Frankfurt: The most bike-friendly city in Germany in 2024!

Frankfurt: The most bike-friendly city in Germany in 2024!

A fresh wind is blowing through the cycling city of Frankfurt am Main! According to the ADFC bicycle climate test 2024, the Hessian metropolis has secured the title of the most bicycle-friendly city in Germany. With an average score of 3.49, Frankfurt is at the top of the ranking for cities with more than 500,000 inhabitants and proves that cycling is very important here. T-Online reports that a total of 213,000 citizens took part in the survey last autumn and shared their experiences.

But how is bike-friendliness measured? Over a period of three months, from September to November 2024, cyclists from all over Germany were able to rate their satisfaction with cycle paths, safety and coexistence in traffic. The ADFC collects this real-life feedback in order to adapt transport planning and political decisions to the needs of cyclists and to continuously improve the infrastructure.

A look at the numbers

The ADFC bicycle climate test 2024 is not just a snapshot, but a long-term project that has already been carried out for the eleventh time. It's not just the big cities that play a role. Baunatal, a town in northern Hesse with 20,000 to 50,000 inhabitants, also secured first place in its category with an average score of 2.53. This is the fourth time in a row that the city has shined with its progressive cycling strategies.

• Frankfurt am Main: Platz 1 in der Kategorie Großstädte, Durchschnittsnote 3,49.
• Baunatal: Platz 1 in der Kategorie mittelgroße Städte, Durchschnittsnote 2,53.

The satisfaction of cyclists is certainly an important indicator. Over 1,000 German municipalities achieved the minimum number of votes required for the ranking. The survey focuses explicitly on the opinions of active cyclists, which provide valuable information on how to improve the quality of life in urban areas. With the support of the Federal Ministry for Digital and Transport using funds from the National Cycling Plan, the ADFC has been consolidated and strengthened in its mission.

Overall, the survey shows that the conditions for cyclists are increasingly in the public focus. The quality of life for all road users is significantly increased through such initiatives. If Frankfurt am Main and Baunatal act as role models, other cities could follow their example and further advance cycling in Germany.