R06 - Metabief to Fuerstenberg
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Last edit: 21-11-2020
Route Summary
This route starts in the French Metabief, a small town in the Jura. The Jura is a mountain range on both sides of the border between France and Switzerland. In both countries you cross this beautiful environment of water, forest and mountains. You will encounter plenty of water, and especially rivers, in this route. About half of the route is on roads built along a river. And roads along rivers in this area are almost equal to bends, many bends and are therefore a pleasure to drive.
Once in Germany, you follow beautiful roads through the Black Forest past Feldberg, among others, before arriving at Fürstenberg, today's final destination.
The route is for the more advanced motorcyclist given the occasional tight hairpin bends. Good engine management is desired!
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5h 16m
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Car or motorcycle
Distance
305.37 km
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Franse Jura
RouteXpert Review
The Jura is a mountain range on both sides of the border between France and Switzerland. In summer, numerous tourists come to the Jura to enjoy the varied nature. Coniferous and deciduous forests, stalactite caves, waterfalls, lakes, underground rivers: you will find it all there! During winter, the Jura is an attractive area for ski enthusiasts, cross-country skiers and snowboarders. Given the diversity of the route and the beautiful surroundings you drive through, I rate this route with 5 stars. The start of the route is at Hotel Etoile de Neige in Métabief. After leaving the village, you quickly drive north on the N57. About ten kilometers further you will pass La Cluse-et-Mijoux. Just after this town you will notice that there is a small river on the left side of the road, called Le Doubs (pronunciation Do). This small river, with a length of 430 kilometers, originates in the Jura at an altitude of 937 meters and flows into the Saône, at an altitude of 137 meters.
The name of this river comes from the Latin 'dubius', which means doubter. The source and the mouth are only 100 kilometers apart, yet the river has a length of 430 kilometers. As a result, the river meanders or meanders through the landscape. That someone ever thought of building a road along this river! We come across bend after bend here, the sparse rights sections are badly needed to get the orientation back in order.
Following this Doubs will take you to Morteau. The route leaves this river here. High time to recover from this nice piece of steering! You can do this by visiting 'Le Musée de l'Horlogerie de Morteau', roughly translated as the Morteau Watch Museum.
Morteau has long been an essential city in the watchmaking industry of Franche-Comté. The museum was founded in 1985 under the direction of Constant Vaufrey. Mr Vaufrey, former watchmaker and deputy mayor, wanted to preserve the heritage of Franche-Comté watchmaking and introduce tourists to the history of Morteau.
The museum, spread over two floors and seven exhibition halls, has a very large collection: tools, machines, construction clocks, Comtoise clocks, cartels, pocket watches from all periods and astronomical clocks (from 1855 and 2004) invite the visitor on a journey through the time.
The collections are constantly supplemented with the purchase (gifts, purchases, loans) of new pieces. In 2015, a 1730 Comtoise clock was installed, as well as a 1950s Jaeger-Lecoultre alarm clock.
For information about opening hours and address details, see the link below.
After Monteau, meander further through the French Jura towards today's first stop point, but just before you get there you cross the next river which will follow the route for a while, the Dessoubre. With a length of 33 kilometers, this is a river much shorter than the Doubs, but the meandering is no less.
After 15 kilometers there is a viewing platform, Le Belvedère du baron, which offers you a beautiful view of the area you just drove through. From above you get a very good idea of how the Dessoubre meanders through the landscape and how the road passes it. Well worth a visit, if only for the photo.
After the platform you still meander on the D39 along the Dessoubre until you cross this river at Saint-Hippolyte and reach the D437. Along this road, the Doubs flows again, which we passed earlier. The Doubs still meandering, so the meandering along this river continues unabated. The water is crossed a number of times, so that one time you have the water to your right and the other time to the left.
At the village of Brémoncourt you cross the water again, shortly afterwards you enter Switzerland. The river does not take much notice of French or Swiss territory, it meanders happily, and so does the route. The only thing that has changed is the road sign. That is now the 249, where of course the strict Swiss regulations apply to speeds.
