Brenner, A8, A7 & co: the most jam-prone holiday routes
Many holiday routes are regularly heavily loaded. Learn why certain stretches are particularly jam-prone and how to plan better.
Some routes are particularly prone to traffic. They include major north-south connections, highways to coastal regions, routes towards the Alps and popular crossings into neighbouring countries.
Anyone driving these routes should know not only where it gets full but also when.
Why certain routes are hit again and again
Jam-prone routes often suffer from several problems at once: high traffic volume, many holidaymakers, roadworks, bottlenecks, border crossings or tunnels.
Add holiday starts or return traffic and even a small incident can trigger long delays.
Typical risk areas
Especially prone are highways around large metropolitan areas, important transit routes towards the south, coastal connections and links to popular holiday countries.
Interchanges are also critical because traffic flows merge there.
The route is only half the truth
Many look for an alternative route. That can make sense. But if everyone picks the same alternative, traffic forms there too.
So planning shouldn't only ask "Which route is better?" but also "When is this route less loaded?"
Departure time sometimes beats a detour
A good departure time can sometimes do more than a complicated bypass. Those who avoid the main wave often drive more relaxed on the normal route instead of fighting through side roads.
Freifahrt helps you prepare exactly that decision better.
Conclusion
Jam-prone holiday routes are no secret. But many still plan as if the route were free. Those who consider route and departure time together stand a better chance of a relaxed trip.
Frequently asked
Which highways are particularly jam-prone?
Often large transit and holiday routes, especially towards the south, coasts and Alps.
Should you avoid jam routes entirely?
Not always. Sometimes a better departure time beats a long detour.
How does Freifahrt help with holiday routes?
Freifahrt helps combine your route with your possible departure window.
Driving a well-known jam route? Plan the better starting time with Freifahrt.