Potential perils of extended commute to Karlsfeld: Calls for solutions from parents and students in northwest Munich
New High School in Karlsfeld: Navigating the School Route for Students
Starting September, 660 students will attend the five-year high school in Karlsfeld, distributed across 24 classes from grade 5 to 8. This new educational institution, located just northwest of Munich, will attract students not only from Karlsfeld but also from Munich's northwest, including those from Moosach.
The school route for students from Moosach is approximately 6 kilometers and takes around 45 minutes by public transport. However, for those who prefer to cycle, there are several suggested routes, although a specific safe bike path for students from Moosach to Karlsfeld high school has not been mapped out yet.
One recommended route follows the Moosacher Straße and Münchner Straße, which have dedicated cycling lanes. Another option is to utilize the stretches parallel to the DB railway line toward Karlsfeld, as these often have adjacent bike paths. Local cycling maps and Munich’s official bike network plans typically highlight safer, more direct cycling infrastructure, avoiding busy streets where possible.
For the most up-to-date, detailed, and safe route, consulting Munich’s official bike route planner (such as MVG or city government websites) or using cycling navigation apps like Komoot or Google Maps with cycling mode enabled is recommended. Local schools or cycling clubs in Munich might also provide guidance on the safest school routes.
However, concerns about the safety of the school route have been raised, particularly due to the lack of a dedicated bike path from Moosach to school and the need for students to travel through a forest area. Some parents have suggested extending bus lines 163 or 165, which both end at Allach station, and letting them run to the Karlsfelder high school, station Ackerstraße.
The infrastructure for the school route has been criticized as not having been adequately considered. For instance, at the school center at Pfarrer-Grimm-Straße, three bike paths converge, causing congestion. A resident requested a roundabout for cyclists coming from the north to ease congestion.
In addition, the route involves changes at Allach station to either bus 160 or the S-Bahn, and then to bus to the school in Karlsfeld. This can be challenging, especially for younger students. Some parents have expressed concern about the safety of the route for fifth and sixth graders, especially in winter.
To address these concerns, suggestions have been made to expand the Manzostraße and build a bike path there, or to extend bus lines 163 or 165. The MVG has stated that the school is well connected by the S2 and other bus lines, but an extension of bus lines 163 and 165 is not possible due to lack of funding.
The proposed bike path would expand the existing one along the Wuerm from Behringstraße north to Bayernwerkstraße 101. Meanwhile, residents of Allach-Untermenzing have requested a continuous, safe bike path between their district and the new state gymnasium in Karlsfeld.
Despite these concerns, the new high school in Karlsfeld, which cost 150 million euros, is set to open in September. The city of Munich covers a third of the costs, with the rest covered by the Free State and the Dachau district.
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- The commute from Moosach to Karlsfeld high school, though viable by public transportation or cycling, has raised safety concerns, particularly regarding the lack of a dedicated bike path and the need for students to travel through a forest area, which has sparked suggestions to extend bus lines 163 or 165.
- The bike route from Moosach to the new high school in Karlsfeld is not yet mapped out specifically, but options include following the Moosacher Straße and Münchner Straße with dedicated cycling lanes, or utilizing the stretches parallel to the DB railway line, which often have adjacent bike paths.
