On Tuesday evening, a previously unknown cyclist probably caused considerable damage to a blocked hiking trail, leading to the popular Rudolfshöhe in the traisen pre -allps. On a section of 220 meter, the person drove directly by bicycle via a freshly concrete access route -despite the clear lock and the general driving ban for cyclists.
The affected path is a private route and at the same time a part of the official Lang -Dispunt Walkepad (Wienerwaldwandwanderweg 404), under the supervision of Nature -Reunned St. Georgen/Ochsenburg.
As Thomas K. explains of nature lovers to Krone. The path was badly damaged last fall by the strong storm. For safety reasons and in consultation with the owner, Mrs. B., the section was already blocked in the previous year.
“We are shocked by such ignorance and material damage to the landowner,” says a Facebook contribution of Naturfreunde. It is convinced that it was an isolated business, K. emphasizes, an enthusiastic mountain biker: “Co -sexistence with cyclists usually works very well here.”
Heavy setback for family B.
For Mrs. B., on the basis of which the path is, the incident is still a serious setback. The planned renovation must offer a sustainable solution with two concrete strips – a variant that has already proven itself in other mountain paths, as it emphasizes. The path so far gravel was washed away by the flood and had to be waited regularly; The renovation should now make this a bit easier.
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“We had prepared everything well, communicated the lock in time – and then something like that,” said Mrs. B. noticeable. The cyclist left clear traces in the fresh concrete with his bike, supplemented with a recognizable footprint. The construction company now checks how the damage can now be solved, the amount of damage is currently unclear – according to B., the total costs of the renovation of the approximately 700 meter long path are already fifth.
Now there is concern that the resulting groove can penetrate water despite repair, which can lead to frost damage in the winter. Mrs B. emphasizes: “I am really sorry for all other cyclists who are discredited by such a thoughtless action. That is not fair.”
Notes at the request of the police
In addition to the material damage, the perpetrator himself can also have consequences – not only legally, but also on your own bike: fresh concrete can lead to massive damage to tires, rims, chain and circuit. The penetration of concrete into moving parts works as a sandpaper and can lead to premature wear.
Anyone who has noticed something suspicious on Tuesday evening can report to the police on +43 59133 3177-100, Family B. requires urgent information from the population. According to the latest findings, it must be assumed that two cyclists must be responsible for the damage.
Source: Krone

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