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Military exercises in Amberg-Sulzbach: noise and traffic expected!
Dutch military exercises in the Amberg-Sulzbach district from August 4th to 8th, 2025: information events and traffic information.
Military exercises in Amberg-Sulzbach: noise and traffic expected!
These days the Amberg-Sulzbach district is becoming the scene for military activities by the Dutch armed forces. Exercise “301 Mayhem” will take place there from August 4th to 8th, involving 43 soldiers, 12 wheeled vehicles and 5 helicopters. The exercise is led by Major van Giessel of the Defense Helicopter Command. How oberpfalzecho.de reported, the focus of these combat exercises is on helicopter reconnaissance flights, some of which are carried out at night and in open terrain.
The residents in the Upper Palatinate were informed at an early stage by the district office. We ask for your understanding of the expected impairments. In particular, increased traffic from military vehicles and noise from the helicopter exercises must be expected. Those responsible have assured that they will keep the disruption as low as possible.
Cross-border cooperation
But the Dutch armed forces are not only active in Bavaria. They also recently tested their logistical skills on the Rhine. A large transport exercise was scheduled there between March 23 and 26, 2025, which focused on crossing the Rhine between Emmerich and Kalkar. Loud Niederrhein-total.de Around 160 military vehicles took part.
The aim of this exercise was to optimize logistical processes and promote cooperation between the Dutch armed forces and the German authorities. It was purely a transport exercise without any combat maneuvers. The city administrations of Emmerich am Rhein, Kalkar and Rees had already asked for their understanding in advance regarding the associated traffic disruptions. The L7 between Emmerich and Rees and the B67 including the Rhine bridge between Rees and Kalkar were particularly affected.
Outlook and thanks to the population
Overall, it can be seen that the Dutch armed forces are conducting active exercises in both the Upper Palatinate and the Lower Rhine in order to prepare for possible operational scenarios and to promote cooperation with the German authorities. How emmerich.de notes, the Dutch Armed Forces would like to thank the citizens in advance for their understanding and support during these exercises.