diff --git a/.github/workflows/integration-tests.yml b/.github/workflows/integration-tests.yml
index add828e68c..355f06a397 100644
--- a/.github/workflows/integration-tests.yml
+++ b/.github/workflows/integration-tests.yml
@@ -62,7 +62,7 @@ jobs:
     strategy:
       matrix:
         runtype: [ '-m' , '-j' ]
-        testgroup: [ build-all-graphs*, arg-overrides*, check*, lookup-yml*, missing-config*, specify-yml* ]
+        testgroup: [ build-all-graphs*, arg-overrides*, check*, config*, lookup*, missing*, specify* ]
     steps:
       - uses: actions/checkout@v4
         with:
diff --git a/.integration-scenarios/debian-12-jar-mvn/tests/_only-jar-missing-config-but-profile-enabled-as-env-dot.sh b/.integration-scenarios/debian-12-jar-mvn/tests/_only-jar-missing-config-but-profile-enabled-as-env-dot.sh
index 6395fd6f4e..56c06caf43 100755
--- a/.integration-scenarios/debian-12-jar-mvn/tests/_only-jar-missing-config-but-profile-enabled-as-env-dot.sh
+++ b/.integration-scenarios/debian-12-jar-mvn/tests/_only-jar-missing-config-but-profile-enabled-as-env-dot.sh
@@ -11,6 +11,7 @@ podman run --replace --name "${CONTAINER}" -p "${HOST_PORT}":8082 \
   -v "${M2_FOLDER}":/root/.m2 \
   -v "${TESTROOT}/graphs_volume":"${CONTAINER_WORK_DIR}/graphs" \
   --env ors.engine.profiles.hgv.enabled=true \
+  --env ors.engine.source_file=ors-api/src/test/files/heidelberg.osm.gz \
   "local/${IMAGE}:latest" &
 
 awaitOrsReady 60 "${HOST_PORT}"
diff --git a/.integration-scenarios/debian-12-jar-mvn/tests/config-json-plus-env-elevation-cache-folder.sh b/.integration-scenarios/debian-12-jar-mvn/tests/config-json-plus-env-elevation-cache-folder.sh
new file mode 100755
index 0000000000..b240547e2f
--- /dev/null
+++ b/.integration-scenarios/debian-12-jar-mvn/tests/config-json-plus-env-elevation-cache-folder.sh
@@ -0,0 +1,436 @@
+#!/usr/bin/env bash
+
+TESTROOT="$( cd "$(dirname "$0")"/.. >/dev/null 2>&1 ; pwd -P )"
+source $TESTROOT/files/testfunctions.sh
+source $TESTROOT/files/test.conf
+prepareTest $(basename $0) $*
+
+configWithNonExistingElevationCacheFolder=$(makeTempFile $(basename $0) '{
+  "ors": {
+    "info": {
+      "base_url": "https://openrouteservice.org/",
+      "swagger_documentation_url": "https://api.openrouteservice.org/",
+      "support_mail": "support@openrouteservice.org",
+      "author_tag": "openrouteservice",
+      "content_licence": "LGPL 3.0"
+    },
+    "api_settings": {
+      "cors": {
+        "allowed": {
+          "origins": [
+            "*"
+          ],
+          "headers": [
+            "Content-Type",
+            "X-Requested-With",
+            "accept",
+            "Origin",
+            "Access-Control-Request-Method",
+            "Access-Control-Request-Headers",
+            "Authorization"
+          ]
+        },
+        "exposed": {
+          "headers": [
+            "Access-Control-Allow-Origin",
+            "Access-Control-Allow-Credentials"
+          ]
+        },
+        "preflight_max_age": 600
+      }
+    },
+    "services": {
+      "matrix": {
+        "enabled": true,
+        "maximum_routes": 100,
+        "maximum_routes_flexible": 25,
+        "maximum_search_radius": 5000,
+        "maximum_visited_nodes": 100000,
+        "allow_resolve_locations": true,
+        "attribution": "openrouteservice.org, OpenStreetMap contributors"
+      },
+      "isochrones": {
+        "enabled": true,
+        "maximum_range_distance": [
+          {
+            "profiles": "any",
+            "value": 50000
+          },
+          {
+            "profiles": "driving-car, driving-hgv",
+            "value": 100000
+          }
+        ],
+        "maximum_range_time": [
+          {
+            "profiles": "any",
+            "value": 18000
+          },
+          {
+            "profiles": "driving-car, driving-hgv",
+            "value": 3600
+          }
+        ],
+        "fastisochrones": {
+          "maximum_range_distance": [
+            {
+              "profiles": "any",
+              "value": 50000
+            },
+            {
+              "profiles": "driving-car, driving-hgv",
+              "value": 500000
+            }
+          ],
+          "maximum_range_time": [
+            {
+              "profiles": "any",
+              "value": 18000
+            },
+            {
+              "profiles": "driving-car, driving-hgv",
+              "value": 10800
+            }
+          ],
+          "profiles": {
+            "default_params": {
+              "enabled": false,
+              "threads": 12,
+              "weightings": "recommended",
+              "maxcellnodes": 5000
+            },
+            "hgv": {
+              "enabled": false,
+              "threads": 12,
+              "weightings": "recommended, shortest",
+              "maxcellnodes": 5000
+            }
+          }
+        },
+        "maximum_intervals": 10,
+        "maximum_locations": 2,
+        "allow_compute_area": true
+      },
+      "routing": {
+        "enabled": true,
+        "mode": "normal",
+        "routing_description": "This is a routing file from openrouteservice",
+        "routing_name": "openrouteservice routing",
+        "sources": [
+          "ors-api/src/test/files/heidelberg.osm.gz"
+        ],
+        "init_threads": 1,
+        "attribution": "openrouteservice.org, OpenStreetMap contributors",
+        "elevation_preprocessed": false,
+        "profiles": {
+          "active": [
+            "car"
+          ],
+          "default_params": {
+            "encoder_flags_size": 8,
+            "graphs_root_path": "graphs",
+            "elevation_provider": "multi",
+            "elevation_cache_path": "xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx",
+            "elevation_cache_clear": false,
+            "instructions": true,
+            "maximum_distance": 100000,
+            "maximum_distance_dynamic_weights": 100000,
+            "maximum_distance_avoid_areas": 100000,
+            "maximum_waypoints": 50,
+            "maximum_snapping_radius": 400,
+            "maximum_avoid_polygon_area": 200000000,
+            "maximum_avoid_polygon_extent": 20000,
+            "maximum_distance_alternative_routes": 100000,
+            "maximum_alternative_routes": 3,
+            "maximum_distance_round_trip_routes": 100000,
+            "maximum_speed_lower_bound": 80,
+            "preparation": {
+              "min_network_size": 200,
+              "min_one_way_network_size": 200,
+              "methods": {
+                "lm": {
+                  "enabled": true,
+                  "threads": 1,
+                  "weightings": "recommended,shortest",
+                  "landmarks": 16
+                }
+              }
+            },
+            "execution": {
+              "methods": {
+                "lm": {
+                  "disabling_allowed": true,
+                  "active_landmarks": 8
+                }
+              }
+            }
+          },
+          "profile-car": {
+            "profiles": "driving-car",
+            "parameters": {
+              "encoder_flags_size": 8,
+              "encoder_options": "turn_costs=true|block_fords=false|use_acceleration=true",
+              "maximum_distance": 100000,
+              "elevation": true,
+              "maximum_snapping_radius": 350,
+              "preparation": {
+                "min_network_size": 200,
+                "min_one_way_network_size": 200,
+                "methods": {
+                  "ch": {
+                    "enabled": true,
+                    "threads": 1,
+                    "weightings": "fastest"
+                  },
+                  "lm": {
+                    "enabled": false,
+                    "threads": 1,
