Kaufbeuren clears out the winter: litter grit from October 31st at 14 locations!

Kaufbeuren clears out the winter: litter grit from October 31st at 14 locations!

With winter just around the corner, it's time to prepare for slippery passages and snow-covered sidewalks. The city of Kaufbeuren is sending a clear signal and is making several cubic meters of grit available to its citizens. From Friday, October 31, 2025, those interested can do their part for safety and provide for themselves at 14 locations in the city. Kaufbeuren reports that These pickup locations are distributed in Neugablonz and Kaufbeuren.

Citizens can find what they are looking for at the following locations:

• Neugablonz:
  • Gürtlerstraße/Ecke Perlengasse
  • Fichtenweg
  • Proschwitzerstraße
• Kaufbeuren:
  • Liegnitzer Straße/Elbinger Straße
  • Herzog-Friedrich-Straße Containerplatz
  • Hofanger/Sonneneck
  • Tänzelfestplatz
  • Schelmenhofstraße: Parkplatz Bahnhof
  • Sparkassen Parkhaus Containerplatz
  • Quartiersplatz Sophie-von-La-Roche-Straße
  • Grafensteigle Oberbeuren
  • Feuerwehrhaus Hirschzell
  • Feuerwehrhaus Kleinkemnat
  • Feuerwehrhaus

Obligations of the owners

But with the provision of gritting grit comes responsibility: property owners are obliged to keep sidewalks in front of their property clear and to grit so that at least two people can pass through without danger. This regulation applies in particular when there is ice and snowfall - and at certain times: on weekdays from 7 a.m., on Sundays and public holidays from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. If snowfall continues, it may be necessary to clear the area several times to ensure the safety of passers-by. Bayernportal highlights that Clearing and gritting sidewalks is an important traffic safety obligation.

The local conditions should also be taken into account. Remaining snow on the sidewalks caused by snow plows is understandable and will be tolerated by the city. However, anyone who fails to evacuate can be held accountable in the event of an accident, as the ADAC's experience shows: The ADAC notes that Property owners are responsible for winter conditions on their land.

Community and municipal winter service

The city of Kaufbeuren not only has the obligation to supply the citizens with materials, but also to lend a hand: According to the Bavarian Roads and Paths Act, the municipalities are responsible for clearing streets, although they can also transfer this service to private companies. Within built-up areas, communities have a special responsibility in dangerous areas such as pedestrian crossings and thoroughfares.

Outside urban areas, the obligation to clear and scatter only applies to particularly dangerous places. However, road users must not rely on a consistently snow-free road; this is a principle that is also emphasized by Autobahn GmbH, which offers voluntary winter service on federal highways.

An important step is being taken in Kaufbeuren to ensure safety in winter. City employees are available to help during inclement weather, but residents are also asked to do their part. Winter may be beautiful, but you should never lose sight of safety.