R04 - Sisikon to Rickenbach
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Last edit: 26-01-2021
Route Summary
The Alps, a mountain range in Europe stretching 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, views and variations in the landscape make the Alps a true motorcycle paradise.The start of this route is at hotel Tellsplatte on Lake Lucerne. Via the Klausen Pass and a number of smaller passes such as the Sattelegg and the Raten you drive through beautiful Switzerland. The end point of this route is in the Black Forest in the German town of Rickenbach at Hotel Engel.
The route is for the more advanced motorcyclist given the occasional tight hairpin bends in the Alps. Good engine management is desired!
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7h 56m
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Distance
272.66 km
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Driving around the Alps is quite an experience. You have not yet passed one corner or the next one is coming. As you climb from the valley, see the landscape change from wooded slopes with splashing waterfalls to alpine meadows where no trees can be found and asphalt roads that cut through the eternal snow. When you arrive at the top of the mountain, enjoy phenomenal views of the surrounding snow-capped peaks, as if you were standing on the roof of the world. For me that is pure enjoyment and that is why I rate this route with 5 stars.The route starts at the Hotel Tellsplatte on the wonderfully beautiful Vierwaldstätter See. The first part you drive along the water, every now and then the beautiful view is interrupted by a tunnel. In Burglen you follow the route towards the Klausenpass, which is quickly reached. After driving well and 10 kilometers you will find yourself again between the green meadows between which the asphalt is beautifully curly laid out. Wherever you look, it is a joy to see. Switzerland at its best.
The Klausenpass is traditionally not as important as other mountain passes, although it is the only one in the region. In 1899 the pass road was opened, which was later little modified, only repaved. Most of the pass road is quite narrow. Due to the high costs, the Klausenpass is closed in winter. Because it is difficult to combine with other mountain passes, the Klausenpass is not as popular as the Furkapass or Grimselpass, for example. However, that doesn't make it any less beautiful.
The climb to the top of the Klausen Pass is accompanied by great views of green valleys and snow-capped peaks. Once at the top you have a beautiful view of the road you have just traveled. Definitely take a picture!
After the last hairpin bend of the Klausen Pass you meander through the valley towards Mollis and Oberurnen. In the latter place it is time for a well-deserved cup of coffee. From the elevated terrace of this establishment you have a pleasant view while enjoying your coffee.
After coffee, you will swing for a while on the road with number 3 and then turn left in Schübelbach to start the ascent of the Sattelegg, a pass with a pass height of 1190 meters. Despite this low altitude, there is still a winter sports area on top of this pass. With no less than 1 kilometer and 1 lift. But still, with snow you can get on the skis. Hopefully you will not see snow while driving this route and you can enjoy the beauty that this pass has to offer. These are wonderful curves in addition to the beautiful green landscape! A few hairpin bends at the start and nice twists.
At the bottom of the Sattelegg descent you come to Sihlsee, an artificial lake created by damming the Sihl River and flooding part of the upper Sihl Valley. The lake is the largest artificial lake in Switzerland in terms of surface area with a maximum length of 8.5 kilometers and a maximum width of 2.5 kilometers. The maximum depth is 17 meters and it has an estimated volume of 96,000,000 m3.
The route runs from the Sihlsee towards the Ratenpas, a pass with a height of 1077 meters. The pass has some great curves that you can pass quite quickly, the pass has a length of about 9 kilometers. Not a spectacular distance, but the incredibly smooth asphalt and the view over the green pastures more than makes up for that.
At the bottom of the descent you have arrived at Lake Ägerisee, a lake of 7.2 km². The main influx is the Hüribach, the outflow is the Lorze. The Ägerisee has been used as a drinking water reservoir since 1992. Water from the lake is still used for this.
After you have left the Ägerisee behind you, you have the opportunity to visit the local stalactite caves in the Lorze valley near Baar. The caves of Höllgrotten are unlike any other stalactite caves in the world. While other caves were carved out of bedrock by underground watercourses in a process of millions of years, the Höllgrotten Caves were formed on the surface in a relatively short period of about 3000 years, making them relatively "young". Definitely worth a visit!
After the underground natural beauty, it is high time to take care of the inner man. This is easy to do at Restaurant Buchenegg, located in a beautiful location with a large outdoor terrace from which you have a great view over the valley below. Just walk to the edge of the terrace. Don't forget the photo camera!
The route continues meandering through the wonderfully beautiful surroundings. Then again beautiful green meadows where you drive in between, then pieces of forest that seem to never end. You drive unnoticed towards the German border.
However, before you reach the border with Germany, the Salhöhe pass is first on the route. This is the last Swiss pass in this route and has a pass height of 779 meters. However, the road over it is to feast on and now and then you really see that you are driving at height. The road will treat you to a series of great turns!
On top of the pass, there is a great opportunity for a short break to enjoy a cup of coffee or another drink.