+                    "weightings": "fastest,shortest",
+                    "landmarks": 16
+                  },
+                  "core": {
+                    "enabled": true,
+                    "threads": 1,
+                    "weightings": "fastest,shortest",
+                    "landmarks": 64,
+                    "lmsets": "highways;allow_all"
+                  }
+                }
+              },
+              "execution": {
+                "methods": {
+                  "ch": {
+                    "disabling_allowed": true
+                  },
+                  "lm": {
+                    "disabling_allowed": true,
+                    "active_landmarks": 6
+                  },
+                  "core": {
+                    "disabling_allowed": true,
+                    "active_landmarks": 6
+                  }
+                }
+              },
+              "ext_storages": {
+                "WayCategory": {},
+                "HeavyVehicle": {},
+                "WaySurfaceType": {},
+                "RoadAccessRestrictions": {
+                  "use_for_warnings": true
+                }
+              }
+            }
+          },
+          "profile-hgv": {
+            "profiles": "driving-hgv",
+            "parameters": {
+              "encoder_flags_size": 8,
+              "encoder_options": "turn_costs=true|block_fords=false|use_acceleration=true",
+              "maximum_distance": 100000,
+              "elevation": true,
+              "preparation": {
+                "min_network_size": 200,
+                "min_one_way_network_size": 200,
+                "methods": {
+                  "ch": {
+                    "enabled": true,
+                    "threads": 1,
+                    "weightings": "recommended"
+                  },
+                  "core": {
+                    "enabled": true,
+                    "threads": 1,
+                    "weightings": "recommended,shortest",
+                    "landmarks": 64,
+                    "lmsets": "highways;allow_all"
+                  }
+                }
+              },
+              "execution": {
+                "methods": {
+                  "ch": {
+                    "disabling_allowed": true
+                  },
+                  "core": {
+                    "disabling_allowed": true,
+                    "active_landmarks": 6
+                  }
+                }
+              },
+              "ext_storages": {
+                "WayCategory": {},
+                "HeavyVehicle": {
+                  "restrictions": true
+                },
+                "WaySurfaceType": {}
+              }
+            }
+          },
+          "profile-bike-regular": {
+            "profiles": "cycling-regular",
+            "parameters": {
+              "encoder_options": "consider_elevation=true|turn_costs=true|block_fords=false",
+              "elevation": true,
+              "ext_storages": {
+                "WayCategory": {},
+                "WaySurfaceType": {},
+                "HillIndex": {},
+                "TrailDifficulty": {}
+              }
+            }
+          },
+          "profile-bike-mountain": {
+            "profiles": "cycling-mountain",
+            "parameters": {
+              "encoder_options": "consider_elevation=true|turn_costs=true|block_fords=false",
+              "elevation": true,
+              "ext_storages": {
+                "WayCategory": {},
+                "WaySurfaceType": {},
+                "HillIndex": {},
+                "TrailDifficulty": {}
+              }
+            }
+          },
+          "profile-bike-road": {
+            "profiles": "cycling-road",
+            "parameters": {
+              "encoder_options": "consider_elevation=true|turn_costs=true|block_fords=false",
+              "elevation": true,
+              "ext_storages": {
+                "WayCategory": {},
+                "WaySurfaceType": {},
+                "HillIndex": {},
+                "TrailDifficulty": {}
+              }
+            }
+          },
+          "profile-bike-electric": {
+            "profiles": "cycling-electric",
+            "parameters": {
+              "encoder_options": "consider_elevation=true|turn_costs=true|block_fords=false",
+              "elevation": true,
+              "ext_storages": {
+                "WayCategory": {},
+                "WaySurfaceType": {},
+                "HillIndex": {},
+                "TrailDifficulty": {}
+              }
+            }
+          },
+          "profile-walking": {
+            "profiles": "foot-walking",
+            "parameters": {
+              "encoder_options": "block_fords=false",
+              "elevation": true,
+              "ext_storages": {
+                "WayCategory": {},
+                "WaySurfaceType": {},
+                "HillIndex": {},
+                "TrailDifficulty": {}
+              }
+            }
+          },
+          "profile-hiking": {
+            "profiles": "foot-hiking",
+            "parameters": {
+              "encoder_options": "block_fords=false",
+              "elevation": true,
+              "ext_storages": {
+                "WayCategory": {},
+                "WaySurfaceType": {},
+                "HillIndex": {},
+                "TrailDifficulty": {}
+              }
+            }
+          },
+          "profile-wheelchair": {
+            "profiles": "wheelchair",
+            "parameters": {
+              "encoder_options": "block_fords=true",
+              "elevation": true,
+              "maximum_snapping_radius": 50,
+              "ext_storages": {
+                "WayCategory": {},
+                "WaySurfaceType": {},
+                "Wheelchair": {
+                  "KerbsOnCrossings": "true"
+                },
+                "OsmId": {}
+              }
+            }
+          },
+          "profile-public-transport": {
+            "profiles": "public-transport",
+            "parameters": {
+              "encoder_options": "block_fords=false",
+              "elevation": true,
+              "maximum_visited_nodes": 1000000,
+              "gtfs_file": "ors-api/src/test/files/vrn_gtfs.zip"
+            }
+          }
+        }
+      }
+    },
+    "logging": {
+      "enabled": true,
+      "level_file": "DEBUG_LOGGING.json",
+      "location": "./logs",
+      "stdout": true
+    },
+    "system_message": [
+      {
+        "active": false,
+        "text": "This message would be sent with every routing bike fastest request",
+        "condition": {
+          "request_service": "routing",
+          "request_profile": "cycling-regular,cycling-mountain,cycling-road,cycling-electric",
+          "request_preference": "fastest"
+        }
+      },
+      {
+        "active": false,
+        "text": "This message would be sent with every request for geojson response",
+        "condition": {
+          "api_format": "geojson"
+        }
+      },
+      {
+        "active": false,
+        "text": "This message would be sent with every request on API v1 from January 2020 until June 2050",
+        "condition": {
+          "api_version": 1,
+          "time_after": "2020-01-01T00:00:00Z",
+          "time_before": "2050-06-01T00:00:00Z"
+        }
+      },
+      {
+        "active": false,
+        "text": "This message would be sent with every request"
+      }
+    ]
+  }
+}
+')
+
+
+# This test should load the json config which contains a path to a non existing elevation cache folder.
+# When trying to build a graph, it would fail. So the graph must not be there.
+# But if ELEVATION_CACHE_FOLDER is evaluated correctly,
+# it should build the graph and start with the expected activated profile.
