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New cycle paths in Reppenstedt: safety for all road users!
Lüneburg provides information about new sidewalks and cycle paths in Reppenstedt, which were completed in September 2025, to ensure traffic safety.
New cycle paths in Reppenstedt: safety for all road users!
A new wind is blowing through Reppenstedt! The completion of the new construction and expansion of the shared footpaths and cycle paths along Lüneburger Landstrasse (L216) marks a step in the right direction for greater traffic safety. In September 2025, the measures agreed between the Lüneburg district and the Lower Saxony State Authority for Road Construction and Transport (NLStBV) were completed. Cyclists are now asked to use the road in inner-city areas, which is signaled by prominent pictograms on the street, as luene-blog.de reports.
Traffic routing is particularly important from the junction with Hasenwinkler Weg to the town hall, where cyclists travel on the right side of the road. On the sidewalks and cycle paths, pedestrians and cyclists are allowed to share the path, but no longer in the opposite direction in order to increase safety. If you feel unsafe, you can use the sidewalk in the direction of travel, but you should keep an appropriate pace and be considerate of pedestrians.
Important security changes
From Eschenweg onwards, cyclists are encouraged to use the road, with the transitions from footpaths and cycle paths to the road clearly marked by lowered curbs and markings. If you are visiting from the direction of Kirchgellersen, the traffic route to the town hall remains unchanged; Here cyclists can continue to use the renovated and widened shared footpath and cycle path in both directions.
The German Traffic Watch had already advocated a package of measures in June 2025 that would increase safety in pedestrian traffic, including by abolishing shared sidewalks and cycle paths. This suggests that the focus is on clearly separated traffic routes, which could also further improve pedestrian safety.
A look at electromobility
Given the increasing demand for electric bikes in general, as examined in the latest survey by the ADFC, it is interesting to know that the supply of electric bikes is divided into three categories. These include Pedelecs that support riders up to 25 km/h, fast Pedelecs (S-Pedelecs) and e-bikes. The latter are not as widespread as one might assume. The term “e-bike” is often incorrectly used for Pedelecs, which results in some legal differences that cyclists should definitely be aware of, as lueneburg.adfc.de explains.
Pedelecs refer to bicycles that provide support up to 25 km/h, while S-Pedelecs offer support up to 45 km/h and are considered mopeds. Stricter regulations apply to them, including a helmet requirement. E-bikes, on the other hand, which also support speeds of up to 25 km/h, require at least a moped driving license and an insurance number, but no helmet requirement.
The future of cycling
Bernhard Gabor, a cycling advocate, highlights that the safety of cyclists in cities is becoming increasingly important. There are numerous regulations and types of cycle paths that must be observed to enable safe cycling. From structurally separated cycle paths to protected cycle lanes – all of this helps to make cycling efficient and safe. Whether pop-up cycle paths or cycle streets, the trend is clearly towards better conditions for cyclists, which ultimately benefits exercise and the environment, according to adac.de.
Overall, it can be seen that clear progress has been made in traffic safety in Reppenstedt. The new measures and efforts regarding cycling could not only increase safety but also help promote cycling in the region.