Extension and asphalting of the Arlen (D) - Wiesholz (CH) cycle path

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The route section between the districts of Wiesholz in the Swiss municipality of Ramsen and the Realasinger district of Arlen on the German side, which was previously only gravelled or splintered, has been made usable for inline skaters and cyclists through its extension and asphalting. This will also encourage soft tourism cross-border away from narrow roads with heavy traffic. The objective was also to close the gap in the existing cycle path network and to improve the connection of the region to the Lake Constance - Neckar long-distance cycle path. The Arlen (D) - Wiesholz (CH) connecting path used to be only gravelled and splintered, although it is highly used, i.e., particularly by cyclists. It was not usable for inline skaters in its previous condition and could only be used to a certain extent by those cyclists with narrow tyres and wheel rims prone to damage from potholes. With the joint extension of this part of the route, a gap was closed up in the cross-border cycle path network between Germany and Switzerland, which can now be used by inline skaters and cyclists. A much-used alternative route for cyclists and inline skaters is now available in this agricultural area with glorious views of the Hegau and the Swiss border region, which is also a favourite area for hikers. The objectives of this project were mobility, attracting people to the location with its soft tourism, the improvement of the infrastructure, for local recreation, and protection from traffic dangers away from busy roads.

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