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Kisslegg to Fussen
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RouteXpert Marcel Scherpenkate
Last edit: 11-01-2024
Route Summary
This route is based on the Deutsche Alpenstraße, minor changes have been made to the route to optimize the route for motorcyclists. Its entire length is 484 km and winds along the Austrian border from Lake Constance in the west to Lake Königssee in the east of Bavaria. This scenic road trip introduces you to the beautiful mountain landscapes and the uniquely rich Bavarian culture in the south of Germany. Beer gardens, green meadows, glittering lakes, fairytale castles and traditional villages. This route starts in Kißlegg and ends in Füssen. I do several options to include stops along the way to see the sights, in addition to nature, according to your own preferences and interests. My advice is to take your time for this route because there is a lot to see and do along the way.

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I rate this route with the maximum number of 5 stars, I have been allowed to drive this route myself and it is a succession of diversity of landscape via beautiful roads connected by equally authentic villages and panoramic views. Wonderful to drive through.
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172.34 km
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The route starts from the Landhotel Zerlaut, a hotel in the middle of the Alpine meadows. Easy to reach from the Netherlands in 1 day. Via a short distance through the area and a piece of motorway you arrive in Lindau on Lake Constance. It is an island on the eastern shore of Lake Constance and is about 70 hectares in size and is the second largest island in the 'Swabian Sea'. With its winding streets and medieval buildings, the old town has a very special, according to some even Mediterranean flair. At the harbor you will be greeted as a visitor by the 'Bavarian Lion' and the southernmost lighthouse in Germany. It is said that a walk through Lindau is just what you need to get in the right mood for the journey down the German Alpenstrasse. A coffee stop has therefore been planned to be able to take a walk on the island afterwards. Through the historic city center you come to the west side where there are beautiful viewpoints on the water. The route continues over the Chelles-Allee bridge and after fifteen minutes you get a taste of all the beauty that awaits you. In the Alpenstrasse the B308 there are 7 steep curves that take you 400 meters higher with a maximum 9% gradient. You will now drive into the Allgäu region, an area of waterfalls and scenic panoramic views. Just before you arrive in Scheidegg you will find the Scheidegger waterfalls on the right. There are 3 of them and the water of the Rickenbach falls from the 2 highest of 22 and 18 meters high, they are close together and can be admired from different vantage points. You continue the route and arrive in the village of Scheidegg. It is one of the sunniest places in Germany and is located on a sun terrace, at an altitude of 600 to 1,000 meters. The panoramic view from this village of the mountains of Bavaria, Vorarlberg and Switzerland with their impressive peaks is fantastic.

If you like hats, the hat museum in Lindenberg im Allgäu is also a place to visit. The first hat factory was established during the Biedermeier period (1814-1840). By 1890 there were 34 straw hat manufacturers who together made about 8 million straw hats annually. It is therefore not surprising that Lindenberg was nicknamed 'Little Paris' in the early 1920s as the heart of the German straw hat industry. The hat museum gives a nice insight into the centuries-old tradition of hat making in the city. The route continues on the B308 where you have a fantastic view over the entire national Nagefluhkette park in good weather. On the ridge between Weiler and Simmerberg you can see not only the Allgäu and the Vorarl mountains in clear weather, but even the Swiss Santis massif. The Oberjoch pass road also starts at the village of Oberreute, this road takes you after an hour of steering in the small village of Bühl am Alpsee where there is the possibility to have lunch at the Großer Alpsee, the largest natural lake in the Allgäu. From Gasthof Alpsee it is worthwhile to walk through the small harbor towards the Alpsee with its long jetty on which you can walk tens of meters into the Alpsee. After this stop the route continues through the Oberallgäu and you drive via Immenstadt, Sonthofen to Bad Hindelang. Bad Hindelang is not only a modern ski resort (Oberjoch), but also a spa. Anyone suffering from allergies can breathe freely here with healthy air and untouched nature and enjoy a carefree holiday. Moreover, since 2011, more than 110 companies in Bad Hindelang have been recognized as 'allergy-friendly'. In 2019, the Bavarian 'Heilbäder-Verband' awarded Bad Hindelang the TÜV seal of 'health resort for allergy sufferers'. After Bad Hindelang, the Oberjoch pass road starts and is one of the most famous recreational routes in Bavaria. It is Germany's most winding road through the Alps. This part consists of 106 turns. The road is so well integrated into the farm landscape that it has become an inseparable part of it, just like the neighboring villages and mountains, really fantastic to drive. Tip: Do not forget to enjoy the beautiful view which is possible at one of the many parking spaces with fantastic views. Finally you arrive in Wertach at the Grüntensee, a 2.5 km long and 11.2 m deep reservoir with a circumference of 8.2 km. The reservoir was completed in 1962 and is used for flood protection and electricity generation. Pfronten, the next village on your route after Nesselwang, is dedicated to the healing power of hay. This comes exclusively from ungrazed and unfertilized mountain pastures that lie at an altitude of more than 900 meters. The inexhaustible healing power of the hay from the mountain pastures with seventy different types of herbs, grasses and medicinal plants is used in all kinds of ways.

