Großräschen opens cool track: the new bike path against the heat!

Großräschen opens cool track: the new bike path against the heat!

This morning at 10 a.m. the cycle path "cool lane" was ceremoniously opened at the harbor in Großräschen. This innovative cycle path, which was developed by scientists of Leibniz-Center for Agricultural landscape research and the BTU Cottbus-Senftenberg extends over a length of 30 kilometers and leads to Altdöbern. The aim is to offer cyclists a welcome relaxation on hot days.

The planning for the cycle path was complex and flowed in the latest technologies. With the help of drones and thermal imaging cameras, areas were identified that are particularly pleasant for cyclists, while other, hot "hot spots" are avoided. According to mdr , the "cool track" is largely cooler along the cooler routes between the Altdöberner and the Großräschener See and offers extras such as shadow. Bathing areas.

integration of the bicycle community

Active participation of bicycle tourists was a central element in planning the new bike path. Feedback on the route, sights as well as rest and bathing opportunities were taken into account. "The bicycle tourists should also assess how sensible adaptation measures such as planting trees and hedges would be," explains a scientist of the project.

The bike path is part of the bike tour "cool lane" of the Lausitzer Seenland tourism association and is suitable for all fitness levels, which means that everyone can cover the route in less than three hours.

climate -friendly cycling in the focus

The project not only contributes to improving the cycling infrastructure in the region, but is also in accordance with the current developments in cycling in Germany. According to a study of the ADFC , the greenhouse gas output in Germany could be reduced by 34% by 2035, the proportion of bicycle traffic should rise to 45%. The expansion of bike paths is considered one of the basic measures to achieve these goals. Germany still has some catching up to do when it comes to the cycling infrastructure.

This is also complaining about Frank Masurat, the ADFC federal chairman, who calls for a fundamental change of course in transport policy. In many European cities such as Utrecht or Copenhagen, over 40% of the paths are already reserved for cyclists, while Germany can only have 33.6% of the cycle path network with a total length.

The cycling path "cool lane" could not only offer a great oasis of relaxation for cyclists, but also serve as a model for other regions that want to meet the challenges of climate change.