After you drive about ten kilometers in Switzerland you will pass Saint-Ursanne. Saint-Ursanne is an old town in the Swiss canton of Jura, which has retained much of its medieval character. The city contains many historic buildings, including a number of churches, a monastery, many medieval houses and an 18th century bridge, the Doubsbrücken. This bridge is clearly visible from the road that the route crosses.
The town also has three ancient gates. The old center with the sights can only be reached via one of these gates.
Just after Saint-Ursanne, the Doubs is left and you continue the route through Switzerland. Without realizing it, you drive back into France and follow the D432 towards Ferrette, where a stop is planned for lunch.
After lunch, the route takes you north past Basel. When you cross the Rhine you enter Germany. Just after the border, at the town of Schlipf, you will see a small river on the right, the Wiese.
The Wiese is a tributary of the Rhine. It has its source near the Feldberg in the Black Forest at an altitude of about 1200 meters. On its 55-kilometer journey to the mouth of the Rhine near Basel, Switzerland, it flows through the cities of Todtnau, Zell im Wiesental and Lörrach, among others.
This Wiese is also followed for a long time. In some places you lose sight of her for a moment, but further on she is again part of your view.
The Wiese is in view up to Feldberg, a few kilometers before this highest pass in the Black Forest you will pass Todtnau. Close to Todtnau is the mountain called Hasenhorn with a height of 1156 meters. A toboggan run, the Hasenhorn Rödelbahn, has been built against the slopes of this mountain. According to the website, this is the most spectacular toboggan run in Germany. That must of course be tested! Fortunately, you don't have to walk up, because there is a chair lift to take you up.
After Todtnau you cross the Feldberg Pass, with a height of 1231 meters the 'roof of the Black Forest'. On top of this pass you can enjoy a snack on the terrace of hotel Kokoschinski. The terrace of this hotel offers a great view, reason to enjoy a cup of coffee or something else. The non-alcoholic Weizen is also doing very well!
After the Feldberg Pass, the route runs a short distance on the B500, also known as the Schwarzwald-Hochstrasse. After a few kilometers you leave this and continue on the B315, which is also a fantastic beautiful road. The B roads in the Black Forest are characterized by the almost perfect quality of the asphalt.
After a number of villages you will come across the last gas station on this route in Bonndorf. Perhaps not unwise to fill the tank here.
From Bonndorf it is another 25 kilometers to Gasthof zum Rössle in Fürstenberg. A not too big hotel where the Weizenbier of the same name is served, namely Fürstenberg. Tasty beer!
You can choose to eat in the restaurant of Gasthof zum Rössle, but it is recommended to go to the restaurant Wirtschaft zum Bären, where a selection of homemade cakes, snacks or seasonal dishes is waiting for you. Tip: The Eintopf is very tasty and well stocked. The spoon remains upright in it!
The way there is simple: Walk from the hotel towards the church (Kirchstraße), go right in front of the church and follow this road for 1500 meters. Nice walk so just before dinner.
Have fun driving this route!
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The Republic and Canton of Jura (French: République et canton du Jura), less formally the Canton of Jura or Canton Jura ( JOOR-ə, ZHOOR-ə, French: [ʒyʁa] (listen)), is the newest (founded in 1979) of the 26 Swiss cantons, located in the northwestern part of Switzerland. The capital is Delémont. It shares borders with the canton of Basel-Landschaft, the canton of Bern, the canton of Neuchatel, the canton of Solothurn, and the French régions of Bourgogne-Franche-Comté and Grand Est.
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The Alps, a mountain range in Europe that stretches from the French Mediterranean coast in the southwest to the Pannonian plain in the east, almost always guarantee beautiful routes. It can hardly be boring there. The many passes, vistas and variations in the landscape make the Alps a true motorcycle paradise.
