Bundesautobahn 38

Bundesautobahn 38 is a federal motorway running from Göttingen to Leipzig across five German states. It serves as a major transportation corridor connecting the economic and industrial centers of central Germany.

Construction of this motorway started in the late 1990s and finished in the mid-2000s. It was developed to improve connections between western and eastern Germany following reunification.

The motorway connects multiple university cities including Göttingen and Leipzig, facilitating academic and research exchanges between these educational centers.

Service areas spaced regularly along the route offer fuel, food, and rest facilities for drivers. These stops provide essential support for long journeys across the corridor.

The Heidkopftunnel, measuring about 1724 meters, is the longest tunnel section and represents a notable engineering achievement on this route. Its construction through hilly terrain between two states presented significant technical challenges.

Location: Lower Saxony

Location: Hesse

Location: Thuringia

Location: Saxony-Anhalt

Location: Saxony

GPS coordinates: 51.44944,11.28306

Latest update: December 7, 2025 09:25