Day 5 Ponte di Legno Stelvio Flums
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RouteXpert René Plücken (MRA Master)
Last edit: 20-08-2025
Route Summary This is the fifth day. The starting point is our hotel in Ponte di Legno, Italy, and the end point is Flums, Switzerland.
This route is worth 5 stars because of the beautiful passes and wonderful areas.
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7h 54m
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Car or motorcycle
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273.82 km
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RouteXpert Review The first pass is the Passo di Gavia, a mountain pass in the Italian Alps in the Lombardy region. It is one of the highest passes in Europe, reaching a peak of 2,621 meters. The road runs straight through the pristine Stelvio National Park and is very narrow, often no wider than three meters. Overtaking is virtually impossible on this stretch, so diversions have been created. Deep in the valley flows the Frigidolfo River. In some places, there are no guardrails, and the abyss, over 500 meters deep, lies directly next to the road. This makes this road one of the most dangerous mountain passes. So be careful, drive slowly, and enjoy the beautiful surroundings.
Via Bormio, we'll cycle the Stelvio Pass, a well-known, challenging, and notoriously high mountain pass in Europe. Along the way, there are opportunities to shop (for souvenirs) and have something to eat or drink. Please note that it can get busy, especially on weekends.
The highest point is 2,758 meters. The Stelvio has 39 hairpin bends on the south side (Bormio) and 48 on the north side (Prato). We'll cycle a loop and descend the Umbrail Pass twice. This narrow mountain pass also has many hairpin bends and several tunnels; note that these are unlit.
The journey through Switzerland also includes several passes, including the Flüela Pass, in the canton of Graubünden between Davos and Susch. This pass, with an elevation of approximately 2,400 meters, forms the main connection between the northern Engadine and Davos. Next to the mountain pass lies a small lake, the Schottensee. We also pass Lake Davos on our way to the Wolfgang Pass in Switzerland, located in the canton of Graubünden. This pass is situated at an elevation of 1,631 meters.
We drive through the Gotschnatunnel, a two-lane tunnel within a single tube, 4,207 meters long. It makes a 180-degree turn on the south side and merges into the Sunnibergbrücke, a magnificent span bridge over 500 meters long, on the north side. A magnificent view awaits you as you exit the tunnel.
We continue our way to our hotel in Flums along the Landquart River on a fairly quiet, flat valley road with nice gentle bends.
The hotel is situated among vineyards against a mountain with a beautiful view over the valley. Very friendly staff, spacious rooms (no air conditioning), and a good restaurant.
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The last three days you stay in Barweiler (D) in the Eifel and you drive two beautiful tours through the Eifel, Luxembourg and parts of the Belgian Ardennes.
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These ten routes through ten countries form wonderful experiences, with each route adding a new chapter to a story of diverse cultures and enchanting landscapes that will remain in your memory forever.
With this collection you can definitely cross another item off your bucket list.
To give you an impression of what has already been mentioned in the routes, I will give you a bird's eye view of what awaits you. It will be a journey through Europe divided into ten unforgettable routes, each with enchanting landscapes and beautiful memories.
Your adventure starts in the South of the Netherlands, after which you will visit the following countries on your tour: Belgium, Germany, France, Switzerland, Liechtenstein, Italy, Austria, the Czech Republic, Germany and finally arrive back in the Netherlands.
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After France, it is Switzerland and Liechtenstein's turn, which take you to the impressive Dolomites.
From there the journey takes you through Switzerland towards Italy, where you will be greeted by the majestic Stelvio. Then, on your journey to Austria, you will see the splendor of the Großglockner-High Alpine Road, the highlight of this country.
The journey through Northern Austria takes you to the beating heart of Central Europe, the Czech Republic. An enchanting stay in the town of Mariánske Lázne will take you back to times gone by, culminating in a visit to the beautiful music fountain that is guaranteed to give you an unforgettable impression.
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