Switzerland is centrally located in this paradise and is surrounded on all sides by countries with beautiful steering on fantastic roads.
The 7 routes of this collection lead you around Switzerland, of course this beautiful country is also visited. You pass through beautiful areas such as the Alps, the French and Swiss Jura and the Black Forest.
A few sights are discussed in the review for each route. These often tell something about the history of the area in which you drive. So instructive. Many places are also marked where you can find some entertainment, for example a toboggan run. You are completely free to visit these sights, you can of course also determine your own points of interest.
But the main thing you probably traveled to this area for is simply driving. And as mentioned above, you are in a true motorcycle paradise where the steering is fantastic!
Each route ends at a hotel (except the last one which ends at the train station in Innsbruck). It is of course not an obligation to use these hotels, you can always find another place to stay in the area, that is entirely up to you. My experience, however, is that they are all simple but good hotels for a very reasonable price. They are known and can be booked through booking.com.
The routes of these collections:
R01 - Innsbruck to Chiuro, 301km
R02 - Chiuro to Brig, 279km
R03 - Brig to Bourg Saint Maurice, 288km
R04 - Bourg St Maurice to St Etienne de Cuines, 307km
R05 - St Etienne de Cuines to Metabief, 295km
R06 - Metabief to Fuerstenberg, 305km
R07 - Fuerstenberg to Innsbruck, 335km
Have fun driving these routes!
Switzerland is centrally located in this paradise and is surrounded on all sides by countries with beautiful steering on fantastic roads.
The 7 routes of this collection lead you around Switzerland, of course this beautiful country is also visited. You pass through beautiful areas such as the Alps, the French and Swiss Jura and the Black Forest.
A few sights are discussed in the review for each route. These often tell something about the history of the area in which you drive. So instructive. Many places are also marked where you can find some entertainment, for example a toboggan run. You are completely free to visit these sights, you can of course also determine your own points of interest.
But the main thing you probably traveled to this area for is simply driving. And as mentioned above, you are in a true motorcycle paradise where the steering is fantastic!
Each route ends at a hotel (except the last one which ends at the train station in Innsbruck). It is of course not an obligation to use these hotels, you can always find another place to stay in the area, that is entirely up to you. My experience, however, is that they are all simple but good hotels for a very reasonable price. They are known and can be booked through booking.com.
The routes of these collections:
R01 - Innsbruck to Chiuro, 301km
R02 - Chiuro to Brig, 279km
R03 - Brig to Bourg Saint Maurice, 288km
R04 - Bourg St Maurice to St Etienne de Cuines, 307km
R05 - St Etienne de Cuines to Metabief, 295km
R06 - Metabief to Fuerstenberg, 305km
R07 - Fuerstenberg to Innsbruck, 335km
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From the Eifel via the Alps to the Dordogne in 5 great days
Literally from the start of the Eifel you go to Camping Moto van Hans in 5 crazy rides. You cross 3 countries (Germany, France and Switzerland) several times and the number of motorcycle areas is phenomenal. Eifel, Moselle, Hunsrück, Pfälzerwald, Vosges, Jura, Alps and then along France's most beautiful rivers, the Drome, Tarn, Lot and Dordogne. The number of bends is indescribable. Make sure your phone / camera has enough space, because you will rarely experience so much beauty in such a short time. Note: Driving in mountainous areas requires some experience, the journey as a whole is "spicy"
Day 1 starts in the Eifel and ends in the middle of the Vosges. With MRA it is possible to find the smallest and best roads, which are ideal for this type of route. In the evening of course eating Flammkuchen! However, this route and that of day 2 have to be careful when working on the road in France. Gravel is sprinkled on the road here and that is not always convenient for motorcyclists.
Day 2 goes partly through the Vosges, then the Jura and then you drive a long way through Switzerland. Watch out for your speed here, otherwise it could be very expensive. You don't drive through the highest part of Switzerland, but there is plenty to steer and plenty to see. Your hotel is in Martigny. You can eat in the center, which you reach after 5 minutes.
