Bundesautobahn 5

The Bundesautobahn 5 extends from Hattenbach in Hesse to Basel at the Swiss border, following the Rhine valley through 445 kilometers of German territory.

Construction of this motorway section began in the 1930s as part of the initial German highway network, connecting major industrial and population centers across two states.

The motorway serves as a central transportation artery through the Rhine valley, connecting numerous German cities and facilitating cross-border movement into Switzerland.

Drivers can access multiple rest areas and service stations along the route, with digital signs providing real-time traffic updates and weather conditions.

The Frankfurt interchange, where Bundesautobahn 5 intersects with other highways, handles over 150,000 vehicles daily, making it one of Germany's most used road sections.

Location: Hesse

Location: Baden-Württemberg

Part of: European route E35 in Germany, European route E40 in Germany, European route E52 in Germany, European route E54 in Germany, European route E451

GPS coordinates: 48.81206,8.18768

Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:37