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Oberesslingen is getting a longer bicycle road: construction work will start soon!
The cycle route in Oberesslingen will be extended from June 2, 2025 to make cycling safer and more attractive.
Oberesslingen is getting a longer bicycle road: construction work will start soon!
The city of Oberesslingen is planning a comprehensive expansion of its bicycle route on Hindenburgstrasse. This was reported by the Esslinger Zeitung, which highlights that construction work will begin on Monday, June 2, 2025 and is expected to last until the end of October 2025. The new section will extend the cycle path by 150 meters towards Zell in order to increase safety on the cycle paths and make cycling more attractive.
As part of the construction work, both the roadway and the sidewalks will be renewed. Clear identification of the extended section as a cycle route is also part of the measures. In addition, the intersection area of Hindenburgstrasse and Keplerstrasse will be redesigned to improve visibility between road users and increase traffic safety.
Construction work and diversions
The redesign also includes the unsealing of traffic areas and the planting of new trees, for example in front of the Herderschule and in the area of the intersection. In addition to creating wider sidewalks for pedestrians, the “Schorndorfer Straße” bus stop is to be made barrier-free. New street lights are also planned to improve lighting.
During the construction work, Hindenburgstrasse will be completely closed to car traffic. Diversions for cars, trucks and buses lead via Breslauer Straße and Schorndorfer Straße, while cyclists are diverted via Weiherstraße, Klingenweg and Plochinger Straße. However, pedestrians can still use the paths along the construction site.
Long-term visions for cycling
In the long term, the city intends to further expand the bicycle route along Zimmerbachstrasse, Weiherstrasse and Landhausstrasse. The aim is to lead the cycle route over the Alte Heusteige from the city center to Zell, thus achieving a total length of 3.1 kilometers. This would make the cycle route one of the longest in Germany.
In a similar context, Nürtingen has also tried to promote cycling. Since last summer, cyclists have had priority on Sigmaringer Straße. After a successful traffic test, another section on Mühlstrasse up to the Neckarau sports area will be specially marked and receive a clear sign that cyclists have priority over motorized traffic (Stuttgarter News).
The Federal Environment Agency emphasizes the importance of cycling for climate protection. It is estimated that up to 30% of car journeys in metropolitan areas could be shifted to cycling, benefiting both the environment and health. Cycling has many benefits, including improving air quality and reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Cycling is particularly important in German cities in order to promote the mobility transition (Umweltbundesamt).
In addition to the positive impact on the environment, cycling is also a cost-effective alternative to motorized transport. The cost of using a bicycle is only around 10 cents per kilometer, while car costs are significantly higher. By creating and promoting positive cycling infrastructure, cycling traffic could be further increased.