Schenkendorfstraße

Schenkendorfstraße is a major section of Munich's Middle Ring (Mittlerer Ring). It runs east-west through the Schwabing-Freimann district between Petuelring and Isarring. Originally a side street, it was upgraded to a federal highway when the A9 autobahn was expanded and was later widened further with the construction of the Petuel Tunnel, with the southern carriageway running inside a glass enclosure. The road carries heavy traffic and links the densely populated neighborhood of North Schwabing to the south with the industrial areas and the Parkstadt Schwabing district to the north. For visitors, the architecturally distinctive crossings are the main draw: a suspension bridge built in 1985 with A-shaped pylons connects the residential areas, while the Schenkendorf Bridge, which opened in 2009, is an 84-meter cable-stayed bridge carrying tram line 23 as well as pedestrians and cyclists over the road. Nearby you'll find striking high-rise complexes such as the Münchner Tor and the Highlight Towers, which shape the city skyline.