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Cyclist traffic jam on Lake Constance: Tourism is booming despite traffic chaos!
Congestion on the Lake Constance cycle path: number of cyclists increasing, challenges for communities and road safety until 2028.
Cyclist traffic jam on Lake Constance: Tourism is booming despite traffic chaos!
At Pentecost, the “hot” phase of tourism begins on Lake Constance, which can be clearly seen in the increase in cyclists on the well-known Lake Constance cycle path. The route, which is up to 260 km long, attracts up to 220,000 cyclists every year. On some days up to 5,000 cyclists use the cycle path. This increase in visitors creates challenges, especially in the summer months when the flow of tourists continues. Bernhard Glatthaar, who works at the ADFC cycling club, calls this phenomenon “overtourism” and asks the question of how many cyclists the route can actually tolerate SWR reports.
The congestion on the cycle paths is particularly noticeable during “peak times”. Robert Scherer, Mayor of Meersburg, confirms this burden and emphasizes that his city currently does not have its own cycle path. Cyclists therefore have to cross the federal highway, which endangers safety. Meersburg also has a serpentine road that is risky for cyclists. In order to improve the situation, a reconstruction of the traffic routing on the ferry in Meersburg is planned by 2028. This conversion is intended to separate cyclists, cars and pedestrians and will be completed in three years at the latest.
Cyclist-friendly measures and criticism
In Friedrichshafen, “ghost cyclist” pictograms were placed on the cycle paths to prevent people from using the wrong direction of travel. However, Glatthaar criticizes this as “actionism”. Instead of such measures, he calls for an improvement in cycle paths as a whole. In this context, the city of Bregenz is cited as a positive example of bicycle-friendly infrastructure in the region.
Those interested can find further details and information about the Lake Constance cycle path on the official website Lake Constance cycle path see. The tours offer different stages and are a popular destination for cyclists who want to explore the scenic beauty of Lake Constance, but better organization and infrastructure are necessary to ensure safety and enjoyment for all cyclists.