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

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

Today, June 18, 2025, Munich will be marked by a remarkable demonstration that revolves around the topic of cycling and transport transition. The “Rad-Sternfahrt”, organized by the ADFC and various alliance partners, is intended to attract thousands of cyclists onto the streets and draw attention to the deficiencies in the cycling infrastructure. A remarkable motto of this event is: "Just get on, arrive safely! Traffic transition, cycling infrastructure like & instead of motorways".

The event starts at 7:00 p.m. at Karlsplatz (Stachus) and moves along 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 Company (MVG) are warning of significant traffic disruptions throughout the city. Motorists are asked to avoid the area as much as possible, as traffic disruptions will be significant from the Altstadtring, particularly between Herzog-Max-Straße and the Gärtnerplatz roundabout. Buses and trams will also be affected by cancellations and diversions when ladies and gentlemen roll through the streets on two wheels.

The big rush

Organizers estimate that nearly 10,000 cyclists will take part in the demonstration, further complicating the traffic situation. Last year around 18,000 people took part in the event and a strong turnout is expected this year too. Participation consists of various starting points in Munich and seven others in Upper Bavaria and Swabia. To plan your trip, the police recommend allowing enough time and finding out about possible diversions and routes. Information about this is also provided via social media.

This year's cycling rally is particularly important on the occasion of the “Five Years of the Munich Cycling Decision: Where are our cycle paths?” been proclaimed. Andreas Schön, chairman of the ADFC Munich, has sharply criticized the slow expansion of cycle paths. He is currently complaining that only a few meters of new cycle paths are visible in the city. The infrastructural deficiencies that exist before the eyes of Munich's citizens are further underlined by voices such as Katharina Horn, spokeswoman for the Radentscheid, and Svenja Jarchow from the Greens. They describe the situation as a disgrace and call for a rethink in transport planning.

Public transport affected

For Munich residents who want to use public transport, the MVG has already announced that cancellations, diversions and temporary line cuts can be expected between 12 p.m. and 6 p.m. The subway, however, remains unaffected by these restrictions. Another piece of advice is to use Park & ​​Ride offers to make your own journey easier.

The big Radl demo will bring both joy and inconvenience. While cyclists are campaigning for better infrastructure, other road users are feeling the impact of this major event massively. Anyone who has to cross the city during this period should, to be on the safe side, find out about the traffic and the location of the streets in advance. The current traffic hotspots will continue to be monitored by the police to ensure the safety of all road users.

The effects of the cycling rally 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 recommended to regularly consult social media and local traffic reports, such as news.de reports that …, tz.de points out … and abendzeitung-muenchen.de provides insights into ….