+rm -rf ${TESTROOT}/graphs_volume/car
+
+podman run --replace --name "${CONTAINER}" -p "${HOST_PORT}":8082 \
+  -v "${M2_FOLDER}":/root/.m2 \
+  -v "${TESTROOT}/graphs_volume":"${CONTAINER_WORK_DIR}/graphs" \
+  -v "${configWithNonExistingElevationCacheFolder}":${CONTAINER_WORK_DIR}/ors-config.json \
+  --env ORS_CONFIG="${CONTAINER_WORK_DIR}/ors-config.json" \
+  --env ELEVATION_CACHE_FOLDER="${CONTAINER_WORK_DIR}/elevation_cache" \
+  "local/${IMAGE}:latest" &
+
+awaitOrsReady 60 "${HOST_PORT}"
+profiles=$(requestEnabledProfiles ${HOST_PORT})
+cleanupTest
+
+assertEquals "driving-car" "${profiles}"
diff --git a/.integration-scenarios/debian-12-jar-mvn/tests/config-json-plus-env-graphs-folder.sh b/.integration-scenarios/debian-12-jar-mvn/tests/config-json-plus-env-graphs-folder.sh
new file mode 100755
index 0000000000..f08fcfffa9
--- /dev/null
+++ b/.integration-scenarios/debian-12-jar-mvn/tests/config-json-plus-env-graphs-folder.sh
@@ -0,0 +1,433 @@
+#!/usr/bin/env bash
+
+TESTROOT="$( cd "$(dirname "$0")"/.. >/dev/null 2>&1 ; pwd -P )"
+source $TESTROOT/files/testfunctions.sh
+source $TESTROOT/files/test.conf
+prepareTest $(basename $0) $*
+
+jsonConfigFileWithNonexistingGraphsFolder=$(makeTempFile $(basename $0) '{
+  "ors": {
+    "info": {
+      "base_url": "https://openrouteservice.org/",
+      "swagger_documentation_url": "https://api.openrouteservice.org/",
+      "support_mail": "support@openrouteservice.org",
+      "author_tag": "openrouteservice",
+      "content_licence": "LGPL 3.0"
+    },
+    "api_settings": {
+      "cors": {
+        "allowed": {
+          "origins": [
+            "*"
+          ],
+          "headers": [
+            "Content-Type",
+            "X-Requested-With",
+            "accept",
+            "Origin",
+            "Access-Control-Request-Method",
+            "Access-Control-Request-Headers",
+            "Authorization"
+          ]
+        },
+        "exposed": {
+          "headers": [
+            "Access-Control-Allow-Origin",
+            "Access-Control-Allow-Credentials"
+          ]
+        },
+        "preflight_max_age": 600
+      }
+    },
+    "services": {
+      "matrix": {
+        "enabled": true,
+        "maximum_routes": 100,
+        "maximum_routes_flexible": 25,
+        "maximum_search_radius": 5000,
+        "maximum_visited_nodes": 100000,
+        "allow_resolve_locations": true,
+        "attribution": "openrouteservice.org, OpenStreetMap contributors"
+      },
+      "isochrones": {
+        "enabled": true,
+        "maximum_range_distance": [
+          {
+            "profiles": "any",
+            "value": 50000
+          },
+          {
+            "profiles": "driving-car, driving-hgv",
+            "value": 100000
+          }
+        ],
+        "maximum_range_time": [
+          {
+            "profiles": "any",
+            "value": 18000
+          },
+          {
+            "profiles": "driving-car, driving-hgv",
+            "value": 3600
+          }
+        ],
+        "fastisochrones": {
+          "maximum_range_distance": [
+            {
+              "profiles": "any",
+              "value": 50000
+            },
+            {
+              "profiles": "driving-car, driving-hgv",
+              "value": 500000
+            }
+          ],
+          "maximum_range_time": [
+            {
+              "profiles": "any",
+              "value": 18000
+            },
+            {
+              "profiles": "driving-car, driving-hgv",
+              "value": 10800
+            }
+          ],
+          "profiles": {
+            "default_params": {
+              "enabled": false,
+              "threads": 12,
+              "weightings": "recommended",
+              "maxcellnodes": 5000
+            },
+            "hgv": {
+              "enabled": false,
+              "threads": 12,
+              "weightings": "recommended, shortest",
+              "maxcellnodes": 5000
+            }
+          }
+        },
+        "maximum_intervals": 10,
+        "maximum_locations": 2,
+        "allow_compute_area": true
+      },
+      "routing": {
+        "enabled": true,
+        "mode": "normal",
+        "routing_description": "This is a routing file from openrouteservice",
+        "routing_name": "openrouteservice routing",
+        "sources": [
+          "ors-api/src/test/files/heidelberg.osm.gz"
+        ],
+        "init_threads": 1,
+        "attribution": "openrouteservice.org, OpenStreetMap contributors",
+        "elevation_preprocessed": false,
+        "profiles": {
+          "active": [
+            "car"
+          ],
+          "default_params": {
+            "encoder_flags_size": 8,
+            "graphs_root_path": "xxxxxxxxxxxx",
+            "elevation_provider": "multi",
+            "elevation_cache_path": "elevation_cache",
+            "elevation_cache_clear": false,
+            "instructions": true,
+            "maximum_distance": 100000,
+            "maximum_distance_dynamic_weights": 100000,
+            "maximum_distance_avoid_areas": 100000,
+            "maximum_waypoints": 50,
+            "maximum_snapping_radius": 400,
+            "maximum_avoid_polygon_area": 200000000,
+            "maximum_avoid_polygon_extent": 20000,
+            "maximum_distance_alternative_routes": 100000,
+            "maximum_alternative_routes": 3,
+            "maximum_distance_round_trip_routes": 100000,
+            "maximum_speed_lower_bound": 80,
+            "preparation": {
+              "min_network_size": 200,
+              "min_one_way_network_size": 200,
+              "methods": {
+                "lm": {
+                  "enabled": true,
+                  "threads": 1,
+                  "weightings": "recommended,shortest",
+                  "landmarks": 16
+                }
+              }
+            },
+            "execution": {
+              "methods": {
+                "lm": {
+                  "disabling_allowed": true,
+                  "active_landmarks": 8
+                }
+              }
+            }
+          },
+          "profile-car": {
+            "profiles": "driving-car",
+            "parameters": {
+              "encoder_flags_size": 8,
+              "encoder_options": "turn_costs=true|block_fords=false|use_acceleration=true",
+              "maximum_distance": 100000,
+              "elevation": true,
+              "maximum_snapping_radius": 350,
+              "preparation": {
+                "min_network_size": 200,
+                "min_one_way_network_size": 200,
+                "methods": {
+                  "ch": {
+                    "enabled": true,
+                    "threads": 1,
+                    "weightings": "fastest"
+                  },
+                  "lm": {
+                    "enabled": false,
+                    "threads": 1,
+                    "weightings": "fastest,shortest",
+                    "landmarks": 16
+                  },
+                  "core": {
+                    "enabled": true,
+                    "threads": 1,
+                    "weightings": "fastest,shortest",
+                    "landmarks": 64,
+                    "lmsets": "highways;allow_all"
+                  }
+                }
+              },
+              "execution": {
