Bavarian Adventure

 

This tour truly delivers on every level. Fantastic Roads such as the B500 and the Grossglockner high alpine pass, stunning scenery, majestic lakes and plenty of time to relax as the trip takes us to some of the most scenic and often forgotten parts of Austria.  Meeting at Dover to catch our morning crossing, we shall soon  be across the Channel and making ground to our first hotel for the night. The location of the lakes means we have to crunch some miles today so we will use some of the faster roads passing through before entering Germany to our first nights stop. 

 

A good run through the Black Forest and the B500 we shall exit the Forest passing through picturesque German villages, and then by-passing Munich before we reach our destination in the heart of the Austrian lakes, our base for the next three nights. Still more to come as we travel back into Bavaria for a further 3 nights to the picturesque Fussen via the Gorssglockner high Alpine pass before we start our journey back to Calais with a final stop over to enjoy the Trier Wine festival.

 

 

Meeting at Dover as our departue point to cross the Channel, we shall take an early afternoon crossing to Calais. Disembarked from the boat, a quick headcount and fuel check we shall head into Germany to our first night's stopover. With some ground to cover we will be using the faster road network to make some good progress. Our evening meal is provided tonight where we can all relax and freshen up for the next day.

 

A mixture of routes today as we combine some fast roads before we enter the Black Forest at Baden Baden and join and enjoy the Famous B500. A delightful road which never fails to please and great scenery to boot. Exiting the Forest we shall reach our second hotel in Gammertingen. An evening 3 course meal is provided. 

 

By passing Munich and passing Lake Chiemsee we shall cross the Austrian Border near Salzburg before reaching our first destination  in the heart of the Austrian lake district.

 

Our Hotel is situated in the heart of the Salzgammergut region of central Austria surround by breathtaking panoramic landscape and surrounded by a majestic backdrop of mountains. With a wellness centre, indoor pool and outdoor jacuzzi this is the perfect place to enjoy a little luxury and relaxation and a great location to explore the wonderful lakes and roads in the region. Your evening meals are also provided for the duration of our stay. 

 

Suitably refreshed from breakfast, and eager to hit the road, we shall take a leisurely ride enjoying the roads and scenery of the Austrian Lakes, visiting the Lakes Wolfgangsee, Mondsee, Altersee and Traunsee before reaching the UNESCO world heritage town of Hallstatt before returning back to our hotel for dinner.

 

You are however more than welcome to relax in your surroundings if you prefer a day off the bikes.

 

On todays ride out, we shall be taking the High Alpine Pass of the Grossglockner providing 48km of pure biker heaven curving through open meadows and flowing rivers. Rising in altitude  to 2571 metres at Edelwiess peak. We will be out all day, none the less a great day and definatley one to have the camera  present.

 

We leave today and wave goodbye to the Lakes as we start the next leg of our Journey to Fussen in Germany. Home to Schloss Neuschwanstein the famous castle to which was the inspiration for Walt Disney. A truly picturesque town that sits behind the German romantic road at the edge of the Algovian Alps and Ammergau Mountians.

 

For the next three nigths you are free to enjoy the local bars and restaurants at your own leisure.  

 

You should be pretty used to the format by now and an optional ride out will take place for those of you who wish to partake. However if you prefer some time off the bike take some time to enjoy the Castles of King Ludwig which are on our doorstep and the pretty waterfalls on the Lech River. 

 

Free Day: Unlike our other free days, a planned day off giving everyone the opportunity to refresh and spend some time off the bikes and explore this wonderful location

  

Reluctantly we must leave Fussen behind us this morning and start our journey back. However a fantastic route is in our midst as we ride part of the Old Romantic Road before heading west where we shall use faster roads to our last overnight stop of the Trip. However your holiday has not finished yet as we get to enjoy the Trier wine festival which takes place nearby. Our hosts welcome us to enjoy this celebration with them and kindly invite us to one of their wine and beer stands. A perfect way to spend our last night together share your holiday stories and rub shoulders with local life.