Traffic chaos in Munich: Large demonstration leads to massive traffic jams!

Traffic chaos in Munich: Large demonstration leads to massive traffic jams!

On June 18, 2025, Munich is shaped by a remarkable demonstration that revolves around the topic of bicycle traffic and traffic transition. The "bike star trip", organized by the ADFC and various alliance partners, is intended to attract thousands of cyclists to the streets and draw attention to the grievances in the cycling infrastructure. A remarkable motto of this event is: "Just rise, arrive safely! Traffic transition, cycling infrastructure such as & instead of motorways".

The event starts at 7:00 p.m. on Karlsplatz (Stachus) and swings over a variety of routes, including Marienplatz, Odeonsplatz and Gärtnerplatz, to the destination Königsplatz, where the final rally is planned. The police and the Munich Transport Society (MVG) warn of considerable traffic disruptions throughout the city. Drivers are called up to bypass the area far, since the traffic disruptions from the old town, especially between Herzog-Max-Straße and the roundabout Gärtnerplatz, will be significant. Because buses and trams will also be affected by failures and diversions if the women and men roll through the streets on two wheels.

The big rush

The organizers estimate that almost 10,000 cyclists will take part in the demonstration, which the traffic situation further complicated. Last year, around 18,000 people took part in the event, and this year too a strong influx is expected. Participation is made up of various starting points in Munich and seven others in Upper Bavaria and Swabia. In order to plan the journey, the police recommend planning enough time and finding out about possible detours and routes. Information on this is also provided via social media.

The cycling ride is particularly on the occasion of the "Five Years of Radscheid Munich: Where are our bike paths?" have been proclaimed. Andreas Schön, chairman of the ADFC Munich, has sharply criticized the slow expansion of the bike paths. He is currently criticizing that only a few meters of new cycle paths are visible in the city. The infrastructural deficiencies that exist in front of the eyes of the Munich citizens are also underpinned by the Greens by voices such as Katharina Horn, spokeswoman for the Radscheid, and Svenja Jarchow. They describe the situation as a certificate of poverty and demand a rethink in traffic planning.

public transport affected

For the Munich team who would like to use public transport, the MVG has already announced that failures, detours and temporary line cuts can be expected between 12 and 6 p.m. However, the subway remains unaffected by these restrictions. Another advice is the use of Park & ​​Ride offers to facilitate your own journey.

The big bike demo will bring both joy and inconvenience. While the cyclists campaign for a better infrastructure, other road users feel the effects of this large event massively. If you have to cross the city during this period, you should find out about the traffic and the location of the streets in advance. The current focal points in traffic continue to be accompanied by the police to ensure the safety of all road users.

The effects of the cycling ride are definitely remarkable. A large number of traffic jams and traffic disruptions can already be observed at various points in Munich.

For detailed information and current traffic updates, it is advisable to regularly consult social media and local traffic reports, as reports [news.de …] (Https://www.news.de/auto/85870942/verkehrspland-muenchen-zur-demonstration-am-18-2025-einschraenkungen-im-verkehr-stau-in-muenchen-plz-80335-altstadt-lehel-kreuzviertel-kreuzviertel-weg-grossstanung/1/) [tz.de indicates…] (https://www.z.de/muenchen/stadt/hallo-muenchen/ausfaelle-umge-muenchen-rad-sternfahr-demo- Disability-Ssonntag-bus-tram-936290.html) and [Abendzeitung-muenchen.de gives in …] (Https://www.abendzeitung-muenchen.de/muenchen/stau-undende-demonstranten-am-Sonntag-Radlfahrieren-Blockieren-Strassen-Fuer-Sternfahr-Art-974227).