+                "methods": {
+                  "ch": {
+                    "disabling_allowed": true
+                  },
+                  "lm": {
+                    "disabling_allowed": true,
+                    "active_landmarks": 6
+                  },
+                  "core": {
+                    "disabling_allowed": true,
+                    "active_landmarks": 6
+                  }
+                }
+              },
+              "ext_storages": {
+                "WayCategory": {},
+                "HeavyVehicle": {},
+                "WaySurfaceType": {},
+                "RoadAccessRestrictions": {
+                  "use_for_warnings": true
+                }
+              }
+            }
+          },
+          "profile-hgv": {
+            "profiles": "driving-hgv",
+            "parameters": {
+              "encoder_flags_size": 8,
+              "encoder_options": "turn_costs=true|block_fords=false|use_acceleration=true",
+              "maximum_distance": 100000,
+              "elevation": true,
+              "preparation": {
+                "min_network_size": 200,
+                "min_one_way_network_size": 200,
+                "methods": {
+                  "ch": {
+                    "enabled": true,
+                    "threads": 1,
+                    "weightings": "recommended"
+                  },
+                  "core": {
+                    "enabled": true,
+                    "threads": 1,
+                    "weightings": "recommended,shortest",
+                    "landmarks": 64,
+                    "lmsets": "highways;allow_all"
+                  }
+                }
+              },
+              "execution": {
+                "methods": {
+                  "ch": {
+                    "disabling_allowed": true
+                  },
+                  "core": {
+                    "disabling_allowed": true,
+                    "active_landmarks": 6
+                  }
+                }
+              },
+              "ext_storages": {
+                "WayCategory": {},
+                "HeavyVehicle": {
+                  "restrictions": true
+                },
+                "WaySurfaceType": {}
+              }
+            }
+          },
+          "profile-bike-regular": {
+            "profiles": "cycling-regular",
+            "parameters": {
+              "encoder_options": "consider_elevation=true|turn_costs=true|block_fords=false",
+              "elevation": true,
+              "ext_storages": {
+                "WayCategory": {},
+                "WaySurfaceType": {},
+                "HillIndex": {},
+                "TrailDifficulty": {}
+              }
+            }
+          },
+          "profile-bike-mountain": {
+            "profiles": "cycling-mountain",
+            "parameters": {
+              "encoder_options": "consider_elevation=true|turn_costs=true|block_fords=false",
+              "elevation": true,
+              "ext_storages": {
+                "WayCategory": {},
+                "WaySurfaceType": {},
+                "HillIndex": {},
+                "TrailDifficulty": {}
+              }
+            }
+          },
+          "profile-bike-road": {
+            "profiles": "cycling-road",
+            "parameters": {
+              "encoder_options": "consider_elevation=true|turn_costs=true|block_fords=false",
+              "elevation": true,
+              "ext_storages": {
+                "WayCategory": {},
+                "WaySurfaceType": {},
+                "HillIndex": {},
+                "TrailDifficulty": {}
+              }
+            }
+          },
+          "profile-bike-electric": {
+            "profiles": "cycling-electric",
+            "parameters": {
+              "encoder_options": "consider_elevation=true|turn_costs=true|block_fords=false",
+              "elevation": true,
+              "ext_storages": {
+                "WayCategory": {},
+                "WaySurfaceType": {},
+                "HillIndex": {},
+                "TrailDifficulty": {}
+              }
+            }
+          },
+          "profile-walking": {
+            "profiles": "foot-walking",
+            "parameters": {
+              "encoder_options": "block_fords=false",
+              "elevation": true,
+              "ext_storages": {
+                "WayCategory": {},
+                "WaySurfaceType": {},
+                "HillIndex": {},
+                "TrailDifficulty": {}
+              }
+            }
+          },
+          "profile-hiking": {
+            "profiles": "foot-hiking",
+            "parameters": {
+              "encoder_options": "block_fords=false",
+              "elevation": true,
+              "ext_storages": {
+                "WayCategory": {},
+                "WaySurfaceType": {},
+                "HillIndex": {},
+                "TrailDifficulty": {}
+              }
+            }
+          },
+          "profile-wheelchair": {
+            "profiles": "wheelchair",
+            "parameters": {
+              "encoder_options": "block_fords=true",
+              "elevation": true,
+              "maximum_snapping_radius": 50,
+              "ext_storages": {
+                "WayCategory": {},
+                "WaySurfaceType": {},
+                "Wheelchair": {
+                  "KerbsOnCrossings": "true"
+                },
+                "OsmId": {}
+              }
+            }
+          },
+          "profile-public-transport": {
+            "profiles": "public-transport",
+            "parameters": {
+              "encoder_options": "block_fords=false",
+              "elevation": true,
+              "maximum_visited_nodes": 1000000,
+              "gtfs_file": "ors-api/src/test/files/vrn_gtfs.zip"
+            }
+          }
+        }
+      }
+    },
+    "logging": {
+      "enabled": true,
+      "level_file": "DEBUG_LOGGING.json",
+      "location": "./logs",
+      "stdout": true
+    },
+    "system_message": [
+      {
+        "active": false,
+        "text": "This message would be sent with every routing bike fastest request",
+        "condition": {
+          "request_service": "routing",
+          "request_profile": "cycling-regular,cycling-mountain,cycling-road,cycling-electric",
+          "request_preference": "fastest"
+        }
+      },
+      {
+        "active": false,
+        "text": "This message would be sent with every request for geojson response",
+        "condition": {
+          "api_format": "geojson"
+        }
+      },
+      {
+        "active": false,
+        "text": "This message would be sent with every request on API v1 from January 2020 until June 2050",
+        "condition": {
+          "api_version": 1,
+          "time_after": "2020-01-01T00:00:00Z",
+          "time_before": "2050-06-01T00:00:00Z"
+        }
+      },
+      {
+        "active": false,
+        "text": "This message would be sent with every request"
+      }
+    ]
+  }
+}
+')
+
+# This test should load the json config which contains a path to a non existing graphs folder.
+# Without the variable GRAPHS_FOLDER, which contains a path to an existing directory,
+# openrouteservice should not start up. But if GRAPHS_FOLDER is evaluated correctly,
+# it should start with the expected activated profile.
