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Popular vantage point in the Remstal: motorbike speeders force closure!
The “Gate to the Remstal” is closed due to motorcycle speeding. Accident prevention measures will begin in autumn 2025.
Popular vantage point in the Remstal: motorbike speeders force closure!
The popular “Gate to the Remstal” will soon be inaccessible to motorcyclists. The reason for this is the repeated orders of motorcyclists who have misused the lay-by at the impressive vantage point on the winding L 1199 as a race track. The closure measure will come into effect this fall to defuse increasing security problems in the region. The viewpoint, built in 2006 from reed sandstone, usually offers breathtaking views over the vineyards and idyllic villages of the Remstal. It has been particularly popular with hikers and day trippers, but the dangers posed by speeding motorcycles are no longer acceptable, as the [Schwäbische](https://www.schwaebische.de/panorama/spektakulaerer- outlookspunkt-wird-gesperrt-weil-sich-motorrad-raser-nicht-einanderreissen-koennen-3776327) reports.
Traffic department head Stefan Hein describes the situation as unbearable. In 2019, the section was already classified as an “accident frequency spot” and, despite the introduction of a 40 km/h speed limit in 2022, the accident situation has worsened significantly in 2024. Motorcyclists are almost exclusively responsible for the accidents. The local authorities now see no other option than to close the layby and install security measures to stop the madness.
Safety measures in focus
As part of the upcoming measures, the layby, which was a popular meeting place for motorcyclists and day trippers in the past, will be dismantled. From autumn onwards, continuous guardrails with underrun protection will also be installed to make it more difficult for motorcyclists to stop and brake. A new wooden railing will be erected, which will make access to the layby impossible in the future. “It is regrettable that this measure had to be taken as it restricts the view of the Remstal,” said district administrator Richard Sigel, disappointed; Nevertheless, it is necessary for the safety of everyone involved, according to decision-makers in the region.
The stopping bay was not only popular with motorcyclists, hikers and visitors have also enjoyed stopping to enjoy the view in the past. The Krzbb has described the challenges that affect all road users here: “Designed a speed monitoring system in this winding terrain “It was extremely difficult and the appeals to motorcyclists went largely unheard.” This has led to the decision that the layby will no longer be available to protect vulnerable pedestrians in the area.
An outlook: The “Gate to the Remstal” will still be accessible to hikers, but the opportunity to spontaneously go there by motorcycle is no longer possible. It remains to be seen whether these new measures will increase security in the long term. However, those responsible hope that the drastic steps will soon have an effect and that the winding L 1199 will soon become a safe place for all road users again.