Bundesautobahn 95
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is a motorway in southern Germany
, supposed to connect Munich
with Garmisch-Partenkirchen
.
along the Alpine foothills.
( Straßenverkehrsordnung) motorway and therefore it has the sign 330 (
). The section is dedicated as the German Federal Highway Act ( Bundesfernstraßengesetz) Bundesstraße 2. There are no truck toll
on this section.
The first kilometers, the A 95 is six lanes near the Munich metropolitan area, the motorway threading through the Forstenried Park ( Forstenrieder Park). At the end of this stretch is the 3-way interchange Starnberg (Bundesautobahn 952
to Starnberg
). From here the A 95 has four lanes. The A 95 cross the districts Starnberg
, Bad Tölz-Wolfratshausen
and Weilheim-Schongau
until the motorway reaches the district Garmisch-Partenkirchen
. The Bundesautobahn 95 ends at a temporary junction in the south of Eschenlohe
and pass over into the B 2. There is a connection to Garmisch-Partenkirchen and on to Mittenwald
, Innsbruck
or Fern Pass
.
a motorway was planned from Munich to Lindau
. This motorway ( Strecke 77) should be pass the Ammersee
in the south. After World War II the plans were modified. Now the route was planned on the German side from Basel
to Salzburg
(Bundesautobahn 98
) with a branch connecting Munich. The planning for the A 98 was stopped in 1980, due to the enormous cost, insufficient demand and lack of demonstrable acceptance. In Penzberg
still recalls a partly built intersection of these plans.
To connect the Munich city entrance in the north of the planned intersection with the Bundesautobahn 99
the Bundesautobahn 996 was also planned.
The construction of the A 96 was begun in the 1960s in Munich. The opening of the first section from Munich to Schäftlarn
in 1966. The next stretch opening in 1969 (to Wolfratshausen
), 1970 (to Penzberg) an 1972 (till Ohlstadt
). At this time the A 95 ended at a temporary junction in south of the Loisach bridge Ohlstadt. This bridge is the longest bridge in Bavaria (1315 Meter).
In summer 1972 the A 95 was temporarily closed between Munich and the 3-way interchange Starnberg, due to the Road bicycle racing
during the Summer Olympics in Munich
.
The last expansion took place in 1982 to the temporary junction in the south of Eschenlohe. The further construction to Garmisch-Partenkirchen was planned for 1960, however since May 2000 there is only an approximately four Kilometer (ca 2.5 Miles) long bypass
of Farchant
, though it is signed as B 2. The plan is to continue to bypass Oberau
with a West-tunnel, the Auerberg tunnel and a connection to the B 23n
towards Reutte
and Schongau
.
Germany
Germany , officially the Federal Republic of Germany , is a federal parliamentary republic in Europe. The country consists of 16 states while the capital and largest city is Berlin. Germany covers an area of 357,021 km2 and has a largely temperate seasonal climate...
, supposed to connect Munich
Munich
Munich The city's motto is "" . Before 2006, it was "Weltstadt mit Herz" . Its native name, , is derived from the Old High German Munichen, meaning "by the monks' place". The city's name derives from the monks of the Benedictine order who founded the city; hence the monk depicted on the city's coat...
with Garmisch-Partenkirchen
Garmisch-Partenkirchen
Garmisch-Partenkirchen is a mountain resort town in Bavaria, southern Germany. It is the administrative centre of the district of Garmisch-Partenkirchen, in the Oberbayern region, and the district is on the border with Austria...
.
General
The A 95 is on the entire length of part of the European route E533. The northern part, to the 3-way Starnberg interchange adapted to the needs of a large city (in this case, the track expanded to six lanes). Thereafter, the route with less traffic past the east side of the Lake StarnbergLake Starnberg
Lake Starnberg , 25 kilometers southwest of Munich in southern Bavaria, is Germany's fifth largest freshwater lake and, due to its large average depth, the second richest in water...
along the Alpine foothills.
Description of the route
Contrary to popular opinion the Bundesautobahn 95 doesn't begin at München-Sendling-Süd (1) but in 1,7 kilometers (ca one mile) southwest at München-Kreuzhof (2). The area in between though is a German Highway CodeHighway Code
The Highway Code is the official road user guide for Great Britain. In Northern Ireland the applies while the Republic of Ireland has its own Rules of the Road. It contains 306 numbered rules and 9 annexes covering pedestrians, animals, cyclists, motorcyclists and drivers...
( Straßenverkehrsordnung) motorway and therefore it has the sign 330 (
). The section is dedicated as the German Federal Highway Act ( Bundesfernstraßengesetz) Bundesstraße 2. There are no truck tollLKW-MAUT
Germany's LKW-Maut is a toll for goods vehicles based on the distance driven in kilometres, the number of axles and the emission category of the vehicle.-Overview:...
on this section.