+podman run --replace --name "${CONTAINER}" -p "${HOST_PORT}":8082 \
+  -v "${M2_FOLDER}":/root/.m2 \
+  -v "${TESTROOT}/graphs_volume":"${CONTAINER_WORK_DIR}/customgraphs" \
+  -v "${jsonConfigFileWithNonexistingGraphsFolder}":${CONTAINER_WORK_DIR}/ors-config.json \
+  --env ORS_CONFIG="${CONTAINER_WORK_DIR}/ors-config.json" \
+  --env GRAPHS_FOLDER="${CONTAINER_WORK_DIR}/customgraphs" \
+  "local/${IMAGE}:latest" &
+
+awaitOrsReady 60 "${HOST_PORT}"
+profiles=$(requestEnabledProfiles ${HOST_PORT})
+cleanupTest
+
+assertEquals "driving-car" "${profiles}"
diff --git a/.integration-scenarios/debian-12-jar-mvn/tests/config-json-plus-env-pbf-file-path.sh b/.integration-scenarios/debian-12-jar-mvn/tests/config-json-plus-env-pbf-file-path.sh
new file mode 100755
index 0000000000..eb45fea698
--- /dev/null
+++ b/.integration-scenarios/debian-12-jar-mvn/tests/config-json-plus-env-pbf-file-path.sh
@@ -0,0 +1,433 @@
+#!/usr/bin/env bash
+
+TESTROOT="$( cd "$(dirname "$0")"/.. >/dev/null 2>&1 ; pwd -P )"
+source $TESTROOT/files/testfunctions.sh
+source $TESTROOT/files/test.conf
+prepareTest $(basename $0) $*
+
+configWithNonExistingPbf=$(makeTempFile $(basename $0) '{
+  "ors": {
+    "info": {
+      "base_url": "https://openrouteservice.org/",
+      "swagger_documentation_url": "https://api.openrouteservice.org/",
+      "support_mail": "support@openrouteservice.org",
+      "author_tag": "openrouteservice",
+      "content_licence": "LGPL 3.0"
+    },
+    "api_settings": {
+      "cors": {
+        "allowed": {
+          "origins": [
+            "*"
+          ],
+          "headers": [
+            "Content-Type",
+            "X-Requested-With",
+            "accept",
+            "Origin",
+            "Access-Control-Request-Method",
+            "Access-Control-Request-Headers",
+            "Authorization"
+          ]
+        },
+        "exposed": {
+          "headers": [
+            "Access-Control-Allow-Origin",
+            "Access-Control-Allow-Credentials"
+          ]
+        },
+        "preflight_max_age": 600
+      }
+    },
+    "services": {
+      "matrix": {
+        "enabled": true,
+        "maximum_routes": 100,
+        "maximum_routes_flexible": 25,
+        "maximum_search_radius": 5000,
+        "maximum_visited_nodes": 100000,
+        "allow_resolve_locations": true,
+        "attribution": "openrouteservice.org, OpenStreetMap contributors"
+      },
+      "isochrones": {
+        "enabled": true,
+        "maximum_range_distance": [
+          {
+            "profiles": "any",
+            "value": 50000
+          },
+          {
+            "profiles": "driving-car, driving-hgv",
+            "value": 100000
+          }
+        ],
+        "maximum_range_time": [
+          {
+            "profiles": "any",
+            "value": 18000
+          },
+          {
+            "profiles": "driving-car, driving-hgv",
+            "value": 3600
+          }
+        ],
+        "fastisochrones": {
+          "maximum_range_distance": [
+            {
+              "profiles": "any",
+              "value": 50000
+            },
+            {
+              "profiles": "driving-car, driving-hgv",
+              "value": 500000
+            }
+          ],
+          "maximum_range_time": [
+            {
+              "profiles": "any",
+              "value": 18000
+            },
+            {
+              "profiles": "driving-car, driving-hgv",
+              "value": 10800
+            }
+          ],
+          "profiles": {
+            "default_params": {
+              "enabled": false,
+              "threads": 12,
+              "weightings": "recommended",
+              "maxcellnodes": 5000
+            },
+            "hgv": {
+              "enabled": false,
+              "threads": 12,
+              "weightings": "recommended, shortest",
+              "maxcellnodes": 5000
+            }
+          }
+        },
+        "maximum_intervals": 10,
+        "maximum_locations": 2,
+        "allow_compute_area": true
+      },
+      "routing": {
+        "enabled": true,
+        "mode": "normal",
+        "routing_description": "This is a routing file from openrouteservice",
+        "routing_name": "openrouteservice routing",
+        "sources": [
+          "ors-api/src/test/files/andorra.osm.gz"
+        ],
+        "init_threads": 1,
+        "attribution": "openrouteservice.org, OpenStreetMap contributors",
+        "elevation_preprocessed": false,
+        "profiles": {
+          "active": [
+            "car"
+          ],
+          "default_params": {
+            "encoder_flags_size": 8,
+            "graphs_root_path": "graphs",
+            "elevation_provider": "multi",
+            "elevation_cache_path": "elevation_cache",
+            "elevation_cache_clear": false,
+            "instructions": true,
+            "maximum_distance": 100000,
+            "maximum_distance_dynamic_weights": 100000,
+            "maximum_distance_avoid_areas": 100000,
+            "maximum_waypoints": 50,
+            "maximum_snapping_radius": 400,
+            "maximum_avoid_polygon_area": 200000000,
+            "maximum_avoid_polygon_extent": 20000,
+            "maximum_distance_alternative_routes": 100000,
+            "maximum_alternative_routes": 3,
+            "maximum_distance_round_trip_routes": 100000,
+            "maximum_speed_lower_bound": 80,
+            "preparation": {
+              "min_network_size": 200,
+              "min_one_way_network_size": 200,
+              "methods": {
+                "lm": {
+                  "enabled": true,
+                  "threads": 1,
+                  "weightings": "recommended,shortest",
+                  "landmarks": 16
+                }
+              }
+            },
+            "execution": {
+              "methods": {
+                "lm": {
+                  "disabling_allowed": true,
+                  "active_landmarks": 8
+                }
+              }
+            }
+          },
+          "profile-car": {
+            "profiles": "driving-car",
+            "parameters": {
+              "encoder_flags_size": 8,
+              "encoder_options": "turn_costs=true|block_fords=false|use_acceleration=true",
+              "maximum_distance": 100000,
+              "elevation": true,
+              "maximum_snapping_radius": 350,
+              "preparation": {
+                "min_network_size": 200,
+                "min_one_way_network_size": 200,
+                "methods": {
+                  "ch": {
+                    "enabled": true,
+                    "threads": 1,
+                    "weightings": "fastest"
+                  },
+                  "lm": {
+                    "enabled": false,
+                    "threads": 1,
+                    "weightings": "fastest,shortest",
+                    "landmarks": 16
+                  },
+                  "core": {
+                    "enabled": true,
+                    "threads": 1,
+                    "weightings": "fastest,shortest",
+                    "landmarks": 64,
+                    "lmsets": "highways;allow_all"
+                  }
+                }
+              },
+              "execution": {
+                "methods": {
+                  "ch": {
+                    "disabling_allowed": true
+                  },
+                  "lm": {
+                    "disabling_allowed": true,
+                    "active_landmarks": 6
+                  },
+                  "core": {
+                    "disabling_allowed": true,
+                    "active_landmarks": 6
+                  }
+                }
+              },
+              "ext_storages": {
+                "WayCategory": {},
+                "HeavyVehicle": {},
+                "WaySurfaceType": {},
+                "RoadAccessRestrictions": {
+                  "use_for_warnings": true
+                }
+              }
+            }
+          },
+          "profile-hgv": {
+            "profiles": "driving-hgv",
+            "parameters": {
