Germany
North Rhine-Westphalia
Detmold District
Kreis Lippe
Detmold
Birkendamm Cycle Path
Germany
North Rhine-Westphalia
Detmold District
Kreis Lippe
Detmold
Birkendamm Cycle Path
Cycling Highlight (Segment)
Recommended by 223 out of 245 cyclists
This Highlight goes through a protected area
Please check local regulations for: Naturpark Teutoburger Wald / Eggegebirge
Location: Detmold, Kreis Lippe, Detmold District, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
Bicycle infrastructure failure using the example: In the eastern part of the Birkendamm
- mangy cobblestones,
- Much too narrow for cyclists of different speeds, as well as oncoming cyclists and pedestrians who often go for walks with dogs and in groups,
- Bumps caused by the roots of the birch trees growing right there,in the western part
- no continuous bicycle road, but piecemeal,
- The "Veloroute" does not have priority over cross traffic (as in the eastern part),
- Mishmash of different floor coverings and lane widths and
- sometimes not even a designated cycle path, but only shared use of the street without sidewalks.The former tram route took up less space on the side than a bidirectional pedestrian / bike path now. And actually this was supposed to be part of a bike route - what about the pedestrians?So: You should have driven the Birkendamm for historical reasons. But something else is great.
August 26, 2021
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