Also in the descent you can enjoy the winding asphalt and the beautiful views that you get to see. The winding continues until Laufenburg where you cross the Rhine, leaving Switzerland behind. The beautiful Swiss country is exchanged for another great region: The Black Forest. Here too it is wonderful to steer and not unimportant: The police keep the coupon book in the pocket for 20 km / h longer. And if they bring it out, the sanctions are relatively low, especially by Dutch standards.
After the first kilometers through the Black Forest you will arrive at Alemannenhof Hotel Engel in Rickenbach. Great terrace and a hostess who knows how to keep a bunch of motorcyclists happy: Good food and a good pot of beer!
Have fun driving this route!
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From Innsbruck to Holland in 7 days
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. Driving around in the Alps is really quite an experience. You haven't gone through one bend yet or the next one is already on its way. Climbing from the valley, you can see the landscape change from wooded slopes with splashing waterfalls to alpine meadows where no trees can be found and asphalt roads that cut through the eternal snow. Arriving at the top of the mountain, enjoy phenomenal views over the surrounding snow-capped peaks, as if you were on the roof of the world.
The 7 routes of this collection lead you from Austria to the Netherlands via Italy, Switzerland, Germany and a few kilometers in France. Several passes are visited, including the Tonale, the Gavia, the Stelvio, the St Gotthard, the Grimsel and so on. Each and every one of them fits that are a joy to drive.
You would think that after the Alps the fun is over, but nothing could be further from the truth. From the Alps you drive through Switzerland into the Black Forest. You can have fun for a week in that area alone. From the Black Forest you drive to the Eifel, also a famous area among motorcyclists. Think, for example, of the crowded Nürburgring.
The last part of the route goes over the highway, because then you have arrived in an uninteresting area: the Ruhr area. Busy, gray and gray. Reason to do this via the highway, then you can quickly get through it. Driving indoors is not an issue here as far as I'm concerned. You drive from one town to another, often equipped with many traffic lights and associated heavy traffic.
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. Fun facts, quite educational. Often there are also places indicated where you can find some entertainment, for example a suspension bridge at a great height. 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. 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 Stelvio, 289km
R02 - Stelvio to Maccagno, 264km
R03 - Maccagno to Sisikon, 271km
R04 - Sisikon to Rickenbach, 273km
R05 - Rickenbach to Forbach, 253km
R06 - Forbach to Kirchberg, 288km
R07 - Kirchberg to Arnhem, 400km
Have fun driving these routes!
The 7 routes of this collection lead you from Austria to the Netherlands via Italy, Switzerland, Germany and a few kilometers in France. Several passes are visited, including the Tonale, the Gavia, the Stelvio, the St Gotthard, the Grimsel and so on. Each and every one of them fits that are a joy to drive.
You would think that after the Alps the fun is over, but nothing could be further from the truth. From the Alps you drive through Switzerland into the Black Forest. You can have fun for a week in that area alone. From the Black Forest you drive to the Eifel, also a famous area among motorcyclists. Think, for example, of the crowded Nürburgring.
The last part of the route goes over the highway, because then you have arrived in an uninteresting area: the Ruhr area. Busy, gray and gray. Reason to do this via the highway, then you can quickly get through it. Driving indoors is not an issue here as far as I'm concerned. You drive from one town to another, often equipped with many traffic lights and associated heavy traffic.
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. Fun facts, quite educational. Often there are also places indicated where you can find some entertainment, for example a suspension bridge at a great height. 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. 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 Stelvio, 289km
R02 - Stelvio to Maccagno, 264km
R03 - Maccagno to Sisikon, 271km
R04 - Sisikon to Rickenbach, 273km
R05 - Rickenbach to Forbach, 253km
R06 - Forbach to Kirchberg, 288km
R07 - Kirchberg to Arnhem, 400km
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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.
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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.
From the enchanting Czech Republic you travel through the Steinwald Nature Reserve towards Frankfurt am Main, where you pass many other nature reserves along the way.
You then continue your journey towards Koblenz, where the Moselle and the Rhine meet. The last part of this tour runs through the Eifel back to the final destination in the south of the Netherlands.
This extensive tour includes all the highlights for an all-encompassing experience where you can fully experience European diversity.
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.
After crossing the border with Belgium, the beauty of the Ardennes reveals itself. You then cross part of Germany after which you drive south towards France. During this part you will encounter the beautiful Alps.
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.
From the enchanting Czech Republic you travel through the Steinwald Nature Reserve towards Frankfurt am Main, where you pass many other nature reserves along the way.
You then continue your journey towards Koblenz, where the Moselle and the Rhine meet. The last part of this tour runs through the Eifel back to the final destination in the south of the Netherlands.
This extensive tour includes all the highlights for an all-encompassing experience where you can fully experience European diversity.
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.
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