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December 3, 2025
Bridge structures from the 1930s near the Obersalzberg Documentation Center are being renovated
Two new reinforced concrete arch bridges increase safety and ease of traffic
Transport Minister Bernreiter: The measure is important for the local people and tourism in the region.
The Berchtesgadener Land district intends to renew the Hochlenzer 1 and 2 bridge structures as well as renovate the retaining walls in the area between the documentation center at Obersalzberg and the Hinterbrand car park. Transport Minister Christian Bernreiter has now promised funding for this: Investments in infrastructure are important for a strong Bavaria. The measure is important for the local people and tourism in the region. Thats why we are happy to support this measure and are funding the measure with more than 4.7 million euros.
The existing arch bridges from 1937 and 1938 have reached their maximum useful life. They will therefore be replaced in the future by two new reinforced concrete arch bridges with a higher load-bearing capacity. The approximately 300 meter long supporting structures and protective devices no longer meet todays requirements, so they will also have to be replaced. Future traffic development is planned. The expansion will continue to provide the necessary security in the future and increase the ease of traffic. The road is the only access suitable for heavy traffic to the Hinterbrand hiking car park and to the Christophorus schools on Durreck. Alternating one-way traffic routing with traffic lights ensures that the route remains passable for school buses and emergency vehicles, among others, even during the construction work. The measure will take place in several construction phases over a period of probably 3 years. Construction is scheduled to begin in 2026. The work is planned and carried out by the Traunstein State Building Authority on behalf of the Berchtesgadener Land district.
The estimated total costs of the measure amount to around 7.5 million euros. The Free State of Bavaria will cover around 4.28 million euros as part of funding under the Bavarian Municipal Transport Financing Act (BayGVFG). The district receives a further approximately 0.46 million euros in funding through the Bavarian Financial Equalization Act (BayFAG).
In total, districts, cities and municipalities in Bavaria receive around 250 million euros annually from the Free State for projects to improve their road networks. In addition to strengthening roadways and bridges, this also includes, for example, the construction of cycle paths, the traffic-safe conversion of intersections and the construction of bus lanes.