Driving along the Weissenssee you can already see today's final destination, Füssen, the highest town in Bavaria. It is located on the River Lech at 833 meters above sea level. The city has 15,608 inhabitants. The romantic old town of Füssen has an Italian atmosphere. The squares and street cafes invite you to pay a visit after a day on the motorcycle. You drive through the city to hotel Sommer where you can spend the night at the Forgensee.
Lindau am Bodensee
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Landhotel Zerlaut
Sightseeing Lindau
Deutsches hutmuseum
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Bavaria (; German: Bayern, [ˈbaɪɐn]; also Bavarian: Boarn), officially the Free State of Bavaria (German: Freistaat Bayern, [ˈfʁaɪʃtaːt ˈbaɪɐn] (listen); Bavarian: Freistoot Boarn), is a federal state in the south-east of Germany. With an area of 70,550.19 square kilometres (27,239.58 sq mi), Bavaria is the largest German state by land area, comprising roughly a fifth of the total land area of Germany. With over 13 million inhabitants, it is second in population only to North Rhine-Westphalia, but due to its large size it is one of the least densely populated states. Bavaria's main cities are Munich (its capital and largest city and also the third largest city in Germany), Nuremberg, and Augsburg.
The history of Bavaria includes its earliest settlement by Iron Age Celtic tribes, followed by the conquests of the Roman Empire in the 1st century BC, when the territory was incorporated into the provinces of Raetia and Noricum. It became a stem duchy in the 6th century AD following the collapse of the Western Roman Empire. It was later incorporated into the Holy Roman Empire, became an independent kingdom after 1806, joined the Prussian-led German Empire in 1871 while retaining its title of kingdom, and finally became a state of the Federal Republic of Germany in 1949.Bavaria has a unique culture, largely because of the state's large Catholic plurality and conservative traditions. Bavarians have traditionally been proud of their culture, which includes a language, cuisine, architecture, festivals such as Oktoberfest and elements of Alpine symbolism. The state also has the second largest economy among the German states by GDP figures, giving it a status as a rather wealthy German region.Contemporary Bavaria also includes parts of the historical regions of Franconia and Swabia.

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The 24 Most Beautiful Alpine Routes
The Alps, The Alps are a mountain range in Europe, stretching from the French Mediterranean coast in the southwest to the Pannonian Plain in the east. The area of the mountain range is more than 200,000 km².

In other words Passes and Mountain Roads!

Driving through the mountains is great! Especially over the mountain passes with hairpin bends and narrow winding roads. Every bend a different view where you can enjoy. There are many beautiful mountain passes in the Alps.

A selection that has also been incorporated into these routes:
The Stlevio Pass:
The Stelvio Pass, also known as Passo dello Stelvio, is mainly known for the stage in the Giro d'Italia. Due to the length and the difference in height, this pass is seen as one of the toughest tests in cycling. The Stelvio Pass reaches a maximum height of 2758 meters and is therefore one of the highest in the Alps. The pass connects the towns of Bormio and Prato Allo Stelvio. In winter the pass is closed due to heavy snowfall.

The Reschenpass:
The Reschenpass, also known as Passo di Resia, connects the Austrian state of Tyrol with the Italian province of South Tyrol. The pass reaches a maximum height of 1,504 meters and has been one of the most important north-south connections in the Alps in recent centuries. The pass was used long before Roman times. Along the way you will pass several highlights and historical relics. One of the highlights is the Reschensee. This lake was created after the construction of the dam and has completely submerged the village of Graun. The only thing that reminds of that is the clock tower in the middle of the lake.

