Traffic chaos on the Achenpass: traffic jams and accidents endanger a vacation trip!

Traffic chaos on the Achenpass: traffic jams and accidents endanger a vacation trip!

Achenseestraße, 6215 Achenkirch, Österreich - on February 22, 2025, around 2:20 p.m., there was a serious traffic accident on Achenseestrasse in Achenkirch, Schwaz district. A 41-year-old German driver was traveling north with three fellow travelers and wanted to switch to the turning strip towards Achenkirch. In the meantime, a 28-year-old Brit drove into the intersection to turn to Achensee. For an unknown cause, he lost control of his vehicle, crashed into the guiding rail and threatened to collide with the German car. The German avoided and rammed the car of a 43-year-old Austrian who was about to drive past him. In this accident there was a minor injury to the 42-year-old wife of the German, who sat in the back, such as 5min.at reported .

alcoholic driver and his consequences

The British driver subjected the police to an alcohol test that was positive. This raises serious questions about the behavior at the wheel, especially under the influence of alcohol. The incident could result in significant legal consequences for the driver because alcohol -related journeys are punished in Austria. The police now take care of the severity of the accident and the subsequent investigation, which according to the usual procedures initiates all the necessary steps to fully clarify the course of the events.

The Achenpass, known for its winding and picturesque route between Tegernsee and Achensee, represents an attractive, but challenging connection. For many travelers, this street is a welcome alternative to Mautstraße, but demands patience due to the frequent traffic and possible traffic jams, especially on weekends and on vacation. This was also emphasized by maut-oesterreich.at , according to which the winding route in wind and weather harbors additional risks that increase the risk of accidents. Especially in winter, snow chains and winter tires on this route are essential to travel safely between the two beautiful lakes.