Danger Identified Between Thalkirchen Bridge and Flaucher Footbridge
According to the Munich city administration, the affected area lies along the western bank of the Isar, specifically between the Thalkirchen Bridge and the Flauchersteg. Here, artificial structures known as groynes—steel beams installed to control water flow—have emerged due to shifts in the riverbed.
These beams, once covered by gravel, now lie just beneath the water’s surface. The Department of Climate and Environmental Protection (RKU) warns that they present a high risk of injury.
Low Water Levels and Flood Events to Blame
The exposure of these groynes is attributed to two key factors: changes in the riverbed caused by recent flooding in 2024 and the current low water level of the Isar. This combination has uncovered steel elements that had previously remained concealed under sediment.
Precautionary Measures and Clear Warnings Issued
In response to the hazard, city officials have banned swimming in the immediate area and strongly advised against any recreational activity near the exposed beams. The RKU announced that ground markings and warning signs will soon be installed along the river to reinforce the swimming prohibition.
The city is urging all visitors and residents enjoying the river to adhere strictly to the warnings and avoid entering the danger zone. The safety of the public remains the top priority as officials work to prevent accidents in this popular recreational area.
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