
Alsace and the Black Forest
Join us on a journey through some of the richest legendary landscapes in the heart of Europe, riding tradition-steeped scenic routes through Germany, Austria, Switzerland and France.
Home to storybook castles, you'll see King Ludwig II’s beloved Neuschwanstein and medieval walled towns originally built of timber-framed houses.
From Munich, the capital of Bavaria, we head south towards Austria to explore parts of the German Alpine road, racing over the rolling hills to salute spectacular Switzerland. Winding up sinuous mountain roads, we ride deep into the Black Forest where numerous hairpin bends complement the faster pace. Emerging from the forest, we enter the lovely, open landscape of the Alsace wine producing region in France at a more relaxed pace. From Roman ruins to the fortified walls of Rothenburg ob der Tauber, the region is nothing short of idyllic.
Our invitation goes out to all history lovers and adventure seekers. The combination of top-notch riding and stunning scenery will simply make you wish your road trip took longer.
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Day 1: Arrival in Munich/Freising
We will greet you at the Munich airport and take you to the hotel in Freising. Located about 25 minutes to the north of Munich, Freising is the oldest city in Bavaria with an almost 1300 year history. Take some time to rest or do some sightseeing before the tour briefing. If you arrive early, you can take the train to Munich. A short ride brings you to the capital of beautiful Bavaria. This city has a lot to offer, whether you are interested in history, parks, beer gardens or shopping. At 4 PM we'll meet for an introductory meeting and wrap up our first day in a traditional restaurant, toasting with one of the many craft beers Bavaria is known for. ˝Prost!˝
Day 2: Munich - Füssen
Garmisch is also a home to every year’s BMW Motorrad days, a great experience for any motorcyclist. We’ll begin encountering some gentle sweepers riding toward Austria, connecting to the famous German “Alpine Road” all the way to Füssen. This city is the southernmost point of the famous "Romantic Road" and is the perfect place from which to visit the royal palace of Neuschweinstein, the model for Walt Disney’s Magic Kingdom.
Day 3: Füssen - Lake Constance
We will take a guided tour before continuing our scenic and exhilarating ride through the rolling landscape to Lake Constance on the Rhine at the northern foot of the Alps. Known as Bodensee in German, this largest lake in Central Europe is situated at the intersection of Switzerland/Germany/Austria. Our stay for the night is on the historic island of Lindau, surrounded by a luscious green environment and snow-covered mountains.
Day 4: Lake Constance - Ribeauville
With a width of 150 meters, the Rhine drops (coming from Lake Constance) over the rocks from a height of 23 meters. In search for the smoothest roads, we’ll be leaving Switzerland, heading to the Southern Black Forest, riding undulating, sweeping and often spectacular roads in this part of the Germany. In the second half of the day we ride past Freiburg, crossing to France, partially connecting to the Alsace Wine Route with its picturesque villages like Ribeauville and Colmar, into the impressive Vosges Mountains, covering a large area of the Alsacian territory.
Day 5: Ribeauville rest day
The region boasts a remarkable architectural legacy. Timber-framed houses, generally characterized by flat clay tiles and half-timbered building fronts, are found in both the cities and the countryside. We will get to indulge ourselves by tasting famous Alsatian wines that are not produced anywhere else in France and fabulous cuisine. The most eager riders can tackle another adventure, riding an exciting loop on twisty, hilly roads to Vosges Regional Natural Park.
Day 6: Ribeauville - Black Forest
This is a spectacular ride, exploring the rich and verdant countryside, dotted with pretty villages, the highest of Germany’s waterfalls in the city of Triberg and its Black Forest Museum, well known for the famous cuckoo clocks. Passing the spa town of Baden-Baden we will end the day in northern Black Forest.
Day 7: Black Forest - Rothenburg ob der Tauber
The name of this east to west route speaks for itself, lined castle to castle through romantic medieval towns for almost 1200 km. The scenic ride will follow the Neckar River through beautiful countryside. We will enjoy medieval masterpieces and a variety of period costume performances at festivals amid authentic surroundings and medieval markets. These vivid experiences will end in Rothenburg ob der Tauber, Germany's best-preserved walled town in the Franconian heartland.
Day 8: Rothenburg ob der Tauber - Munich
We’ll be passing Ingolstadt, known for its Audi Automobile Museum, devoted to the history of Audi and its predecessors and the focal point of the Audi Forum Ingolstadt. By late afternoon, Munich will greet us once more. That evening, we'll meet for our farewell dinner.
Day 9: Munich/ Freising departure
If you have an afternoon flight planned, you can walk the Old Town and enjoy the local sites once more before returning home filled with great memories.
Pricing
Motorcycle | 2024 Price for the RIDER * Based on sharing a double / twin room |
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4.400 € |
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4.490 € |
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4.680 € |
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4.910 € |
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5.070 € |
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5.670 € |
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Your own motorcycle | 3.770 € |
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Passenger | 3.420 € |
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490 € |
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Book a single room with your tour. |
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7.50 % |
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Purchasing trip cancellation insurance allows customers to receive a refund for a tour when a customer must cancel a tour for reasons covered by this insurance. Trip cancellation insurance costs 7,5% of the total listed price of the tour, including supplements like motorcycle upgrades, single room requests, and passenger costs. |
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175 € |
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Seguro VIP y Super VIP Por un costo fijo de 20 EUR por día, El seguro VIP reduce su depósito de seguridad para la motocicleta, mientras que el seguro Super VIP lo reduce a cero (0 EUR) y cuesta 30 EUR por día. El seguro VIP está disponible en todos nuestros tours y alquileres de 7 días o más. Vea la tabla a continuación:
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280 € |
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VIP & Super VIP insuranceFor a fixed cost of 25 EUR per day VIP Insurance lowers your security deposit for the motorcycle, while Super VIP Insurance reduces your security deposit to zero (0 EUR) and costs 40 EUR per day. VIP insurance is available on all our tours and rentals of 7 days or more. See the chart below:
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Alsace and the Black Forest includes:
- Late model motorcycle with lockable hard luggage and tank bags plus a Third party liability insurance and Comprehensive vehicle insurance.
- Experienced guide on a motorcycle. Support van for luggage, souvenir purchases and 1 or 2 passengers.
- 8 nights' accommodation in quality 4**** hotels.
- 8 complete buffet breakfasts in the hotel.
- 7 dinners, mostly in traditional local restaurants.
- Airport transfers up to 5 days prior to the tour start, on the last day of the tour and one day after the tour.
- All maps with marked routes for the region being toured.
- Extensive tour booklet.
- Entrance fee to Neuschwanstein Castle.
- GPS with all the routes uploaded.
Not included in the price:
Air ticket, dinners on rest days, most lunches, drinks, gasoline, tolls, personal spending, and tips.
Tour Cancellation Insurance: more information HERE.
* 2025 prices will be set in October 2024. If the increase compared to the 2024 prices is more than 5%, you can cancel the tour without a fee until Oct 31, 2024.
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