Col du Galibier:
The French mountain pass Col du Galibier connects the towns of Saint-Michel-de-Maurienne and Briançon via the Col du Lautaret in the south and the Col du Télégraphe in the north. The mountain pass is part of the Tour de France and very much feared, due to the fact that it can only be reached via the other two mountain passes. The pass reaches a maximum height of 2646 meters. From there you can take a walk to the viewpoint at 2704 meters. You can admire the peaks of the Grand Galibier, Mont Blanc and La Meije here.

The Grossglockner High Alpine Road:
With a height of 3798 meters the Grossglockner is the highest mountain in Austria. To fully enjoy this impressive mountain, you can drive over the Grossglockner High Alpine Road and the accompanying pass. The route starts from Bruck am Grossglockner and ends in Heiligenblut. Of course you can drive in two directions. The pass reaches a maximum height of 2504 meters and is closed in winter due to heavy snowfall. Along the way you pass several stops with fun activities, information points, mountain huts and viewpoints. A visit to the Kaiser-Franz-Josefs-Höhe and Pasterzen Glacier is highly recommended.

The Col d'Izoard:
Just like the Col du Galibier, the Col d'Izoard is also part of a stage of the Tour de France. The mountain pass connects Briançon with the valley of the river Guil. The pass is partly located in the Regional Natural Park du Queyras and reaches a maximum height of 2360 meters. What is special about the Col d'Izoard is the barren and rocky landscape. Sometimes it feels like driving a car over the moon! Along the way you can stop at several points to enjoy the beautiful view.

The Bernina Pass:
The Bernina Express is one of the most famous rail trains in Switzerland and the Alps. The route is beautiful and partly included on the UNESCO World Heritage List. Parallel to the railway lies the Bernina pass, which connects the Veltlin valley with the Egandin valley. This beautiful Alpine road has a total length of 56 kilometers and reaches a maximum height of 2328 meters. Along the way you can enjoy views of the Morteratsch Glacier.

The Sella Pass:
The Sella Pass, also known as Passo di Sella, takes you over one of the most impressive mountain ranges in the Dolomites: the Sella massif. The pass connects Valle di Fassa with Val Gardena and reaches a maximum height of 2236 meters. At this height is also the border of the Italian provinces of Trentino and Bolzano. Along the way you can enjoy the view of this spectacular mountain world. Admire, for example, the three peaks of the Sasso Lungo massif, the Sella massif or the peaks of the Marmolada. You can also drive the Sella pass in combination with the Gardena pass, Pordoi pass and Campolongo pass.

The Grimsel Pass:
The Grimsel Pass connects Goms in Wallis with the Halis Valley in the Bernese Oberland. The pass reaches a maximum elevation of 2165 meters and is closed in winter due to snowfall. Over the centuries, the mountain pass has played an important role in trade between Switzerland and Italy. Now it is mainly the reservoirs that have an important function. These are used to generate electricity. The landscape you drive through is rugged, rocky and impressive. On top of the pass is a hotel and a restaurant with a special marmot park. The Dodensee (Totensee) is also located here. This lake owes its name to the many soldiers who died in the time of Napoleon.

The Gotthard Pass:
The Gotthard Pass, also known as Passo del San Gottardo and Saint Gotthard, connects the Swiss towns of Airolo and Andermatt. The mountain pass and associated tunnel are especially known among holidaymakers driving from Switzerland to Italy. But where the majority opt for the tunnel, it is precisely the pass that really completes the holiday. The Gotthard Pass has a length of about 26 kilometers and reaches a maximum height of 2106 meters. The route is beautiful and takes you along old villages and beautiful views.

The Silvretta High Alpine Road and Silvretta Pass:
The Paznaun Valley in Tyrol and the Montafon in Vorarlberg are connected by the Silvretta High Alpine Road. The route has a length of 22.3 kilometers and leads from Galtür to Partenen in 34 hairpin bends, via the 2032 meter high Bielerhöhe. The Silvrettasee is also located at this point, where you can enjoy a lovely walk. The pass is closed in winter due to snowfall.

