New “Runway 3” cycle path opens

Approximately 5.1 kilometres of new cycle path now connect Schönefeld with the airport region – a joint project by the Municipality of Schönefeld and Berlin Brandenburg Airport.

The Municipality of Schönefeld and Flughafen Berlin Brandenburg GmbH (FBB) have completed the new “Runway 3” cycle path. The project closes a gap in the cycling infrastructure around BER Airport. As the project owner, the municipality planned and delivered the scheme, while FBB supported its construction by providing the necessary land under a construction and usage agreement.

The new cycle path extends for approximately 5.1 kilometres and has a carriageway width of 3.5 metres. Additional safety is provided by 1-metre-wide verges on both sides. As the route also serves as an access road for authorised local traffic, passing bays have been incorporated to accommodate restricted two-way vehicle movements. In the area around Hugo-Eckener-Allee / the Walterdorf roundabout, the path has been widened to 5.5 metres over a distance of approximately 220 metres to ensure adequate access for neighbouring properties.

From left to right: Ms Schieke (BEV Ingenieure GmbH), Mr Breuer (Project Manager, Johann Bunte Bauunternehmung GmbH), Ms Marten (Civil Engineering Department, Flughafen Berlin Brandenburg GmbH), Mr Kunert (Project Controls, Flughafen Berlin Brandenburg GmbH), C. Hentschel (Mayor of the Municipality of Schönefeld), A. Schwuchow (Head of Civil Engineering, Infrastructure, Building Construction and Facilities Management, Municipality of Schönefeld), C. Moch (Head of Department II – Construction and Investor Services, Municipality of Schönefeld), and C. Franzke (Airport Region Representative, Flughafen Berlin Brandenburg GmbH).

As the construction area was affected by unexploded ordnance contamination, extensive surveys and clearance work were required. In sections with a high groundwater table, deep infiltration trenches of up to seven metres were installed to ensure effective drainage. Particular care was also taken to protect a nearby high-pressure gas pipeline throughout the entire construction period.

Construction began in August 2025 and was completed in July 2026. 

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