The city of Zurich reacts to the Uetliberg ruling
The mountain bike community rejoiced: the district court had interpreted the relevant laws in such a way that mountain bikers in the canton of Zurich are allowed to ride on all trails marked on maps where no riding ban is signaled.
But not all trail enthusiasts were celebrating. Some wondered: How will the authorities react? Will they accept the ruling? Will they try to change the law and tighten up the open wording? Or will they close the canton's most beautiful single trails with driving bans?
The city did not wish to comment on the ruling. Grün Stadt Zürich, responsible for the forests on city territory, referred to a pending motion on the subject of mountain biking in the forest, which was due to be discussed by the city council at the end of January.
The city is waiting for the canton
This has now happened. The city council acknowledges the reasoning of the district court, which interprets the navigability of a path more broadly than before. "On the one hand, it has changed due to the technical progress of mountain bikes and, on the other hand, it also depends on the individual abilities of mountain bikers", the city council's statement paraphrases the ruling.
"How this interpretation is to be implemented is now up to the canton," it continues. The city will monitor the further development of mountain bike traffic in the forest and analyse which routes require special protection and what influence this has on the signage. The aim is still to ensure considerate coexistence on the Uetliberg.The city is therefore waiting for the canton and the consequences it will draw from the ruling. At the same time, it is considering new signage should it come to the conclusion that certain routes require it. The last word has not yet been spoken.Suitable Ride Spotguides
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