Day 3 just starts in Switzerland and soon you are on the Route des Grandes Alpes. You tackle a number of very high passes here, such as the Iseran and the Galibier. The height differences are enormous here, you drive here deep valleys and high peaks. Spending the night in Serre Chevalier (where you could theoretically have skied a few months earlier) is a very special experience.
Day 4 still has some big passes in store, after that the route runs via the Drome and the Tarn. The rivers have cut very deep gorges in the relatively soft chalk, resulting in steep mountain formations. A lust for the eye! The old monastery where the hotel is located is not only a feast for the eyes, but also a rich culinary experience.
Day 5 is the last day and takes you through the Cévennes National Park. Simply put, a very large forest, but there is more. The highest peak is 1,900 meters and the roads in the Cévennes are generally very narrow. This has the advantage that they are not used much. Ergo low-traffic and excellent quality. However, on these very narrow roads you have to watch out for the local population and "waste" from the trees. The first don't take it so well with the course of the road and you regularly see it right in front of you on your side of the road, the second occasionally causes broken branches on the road. There is a good chance that at the end you will find Hans with a big grin and a welcome beer waiting for you.
All in all a very impressive ride. All 1,824.75 kilometers (according to MRA) are delightful. The roads are good, the hotels were all excellent, there were certainly culinary delights and the undersigned was very lucky that there were hardly any clouds during all 5 days (August 2023). For the less experienced rider it is advisable to gain some knowledge in advance about riding in mountains and/or to take a rest day after the "queen stage" (day 3).
For those who are going to make the journey: lots of safe kilometers and lots of fun.
Day 1 starts in the Eifel and ends in the middle of the Vosges. With MRA it is possible to find the smallest and best roads, which are ideal for this type of route. In the evening of course eating Flammkuchen! However, this route and that of day 2 have to be careful when working on the road in France. Gravel is sprinkled on the road here and that is not always convenient for motorcyclists.
Day 2 goes partly through the Vosges, then the Jura and then you drive a long way through Switzerland. Watch out for your speed here, otherwise it could be very expensive. You don't drive through the highest part of Switzerland, but there is plenty to steer and plenty to see. Your hotel is in Martigny. You can eat in the center, which you reach after 5 minutes.
Day 3 just starts in Switzerland and soon you are on the Route des Grandes Alpes. You tackle a number of very high passes here, such as the Iseran and the Galibier. The height differences are enormous here, you drive here deep valleys and high peaks. Spending the night in Serre Chevalier (where you could theoretically have skied a few months earlier) is a very special experience.
Day 4 still has some big passes in store, after that the route runs via the Drome and the Tarn. The rivers have cut very deep gorges in the relatively soft chalk, resulting in steep mountain formations. A lust for the eye! The old monastery where the hotel is located is not only a feast for the eyes, but also a rich culinary experience.
Day 5 is the last day and takes you through the Cévennes National Park. Simply put, a very large forest, but there is more. The highest peak is 1,900 meters and the roads in the Cévennes are generally very narrow. This has the advantage that they are not used much. Ergo low-traffic and excellent quality. However, on these very narrow roads you have to watch out for the local population and "waste" from the trees. The first don't take it so well with the course of the road and you regularly see it right in front of you on your side of the road, the second occasionally causes broken branches on the road. There is a good chance that at the end you will find Hans with a big grin and a welcome beer waiting for you.
All in all a very impressive ride. All 1,824.75 kilometers (according to MRA) are delightful. The roads are good, the hotels were all excellent, there were certainly culinary delights and the undersigned was very lucky that there were hardly any clouds during all 5 days (August 2023). For the less experienced rider it is advisable to gain some knowledge in advance about riding in mountains and/or to take a rest day after the "queen stage" (day 3).
For those who are going to make the journey: lots of safe kilometers and lots of fun.
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