The first kilometers, the A 95 is six lanes near the Munich metropolitan area, the motorway threading through the Forstenried Park ( Forstenrieder Park). At the end of this stretch is the 3-way interchange Starnberg (Bundesautobahn 952
Bundesautobahn 952
is an autobahn near Munich in southern Germany, connecting Starnberg with the Autobahndreieck Starnberg exchange. In Starnberg, it merges into Bundesstraße 2, which it replaces between Starnberg and the Dreieck Starnberg junction....
to Starnberg
Starnberg
The city of Starnberg is in Bavaria, Germany, some 30 km south-west of Munich. It lies at the north end of Lake Starnberg, in the heart of the "Five Lakes Country", and serves as capital of the district of Starnberg...
). From here the A 95 has four lanes. The A 95 cross the districts Starnberg
Starnberg (district)
Starnberg is a Kreis in the southern part of Bavaria, Germany. Neighboring districts are Fürstenfeldbruck, Munich, Bad Tölz-Wolfratshausen, Weilheim-Schongau and Landsberg....
, Bad Tölz-Wolfratshausen
Bad Tölz-Wolfratshausen
Bad Tölz-Wolfratshausen is a district in Bavaria, Germany. It is bounded by Austria and the districts of Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Weilheim-Schongau, Starnberg, Munich and Miesbach.- History :...
and Weilheim-Schongau
Weilheim-Schongau
Weilheim-Schongau is a Kreis in the south of Bavaria, Germany. Neighboring districts are Landsberg, Starnberg, Bad Tölz-Wolfratshausen, Garmisch-Partenkirchen and Ostallgäu.-Geography:...
until the motorway reaches the district Garmisch-Partenkirchen
Garmisch-Partenkirchen (district)
Garmisch-Partenkirchen is a district in Bavaria, Germany. It is bounded by the districts of Ostallgäu, Weilheim-Schongau and Bad Tölz-Wolfratshausen, and by the Austrian state of Tyrol.-History:...
. The Bundesautobahn 95 ends at a temporary junction in the south of Eschenlohe
Eschenlohe
Eschenlohe is a German municipality in the district of Garmisch-Partenkirchen, in Bavaria....
and pass over into the B 2. There is a connection to Garmisch-Partenkirchen and on to Mittenwald
Mittenwald
Mittenwald is a German municipality in the district of Garmisch-Partenkirchen, in Bavaria.-Geography:Mittenwald is located approx. 16 kilometers to the south-east of Garmisch-Partenkirchen...
, Innsbruck
Innsbruck
- Main sights :- Buildings :*Golden Roof*Kaiserliche Hofburg *Hofkirche with the cenotaph of Maximilian I, Holy Roman Emperor*Altes Landhaus...
or Fern Pass
Fern Pass
- Geography :Fern Pass is a mountain pass in the Tyrolean Alps in Austria. It is located between the Lechtal Alps on the west and the Mieming Mountains on the east. The highest peak in Germany, the Zugspitze is only 13.5 km away to the northeast...
.
Speed limit
There is no speed limit over large parts of the A 95. Only in the Munich metropolitan area is a speed limit set at 80 km/h (ca 50 mph). In the area of 3-way interchange Starnberg the limit is 120 km/h (ca 75 mph).Relevance within the network of trunk roads
The A 95 is the only motorway that for the foreseeable future will not be connected to the German motorway network and therefore the A 95 has a more regional relevance. It connects the holiday region in the south of Munich with the state capital, and this section of roadway was placed in the Maxim magazine's Top Ten Roadways in the World for driving. The northern section between Munich and Starnberg is extensively used during the rush hour.History
Before World War IIWorld War II
World War II, or the Second World War , was a global conflict lasting from 1939 to 1945, involving most of the world's nations—including all of the great powers—eventually forming two opposing military alliances: the Allies and the Axis...
a motorway was planned from Munich to Lindau
Lindau
Lindau is a Bavarian town and an island on the eastern side of Lake Constance, the Bodensee. It is the capital of the Landkreis or rural district of Lindau. The historic city of Lindau is located on an island which is connected with the mainland by bridge and railway.- History :The name Lindau was...
. This motorway ( Strecke 77) should be pass the Ammersee
Ammersee
Ammersee is a lake in Upper Bavaria, Germany located southwest of Munich between the towns of Herrsching and Dießen am Ammersee. With a surface area of approximately , it is the sixth largest lake in Germany. The lake is located at an elevation of , and has a maximum depth of . Like other Bavarian...
in the south. After World War II the plans were modified. Now the route was planned on the German side from Basel
Basel
Basel or Basle In the national languages of Switzerland the city is also known as Bâle , Basilea and Basilea is Switzerland's third most populous city with about 166,000 inhabitants. Located where the Swiss, French and German borders meet, Basel also has suburbs in France and Germany...
to Salzburg
Salzburg
-Population development:In 1935, the population significantly increased when Salzburg absorbed adjacent municipalities. After World War II, numerous refugees found a new home in the city. New residential space was created for American soldiers of the postwar Occupation, and could be used for...
