There is now resistance to the introduction of this general ban, particularly from mountain bikers. It is not clear why cyclists should disturb wildlife on a two-metre-wide road. Roads and paths are by definition an artificial separation from nature so that people can move around in this area without disturbing or damaging nature. In the opinion of the Burgergemeinde Bern, humans are now also considered to be disturbing nature in this area. Added to this is the unclear argument that cyclists disturb the wildlife more than a walking family (not to mention the women's gymnastics club) or the hunter's jeep (which is allowed to pass through).

The new driving ban is not yet legally valid and objections can be lodged until February 27. Anyone who can prove an interest worthy of protection is entitled to lodge an objection. Information can be obtained from the Bern-Gantrisch forestry department (031 808 11 11) and the forestry department of the Burgergemeinde Bern (031 328 86 40).

Forest road plan Könizerwald:
http://www.vol.be.ch/site/kawa-waldstrassenplan-bern2.pdf