Railway embankment between Glonn and Moosach remains untouched - nature before cycle path!

Railway embankment between Glonn and Moosach remains untouched - nature before cycle path!

In a recently published announcement, the government of Upper Bavaria decided not to release the old railway embankment between Glonn and Moosach for expansion into a bicycle route. This decision is supported by many politicians and conservationists as it ensures the long-term protection of the unique biotope in the region. According to the South German newspaper The protective status of the railway embankment remains, despite the efforts of some representatives from the CSU and FDP to change or even repeal the existing regulation from 1994.

District President Konrad Schober emphasizes that the biotope status can in no way be called into question by previous measures to improve the path. There was also clear resistance in the district council to weakening the protection status, especially from the Greens and the AfD. AfD district councilor Manfred Schmidt welcomed the decision and pointed out that it protects the undisturbed development of flora and fauna as well as the recreational needs of hikers and walkers.

The importance of the railway embankment

The railway embankment represents a heterogeneous picture of biotope types and habitats that contribute to ecological connectivity in the region. According to that Federal Agency for Nature Conservation Such biotopes are of great importance for biodiversity. They fall under Section 30 of the Federal Nature Conservation Act, which prohibits actions that lead to the destruction or significant impairment of these protected areas.

Some examples of protected biotope types are natural water areas, moors, swamps and species-rich hay meadows. The railway embankment could be considered an important habitat for various animal and plant species. The fact that the government considers the quality of protection to be at least equivalent to nature reserves illustrates the responsibility that one has for such natural areas.

Alternative solutions in focus

However, resistance to the reconstruction of the railway embankment does not mean that plans for alternative cycle paths are stopped. The district council is already working on possible alternatives, such as a bicycle route between Grafing and Glonn. This initiative could provide a viable option for many cyclists while also meeting nature conservation requirements.

The decision on the railway embankment remains in force for the time being and provides good opportunities for environmentally friendly mobility within the region. Let's hope that everyone involved has a good hand in planning the alternatives!