Day 01 Silk Road Amsterdam Winterberg
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RouteXpert René Plücken (MRA Master)
Last edit: 26-04-2022
Route Summary For centuries, from classical antiquity to the late Middle Ages, the Silk Road was the main link between East and West.
Along the routes people were able to transport commodities, especially luxury goods such as silk, satin, musk, rubies, diamonds, pearls and porcelain, as well as paper, rhubarb, fruits such as peaches and oranges, horses, camels, elephants and gunpowder. . Not only goods were transferred in this way, but also views, ideas, illnesses and cultures.
Although the term Silk Road suggests that it was one route, several routes have existed over the centuries. Also, several routes were often in use at the same time. The term gives the impression of a long journey, but in fact very few travelers made the entire route from start to finish. And because of the transport of other products, certain parts of the route also have other names, such as the Incense Route and the Tea Route.
The Silk Road can be easily driven by motorbike and there are various travel and adventure organizations that offer this long journey in their package. It is advisable to drive this trip with an (organized) group so that you can help each other along the way. The route consists of 75 separate routes that can each be driven in a day. There are several beautiful cities included in the trip where you can plan one or two extra days to explore the city, rest but also to schedule necessary maintenance on the engine.
The roads are a mix of highways, good state and local roads, but also lots of dirt roads, so an all-road/adventure bike is a must to ride these routes.
The starting point is Amsterdam, but that can of course be adjusted for everyone. The terminus of the route is in Tokyo China.
This is the first of a collection of itineraries based on the Silk Road that take us through the cities of the Silk Road.
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Duration
10h 9m
Mode of travel
Car or motorcycle
Distance
385.36 km
Countries
RouteXpert Review This first day we drive through the Netherlands to Winterberg in Germany. The route mainly consists of provincial roads to cover the 382 kilometers within an acceptable time. For enthusiasts it is possible to drive more rural roads through the Utrechtse Heuvelrug or the Veluwe. Fast drivers can also choose to drive on the A1, A30, A12 and E3 motorways.
The first short stop is planned at the Pyramid of Austerlitz, a monument consisting of a grass-lined pyramid-shaped sand mound with a stone obelisk. The total height, including obelisk, is 33 meters. Visitors can reach the platform near the obelisk along a stairway of 81 steps.
We drive past the Hoge Veluwe National Nature Park to the Hanseatic city of Doesburg, a city and municipality in the Dutch province of Gelderland with 11,096 inhabitants, which is worth a visit. The city is located on the Gelderse IJssel and the Oude IJssel. In Doesburg you imagine yourself in times gone by. The medieval street pattern has been perfectly preserved in the beautiful historic city centre. Have a cup of coffee in one of the many cafes.
The next stop is for lunch in Südlohn, Germany, just across the border, where there are a number of restaurants and snack bars. You can also refuel here, the fuel prices in Germany are considerably lower than in the Netherlands.
We drive on to Soest, where we drive into the mountains of the Sauerland. We enjoy about 70 kilometers of winding roads through the Sauerland, a mountain range in the German states of North Rhine-Westphalia and Hesse. Our final destination is Camping Hochsauerland in Winterberg. Winterberg is a well-known ski area and has several campsites and hotels. There are several beautiful routes to drive in the area, so an extra day can be planned.
I rate this route with 3 stars because it is still partly driven on normal roads and there are only a few short stops.
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