It is the private forest owners who have already had part of the route closed. As if that wasn't enough, they also sued the driving force behind the project, the Bear Riders, for damaging private property. It seems that the private forest owners got cold feet after realizing that there is serious, long-term work behind the trail. They have been stonewalling ever since.

The authorities are still authorized to use the route. However, according to a letter from the Köniz building inspectorate, this seems to be a matter of time. If the planning application for the route is not submitted by September 30, it will have to be restored to its "legal status".

It is a shame that the forest owners are not taking a more progressive approach. Mountain bikers are there and are an important contact group in urban forest use discussions. Such an approach does not take their needs seriously. MOVE strongly recommends that the Bernese authorities take a look at the Uetliberg in Zurich. There is far more need for action there. However, there are currently no bike activists here and the situation is being accepted by the authorities.