The Simplon Pass:
Just like the Gotthard Pass, many holidaymakers also travel over the Simplon Pass every year. This mountain pass connects the Rhone Valley in the canton of Valais with the Valle d'Ossola in Piemonte. The pass is open all year round and reaches a maximum height of 2005 meters. Along the way you pass a number of buildings, including the well-known Simplon Hospiz from 1825. The hospiz is managed by the monks of St. Bernard. From the highest point on the pass, all kinds of hiking routes are possible and you will also come across a hotel where you can spend the night.

The Gerlos Pass:
The Gerlos Pass connects the Salzach Valley in the Salzburgerland with the Zillertal Valley in Tyrol. The pass is part of the Gerlos Alpenstraße and runs right through the Hohe Tauern National Park. Along the way you can enjoy beautiful views of the surroundings. The pass has a length of 12 kilometers and reaches a maximum height of 1531 meters. A ride over the Gerlos Pass can be ideally combined with a visit to the Krimmler Wasserfälle.

The Great St. Bernard Pass:
The Great St. Bernard Pass, better known as Col du Grand Saint Bernard, connects the Italian province of Valle d'Aosta with the Swiss canton of Valais. The pass is one of the highest in Switzerland and reaches a maximum height of 2469 meters. Like a number of other mountain passes in this list, the Great St. Bernard Pass has also been used as a connecting road for centuries. The pass is named after the St. Bernard dogs that used to help stranded travelers along with the monks. The pass is closed in winter.

The Timmelsjoch High Alpine Road:
The Timmelsjoch High Alpine Road connects the towns of Sölden in the Ötztal and Meran in South Tyrol. Tolls must be paid on the Hochgurgl - Moos route. Via a mountain road with about 60 hairpin bends you drive through a beautiful mountain world. With the Timmelsjoch Experience you can learn more about the history, the road and the environment via various stations. You can also visit the Top Mountain Crosspoint museum.

Col de l'Iseran:
With a maximum pass height of 2770 meters, the Col l'Iséran is one of the highest mountain passes in the Alps. The pass connects Bourg-Saint-Maurice with Bonneval-sur-Arc. Via a road full of hairpin bends you pass, among other things, Val-d'Isère and a side valley of the Maurienne that lies entirely in the National Park de la Vanoise. You can spot animals such as marmots and chamois and there is also a restaurant with a chapel on top of the pass.

The Gavia Pass:
The Gavia Pass (Italian Passo di Gavia) is a mountain pass in the Italian Alps, in the Lombardy region.
It is one of the highest pass roads in Europe. The road leads through the unspoilt Stelvio National Park. The road was built in the First World War to supply Italian soldiers who fought in the Italian-Austrian border area. The pass height is one of the most beautiful in the Alps. Here is the large Lago Bianco with, to the north, the mountain San Matteo (3684 meters). Lago Nero is slightly lower on the south side of the pass. Here the mountain group of the Adamello determines the view. There are many well-marked walks in the area. During the winter the pass is closed due to the heavy snowfall. The pass is often closed until May and June due to the large amount of snow.


Promoter has made a selection of the 24 Most Beautiful Alpine routes that they have set out in recent years.

The routes go through:
France
Austria
Switzerland
Italy

The most beautiful roads, the most beautiful views, the most beautiful viewpoints. The highest mountains, the fastest descents, hairpin bend after hairpin bend, you name it you can't get enough of it.

If you go on holiday in this region, take advantage of it, ALL routes in this collection have been checked and made equal for TomTom, Garmin and MyRoute-app Navigation by a MyRoute-app RouteXpert.

Have fun with this collection and while driving one of these routes. Enjoy all the beauty that the Alps and the Dolomites have to offer. Click on “View route” to read the review of the chosen route.

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24 Routes
8059.29 km
171h 24m
11 day trip from the Netherlands
8 countries in 11 days; The Netherlands, Germany, Austria, Italy, Switzerland, France, Luxembourg and Belgium. This route collections consists of 10 routes that I have driven with friends in the summer of 2019.

The start is in Geldermalsen Netherlands, the first 7 days you drive through the Netherlands, Germany, Austria, Italy, Switzerland, France and a piece of Luxembourg with overnight stays in hotels.

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.

There is no highway in the routes, only beautiful provincial and country roads, many beautiful passes with beautiful panoramas.

Be sure to check whether the passes are open before you leave.

These are routes for experienced drivers.

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3266.98 km
62h 32m
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