(Bundesautobahn 98
Bundesautobahn 98
is a long motorway in southern Germany, originally intended to connect Weil am Rhein with the A 8 near Irschenberg.Currently, only three comparatively short separate sections are in existence:...
) with a branch connecting Munich. The planning for the A 98 was stopped in 1980, due to the enormous cost, insufficient demand and lack of demonstrable acceptance. In Penzberg
Penzberg
Penzberg is a town in the Weilheim-Schongau district, in Bavaria, Germany. It is located near Munich, and had a population of 16,126 in 2005. A historic coal mining town, Penzberg today is known for its pharmaceutical industries.-History:...
still recalls a partly built intersection of these plans.
To connect the Munich city entrance in the north of the planned intersection with the Bundesautobahn 99
Bundesautobahn 99
- History :A ring Autobahn round Munich was planned in 1938, but war intervened and construction was deferred. Sections of the road were constructed to the north and east of the city in the 1960s and 1970s, following a route significantly further from the city centre than the ring planned in the...
the Bundesautobahn 996 was also planned.
The construction of the A 96 was begun in the 1960s in Munich. The opening of the first section from Munich to Schäftlarn
Schäftlarn
Schäftlarn is a municipality in the district of Munich in Bavaria in Germany.-References:...
in 1966. The next stretch opening in 1969 (to Wolfratshausen
Wolfratshausen
Wolfratshausen is a town of the district of Bad Tölz-Wolfratshausen, located in Bavaria, Germany. The town had a population of 17,118 as of 31 December 2003.-History:...
), 1970 (to Penzberg) an 1972 (till Ohlstadt
Ohlstadt
Ohlstadt is a municipality in the district of Garmisch-Partenkirchen, in Bavaria, Germany.-External links:*...
). At this time the A 95 ended at a temporary junction in south of the Loisach bridge Ohlstadt. This bridge is the longest bridge in Bavaria (1315 Meter).
In summer 1972 the A 95 was temporarily closed between Munich and the 3-way interchange Starnberg, due to the Road bicycle racing
Road bicycle racing
Road bicycle racing is a bicycle racing sport held on roads, using racing bicycles. The term "road racing" is usually applied to events where competing riders start simultaneously with the winner being the first to the line at the end of the course .Historically, the most...
during the Summer Olympics in Munich
1972 Summer Olympics
The 1972 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XX Olympiad, were an international multi-sport event held in Munich, West Germany, from August 26 to September 11, 1972....
.
The last expansion took place in 1982 to the temporary junction in the south of Eschenlohe. The further construction to Garmisch-Partenkirchen was planned for 1960, however since May 2000 there is only an approximately four Kilometer (ca 2.5 Miles) long bypass
Bypass (road)
A bypass is a road or highway that avoids or "bypasses" a built-up area, town, or village, to let through traffic flow without interference from local traffic, to reduce congestion in the built-up area, and to improve road safety....
of Farchant
Farchant
Farchant is a municipality in the district of Garmisch-Partenkirchen, in Bavaria, Germany....
, though it is signed as B 2. The plan is to continue to bypass Oberau
Oberau
Oberau is a municipality in the district of Garmisch-Partenkirchen, in Bavaria, Germany....
with a West-tunnel, the Auerberg tunnel and a connection to the B 23n
Bundesstraße 23
Bundesstraße 23 is a German federal highway in Bavaria that runs from Peiting to the Austrian border near Garmisch-Partenkirchen. The road is partially a part of the “German Alpine Road”...
towards Reutte
Reutte
Reutte is a market town in Tyrol, Austria. It is the administrative center of the Reutte district . Reutte is located on the Lech river, and has a population of 5,738 .- Neighbouring municipalities :...
and Schongau
Schongau
Schongau may refer to:*Schongau, Bavaria, a town in Germany*Schongau, Lucerne, a commune in Switzerland...
.
| Continuation of planned | |
|---|---|
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Temporary junction |
 |
Tunnel Auerberg (2000 m) |
 |
Oberau-North |
| |
Tunnel Oberau (2995 m) |
| |
Oberau-South |
 |
Farchant |
| Already built as B 2 section | |
|---|---|
| |
Farchant |
| |
Tunnel (90 m) |
 |
Loisach bridge (120 m) |
| |
Tunnel Farchant (2326 m) |
| |
Garmisch-Partenkirchen |
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City entrance Garmisch-Partenkirchen |