Zug’s Controversial Forest Law Faces Referendum Over Mountain Biking Restrictions
In Zug, Switzerland, a newly revised forest law aims to protect wildlife while allowing recreational use of forest areas. However, a contentious rule limiting mountain biking to forest roads and designated routes has sparked backlash from the IG Mountainbike Zug, leading them to launch a referendum. Community leaders argue that the proposed bike routes are unattractive and limit training opportunities for youth cyclists. A vote on the revised law will take place on November 24, as both mountain bikers and forest owners seek a compromise for sustainable recreational use.