Miesbach considers banning cycling on some trails

Mountain bikers in Miesbach, Germany, face potential restrictions as the county considers banning cycling on trails wider than 1.5 meters in six landscape protection areas. This is due to lost maps requiring new regulations. The proposed restrictions, prompted by conflicts between hikers, landowners, and mountain bikers, have drawn criticism from the German Alpine Club and the German Mountain Bike Initiative. They argue the ban could severely limit cycling access. The county aims to balance landowner rights and mountain biking access, with designated trails remaining open. The final decision on the regulations, which could impact local cycling, will be made by the county council in October.