+              "encoder_flags_size": 8,
+              "encoder_options": "turn_costs=true|block_fords=false|use_acceleration=true",
+              "maximum_distance": 100000,
+              "elevation": true,
+              "preparation": {
+                "min_network_size": 200,
+                "min_one_way_network_size": 200,
+                "methods": {
+                  "ch": {
+                    "enabled": true,
+                    "threads": 1,
+                    "weightings": "recommended"
+                  },
+                  "core": {
+                    "enabled": true,
+                    "threads": 1,
+                    "weightings": "recommended,shortest",
+                    "landmarks": 64,
+                    "lmsets": "highways;allow_all"
+                  }
+                }
+              },
+              "execution": {
+                "methods": {
+                  "ch": {
+                    "disabling_allowed": true
+                  },
+                  "core": {
+                    "disabling_allowed": true,
+                    "active_landmarks": 6
+                  }
+                }
+              },
+              "ext_storages": {
+                "WayCategory": {},
+                "HeavyVehicle": {
+                  "restrictions": true
+                },
+                "WaySurfaceType": {}
+              }
+            }
+          },
+          "profile-bike-regular": {
+            "profiles": "cycling-regular",
+            "parameters": {
+              "encoder_options": "consider_elevation=true|turn_costs=true|block_fords=false",
+              "elevation": true,
+              "ext_storages": {
+                "WayCategory": {},
+                "WaySurfaceType": {},
+                "HillIndex": {},
+                "TrailDifficulty": {}
+              }
+            }
+          },
+          "profile-bike-mountain": {
+            "profiles": "cycling-mountain",
+            "parameters": {
+              "encoder_options": "consider_elevation=true|turn_costs=true|block_fords=false",
+              "elevation": true,
+              "ext_storages": {
+                "WayCategory": {},
+                "WaySurfaceType": {},
+                "HillIndex": {},
+                "TrailDifficulty": {}
+              }
+            }
+          },
+          "profile-bike-road": {
+            "profiles": "cycling-road",
+            "parameters": {
+              "encoder_options": "consider_elevation=true|turn_costs=true|block_fords=false",
+              "elevation": true,
+              "ext_storages": {
+                "WayCategory": {},
+                "WaySurfaceType": {},
+                "HillIndex": {},
+                "TrailDifficulty": {}
+              }
+            }
+          },
+          "profile-bike-electric": {
+            "profiles": "cycling-electric",
+            "parameters": {
+              "encoder_options": "consider_elevation=true|turn_costs=true|block_fords=false",
+              "elevation": true,
+              "ext_storages": {
+                "WayCategory": {},
+                "WaySurfaceType": {},
+                "HillIndex": {},
+                "TrailDifficulty": {}
+              }
+            }
+          },
+          "profile-walking": {
+            "profiles": "foot-walking",
+            "parameters": {
+              "encoder_options": "block_fords=false",
+              "elevation": true,
+              "ext_storages": {
+                "WayCategory": {},
+                "WaySurfaceType": {},
+                "HillIndex": {},
+                "TrailDifficulty": {}
+              }
+            }
+          },
+          "profile-hiking": {
+            "profiles": "foot-hiking",
+            "parameters": {
+              "encoder_options": "block_fords=false",
+              "elevation": true,
+              "ext_storages": {
+                "WayCategory": {},
+                "WaySurfaceType": {},
+                "HillIndex": {},
+                "TrailDifficulty": {}
+              }
+            }
+          },
+          "profile-wheelchair": {
+            "profiles": "wheelchair",
+            "parameters": {
+              "encoder_options": "block_fords=true",
+              "elevation": true,
+              "maximum_snapping_radius": 50,
+              "ext_storages": {
+                "WayCategory": {},
+                "WaySurfaceType": {},
+                "Wheelchair": {
+                  "KerbsOnCrossings": "true"
+                },
+                "OsmId": {}
+              }
+            }
+          },
+          "profile-public-transport": {
+            "profiles": "public-transport",
+            "parameters": {
+              "encoder_options": "block_fords=false",
+              "elevation": true,
+              "maximum_visited_nodes": 1000000,
+              "gtfs_file": "ors-api/src/test/files/vrn_gtfs.zip"
+            }
+          }
+        }
+      }
+    },
+    "logging": {
+      "enabled": true,
+      "level_file": "DEBUG_LOGGING.json",
+      "location": "./logs",
+      "stdout": true
+    },
+    "system_message": [
+      {
+        "active": false,
+        "text": "This message would be sent with every routing bike fastest request",
+        "condition": {
+          "request_service": "routing",
+          "request_profile": "cycling-regular,cycling-mountain,cycling-road,cycling-electric",
+          "request_preference": "fastest"
+        }
+      },
+      {
+        "active": false,
+        "text": "This message would be sent with every request for geojson response",
+        "condition": {
+          "api_format": "geojson"
+        }
+      },
+      {
+        "active": false,
+        "text": "This message would be sent with every request on API v1 from January 2020 until June 2050",
+        "condition": {
+          "api_version": 1,
+          "time_after": "2020-01-01T00:00:00Z",
+          "time_before": "2050-06-01T00:00:00Z"
+        }
+      },
+      {
+        "active": false,
+        "text": "This message would be sent with every request"
+      }
+    ]
+  }
+}
+')
+
+# This test should load the json config which contains a path to a non existing OSM file.
+# Without the variable PBF_FILE_PATH, which contains a path to an existing OSM file,
+# openrouteservice should not start up. But if PBF_FILE_PATH is evaluated correctly,
+# it should start with the expected activated profile.
+podman run --replace --name "${CONTAINER}" -p "${HOST_PORT}":8082 \
+  -v "${M2_FOLDER}":/root/.m2 \
+  -v "${TESTROOT}/graphs_volume":"${CONTAINER_WORK_DIR}/graphs" \
+  -v "${configWithNonExistingPbf}":${CONTAINER_WORK_DIR}/ors-config.json \
+  --env ORS_CONFIG="${CONTAINER_WORK_DIR}/ors-config.json" \
+  --env PBF_FILE_PATH=ors-api/src/test/files/heidelberg.osm.gz \
+  "local/${IMAGE}:latest" &
+
+awaitOrsReady 60 "${HOST_PORT}"
+profiles=$(requestEnabledProfiles ${HOST_PORT})
+cleanupTest
+
+assertEquals "driving-car" "${profiles}"
diff --git a/.integration-scenarios/debian-12-jar-mvn/tests/config-yml-plus-env-pbf-file-path.sh b/.integration-scenarios/debian-12-jar-mvn/tests/config-yml-plus-env-pbf-file-path.sh
new file mode 100755
index 0000000000..08c1b125bd
--- /dev/null
+++ b/.integration-scenarios/debian-12-jar-mvn/tests/config-yml-plus-env-pbf-file-path.sh
@@ -0,0 +1,33 @@
+#!/usr/bin/env bash
+
+TESTROOT="$( cd "$(dirname "$0")"/.. >/dev/null 2>&1 ; pwd -P )"
+source $TESTROOT/files/testfunctions.sh
+source $TESTROOT/files/test.conf
+prepareTest $(basename $0) $*
+
+configCar=$(makeTempFile $(basename $0) "\
+ors:
+  engine:
+    source_file:  ors-api/src/test/files/heidelberg.osm.gz
+    profiles:
+      car:
+        enabled: true")
+
+# This test asserts that the environment variable PBF_FILE_PATH
+# IS NOT EVALUATED when a YAML config is used.
+# Here, the yml config contains a valid path to an existing OSM file
+# and PBF_FILE_PATH contains a wrong path.
+# The expectation is, that the correct path from the yml survives
+# and openrouteservice starts up with the expected routing profile.
