's Ministry and the Tourism Ministry budgeted the project. Elkin stated, "The Kerem Tunnel project will be a central instrument in achieving our goal to change the notion of transportation in Jerusalem." "The tunnel, which will connect to the long Jerusalem Ring Path, will join existing bike paths in the city and those that are paved in its various neighborhoods, in the hope of encouraging cycling among the city's residents as well as its visitors and promoting the green revolution of transportation in the capital city." The Kerem Tunnel, originally excavated by the Gihon Corporation in the 1990s in order to transfer its main sewer line towards the Sorek purification plant. "The Kerem Tunnel Project is an important tool in realizing the dream of changing the transportation concept across Jerusalem. " Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Lee Road construction, installation and testing of safety and electrical systems are just a few of the ongoing works to ensure that the tunnel is secure throughout the year. The Kerem Tunnel also allows access to unique recreation spots - including the Ein Kerem neighborhood, the biblical zoo and aquarium, as well as the historic natural springs of Ein Laban and Ein Haniyeh. Website: https://nevefrietzki.co.il/
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