+podman run --replace --name "${CONTAINER}" -p "${HOST_PORT}":8082 \
+  -v "${M2_FOLDER}":/root/.m2 \
+  -v "${TESTROOT}/graphs_volume":"${CONTAINER_WORK_DIR}/graphs" \
+  -v "${configCar}":${CONTAINER_WORK_DIR}/ors-config.yml \
+  --env PBF_FILE_PATH=ors-api/src/test/files/xxxx.osm.gz \
+  "local/${IMAGE}:latest" &
+
+awaitOrsReady 60 "${HOST_PORT}"
+profiles=$(requestEnabledProfiles ${HOST_PORT})
+cleanupTest
+
+assertEquals "driving-car" "${profiles}"
diff --git a/.integration-scenarios/debian-12-jar-mvn/tests/specify-json-with-env-ors-config.sh b/.integration-scenarios/debian-12-jar-mvn/tests/specify-json-with-env-ors-config.sh
new file mode 100755
index 0000000000..dc55b2e6a0
--- /dev/null
+++ b/.integration-scenarios/debian-12-jar-mvn/tests/specify-json-with-env-ors-config.sh
@@ -0,0 +1,431 @@
+#!/usr/bin/env bash
+
+TESTROOT="$( cd "$(dirname "$0")"/.. >/dev/null 2>&1 ; pwd -P )"
+source $TESTROOT/files/testfunctions.sh
+source $TESTROOT/files/test.conf
+prepareTest $(basename $0) $*
+
+jsonConfig=$(makeTempFile $(basename $0) '{
+  "ors": {
+    "info": {
+      "base_url": "https://openrouteservice.org/",
+      "swagger_documentation_url": "https://api.openrouteservice.org/",
+      "support_mail": "support@openrouteservice.org",
+      "author_tag": "openrouteservice",
+      "content_licence": "LGPL 3.0"
+    },
+    "api_settings": {
+      "cors": {
+        "allowed": {
+          "origins": [
+            "*"
+          ],
+          "headers": [
+            "Content-Type",
+            "X-Requested-With",
+            "accept",
+            "Origin",
+            "Access-Control-Request-Method",
+            "Access-Control-Request-Headers",
+            "Authorization"
+          ]
+        },
+        "exposed": {
+          "headers": [
+            "Access-Control-Allow-Origin",
+            "Access-Control-Allow-Credentials"
+          ]
+        },
+        "preflight_max_age": 600
+      }
+    },
+    "services": {
+      "matrix": {
+        "enabled": true,
+        "maximum_routes": 100,
+        "maximum_routes_flexible": 25,
+        "maximum_search_radius": 5000,
+        "maximum_visited_nodes": 100000,
+        "allow_resolve_locations": true,
+        "attribution": "openrouteservice.org, OpenStreetMap contributors"
+      },
+      "isochrones": {
+        "enabled": true,
+        "maximum_range_distance": [
+          {
+            "profiles": "any",
+            "value": 50000
+          },
+          {
+            "profiles": "driving-car, driving-hgv",
+            "value": 100000
+          }
+        ],
+        "maximum_range_time": [
+          {
+            "profiles": "any",
+            "value": 18000
+          },
+          {
+            "profiles": "driving-car, driving-hgv",
+            "value": 3600
+          }
+        ],
+        "fastisochrones": {
+          "maximum_range_distance": [
+            {
+              "profiles": "any",
+              "value": 50000
+            },
+            {
+              "profiles": "driving-car, driving-hgv",
+              "value": 500000
+            }
+          ],
+          "maximum_range_time": [
+            {
+              "profiles": "any",
+              "value": 18000
+            },
+            {
+              "profiles": "driving-car, driving-hgv",
+              "value": 10800
+            }
+          ],
+          "profiles": {
+            "default_params": {
+              "enabled": false,
+              "threads": 12,
+              "weightings": "recommended",
+              "maxcellnodes": 5000
+            },
+            "hgv": {
+              "enabled": false,
+              "threads": 12,
+              "weightings": "recommended, shortest",
+              "maxcellnodes": 5000
+            }
+          }
+        },
+        "maximum_intervals": 10,
+        "maximum_locations": 2,
+        "allow_compute_area": true
+      },
+      "routing": {
+        "enabled": true,
+        "mode": "normal",
+        "routing_description": "This is a routing file from openrouteservice",
+        "routing_name": "openrouteservice routing",
+        "sources": [
+          "ors-api/src/test/files/heidelberg.osm.gz"
+        ],
+        "init_threads": 1,
+        "attribution": "openrouteservice.org, OpenStreetMap contributors",
+        "elevation_preprocessed": false,
+        "profiles": {
+          "active": [
+            "car"
+          ],
+          "default_params": {
+            "encoder_flags_size": 8,
+            "graphs_root_path": "graphs",
+            "elevation_provider": "multi",
+            "elevation_cache_path": "elevation-cache",
+            "elevation_cache_clear": false,
+            "instructions": true,
+            "maximum_distance": 100000,
+            "maximum_distance_dynamic_weights": 100000,
+            "maximum_distance_avoid_areas": 100000,
+            "maximum_waypoints": 50,
+            "maximum_snapping_radius": 400,
+            "maximum_avoid_polygon_area": 200000000,
+            "maximum_avoid_polygon_extent": 20000,
+            "maximum_distance_alternative_routes": 100000,
+            "maximum_alternative_routes": 3,
+            "maximum_distance_round_trip_routes": 100000,
+            "maximum_speed_lower_bound": 80,
+            "preparation": {
+              "min_network_size": 200,
+              "min_one_way_network_size": 200,
+              "methods": {
+                "lm": {
+                  "enabled": true,
+                  "threads": 1,
+                  "weightings": "recommended,shortest",
+                  "landmarks": 16
+                }
+              }
+            },
+            "execution": {
+              "methods": {
+                "lm": {
+                  "disabling_allowed": true,
+                  "active_landmarks": 8
+                }
+              }
+            }
+          },
+          "profile-car": {
+            "profiles": "driving-car",
+            "parameters": {
+              "encoder_flags_size": 8,
+              "encoder_options": "turn_costs=true|block_fords=false|use_acceleration=true",
+              "maximum_distance": 100000,
+              "elevation": true,
+              "maximum_snapping_radius": 350,
+              "preparation": {
+                "min_network_size": 200,
+                "min_one_way_network_size": 200,
+                "methods": {
+                  "ch": {
+                    "enabled": true,
+                    "threads": 1,
+                    "weightings": "fastest"
+                  },
+                  "lm": {
+                    "enabled": false,
+                    "threads": 1,
+                    "weightings": "fastest,shortest",
+                    "landmarks": 16
+                  },
+                  "core": {
+                    "enabled": true,
+                    "threads": 1,
+                    "weightings": "fastest,shortest",
+                    "landmarks": 64,
+                    "lmsets": "highways;allow_all"
+                  }
+                }
+              },
+              "execution": {
+                "methods": {
+                  "ch": {
+                    "disabling_allowed": true
+                  },
+                  "lm": {
+                    "disabling_allowed": true,
+                    "active_landmarks": 6
+                  },
+                  "core": {
+                    "disabling_allowed": true,
+                    "active_landmarks": 6
+                  }
+                }
+              },
+              "ext_storages": {
+                "WayCategory": {},
+                "HeavyVehicle": {},
+                "WaySurfaceType": {},
+                "RoadAccessRestrictions": {
+                  "use_for_warnings": true
+                }
+              }
+            }
+          },
+          "profile-hgv": {
+            "profiles": "driving-hgv",
+            "parameters": {
+              "encoder_flags_size": 8,
+              "encoder_options": "turn_costs=true|block_fords=false|use_acceleration=true",
+              "maximum_distance": 100000,
+              "elevation": true,
+              "preparation": {
+                "min_network_size": 200,
+                "min_one_way_network_size": 200,
+                "methods": {
+                  "ch": {
+                    "enabled": true,
+                    "threads": 1,
+                    "weightings": "recommended"
+                  },
+                  "core": {
+                    "enabled": true,
+                    "threads": 1,
+                    "weightings": "recommended,shortest",
+                    "landmarks": 64,
+                    "lmsets": "highways;allow_all"
+                  }
+                }
+              },
+              "execution": {
+                "methods": {
+                  "ch": {
+                    "disabling_allowed": true
+                  },
+                  "core": {
+                    "disabling_allowed": true,
+                    "active_landmarks": 6
+                  }
+                }
+              },
+              "ext_storages": {
+                "WayCategory": {},
+                "HeavyVehicle": {
+                  "restrictions": true
+                },
+                "WaySurfaceType": {}
+              }
+            }
+          },
+          "profile-bike-regular": {
+            "profiles": "cycling-regular",
+            "parameters": {
+              "encoder_options": "consider_elevation=true|turn_costs=true|block_fords=false",
+              "elevation": true,
+              "ext_storages": {
+                "WayCategory": {},
+                "WaySurfaceType": {},
+                "HillIndex": {},
+                "TrailDifficulty": {}
+              }
+            }
+          },
+          "profile-bike-mountain": {
+            "profiles": "cycling-mountain",
+            "parameters": {
+              "encoder_options": "consider_elevation=true|turn_costs=true|block_fords=false",
+              "elevation": true,
+              "ext_storages": {
+                "WayCategory": {},
+                "WaySurfaceType": {},
+                "HillIndex": {},
+                "TrailDifficulty": {}
+              }
+            }
+          },
+          "profile-bike-road": {
+            "profiles": "cycling-road",
+            "parameters": {
+              "encoder_options": "consider_elevation=true|turn_costs=true|block_fords=false",
+              "elevation": true,
+              "ext_storages": {
+                "WayCategory": {},
+                "WaySurfaceType": {},
+                "HillIndex": {},
+                "TrailDifficulty": {}
+              }
+            }
+          },
+          "profile-bike-electric": {
+            "profiles": "cycling-electric",
+            "parameters": {
+              "encoder_options": "consider_elevation=true|turn_costs=true|block_fords=false",
+              "elevation": true,
+              "ext_storages": {
+                "WayCategory": {},
+                "WaySurfaceType": {},
+                "HillIndex": {},
+                "TrailDifficulty": {}
+              }
+            }
+          },
+          "profile-walking": {
+            "profiles": "foot-walking",
+            "parameters": {
+              "encoder_options": "block_fords=false",
+              "elevation": true,
+              "ext_storages": {
+                "WayCategory": {},
+                "WaySurfaceType": {},
+                "HillIndex": {},
+                "TrailDifficulty": {}
+              }
+            }
+          },
+          "profile-hiking": {
+            "profiles": "foot-hiking",
+            "parameters": {
+              "encoder_options": "block_fords=false",
+              "elevation": true,
+              "ext_storages": {
+                "WayCategory": {},
+                "WaySurfaceType": {},
+                "HillIndex": {},
+                "TrailDifficulty": {}
+              }
+            }
+          },
+          "profile-wheelchair": {
+            "profiles": "wheelchair",
+            "parameters": {
+              "encoder_options": "block_fords=true",
+              "elevation": true,
+              "maximum_snapping_radius": 50,
+              "ext_storages": {
+                "WayCategory": {},
+                "WaySurfaceType": {},
+                "Wheelchair": {
+                  "KerbsOnCrossings": "true"
+                },
+                "OsmId": {}
+              }
+            }
+          },
+          "profile-public-transport": {
+            "profiles": "public-transport",
+            "parameters": {
+              "encoder_options": "block_fords=false",
+              "elevation": true,
+              "maximum_visited_nodes": 1000000,
+              "gtfs_file": "ors-api/src/test/files/vrn_gtfs.zip"
+            }
+          }
+        }
+      }
+    },
+    "logging": {
+      "enabled": true,
+      "level_file": "DEBUG_LOGGING.json",
+      "location": "./logs",
+      "stdout": true
+    },
+    "system_message": [
+      {
+        "active": false,
+        "text": "This message would be sent with every routing bike fastest request",
+        "condition": {
+          "request_service": "routing",
+          "request_profile": "cycling-regular,cycling-mountain,cycling-road,cycling-electric",
+          "request_preference": "fastest"
+        }
+      },
+      {
+        "active": false,
+        "text": "This message would be sent with every request for geojson response",
+        "condition": {
+          "api_format": "geojson"
+        }
+      },
+      {
+        "active": false,
+        "text": "This message would be sent with every request on API v1 from January 2020 until June 2050",
+        "condition": {
+          "api_version": 1,
+          "time_after": "2020-01-01T00:00:00Z",
+          "time_before": "2050-06-01T00:00:00Z"
+        }
+      },
+      {
+        "active": false,
+        "text": "This message would be sent with every request"
+      }
+    ]
+  }
+}
+')
+
+# This test should load the json config specified with the environment variable ORS_CONFIG.
+# This is the way, the deprecated JSON config should still be usable
+# until the support for JSON config will be removed completely.
+podman run --replace --name "${CONTAINER}" -p "${HOST_PORT}":8082 \
+  -v "${M2_FOLDER}":/root/.m2 \
+  -v "${TESTROOT}/graphs_volume":"${CONTAINER_WORK_DIR}/graphs" \
+  -v "${jsonConfig}":${CONTAINER_WORK_DIR}/my-config.json \
+  --env ORS_CONFIG="${CONTAINER_WORK_DIR}/my-config.json" \
+  "local/${IMAGE}:latest" &
+
+awaitOrsReady 60 "${HOST_PORT}"
+profiles=$(requestEnabledProfiles ${HOST_PORT})
+cleanupTest
+
+assertEquals "driving-car" "${profiles}"
diff --git a/CHANGELOG.md b/CHANGELOG.md
index e78204c201..9591e48e9d 100644
--- a/CHANGELOG.md
+++ b/CHANGELOG.md
@@ -79,7 +79,8 @@ RELEASING:
 - refactor isochrone builder classes ([#1699](https://github.com/GIScience/openrouteservice/pull/1699))
 - unify edge splitting across isochrone builders, and split edges based on coordinates rather than their actual distance in meters ([#1708](https://github.com/GIScience/openrouteservice/pull/1708))
 - add missing encoder_options to the documentation [#1752](https://github.com/GIScience/openrouteservice/pull/1752)
-
+- add config tests for json config [#1749](https://github.com/GIScience/openrouteservice/pull/1749)
+ 
 ### Deprecated
 - JSON configuration and related classes ([#1506](https://github.com/GIScience/openrouteservice/pull/1506))