Europe Motorcycle Road Trip
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About
A solo motorcycle journey across Europe starting from Therwil to Geneva, then to Marieign for three days with scenic routes suggested for riding. The trip continues to Lugano, Stelvio Pass, Innsbruck, and Prague for two days, ending in Frankfurt. Key highlights include Furka Pass and Stelvio Pass. The ride is on a Royal Enfield Himalayan 450.i
B = base camp / start · S = summit · numbered markers = day start · arrow shows trail direction · use +/− to zoom
Route
12188 km
Destination(s)
- •Geneva Jet d'Eau and promenade
- •Martigny old town and Drance riverbanks
- •Furka Pass summit road
- •Martigny-Bourg vineyards
- •Lugano lakefront
- •Stelvio Pass
- •Innsbruck old town
- •Hall in Tirol
- •Prague Old Town Square
- •Vyšehrad
- •Nuremberg Altstadt Hauptmarkt
- •Frankfurt Central Station
Vehicle
bike
Ride difficulty
DifficultFitness required
AdvancedEquipment required
Things to carry
Begin motorcycle ride from Therwil, Basel-Landschaft, heading south on the A1/E25
Scenic detour and coffee stop in the Emmental region, near Burgdorf, for rolling hills and traditional farmsteads
Fuel stop and lunch
at Restaurant Freihof in Murten, overlooking the medieval town and lake
Continue ride through the Fribourg countryside to the shores of Lake Neuchâtel
Arrival and check-in
at Geneva Hotel
Explore the Jet d'Eau fountain and the lakeside promenade in Geneva
Depart Geneva, riding the scenic Route de l'Europe along the northern shore of Lac Léman
Coffee break at a lakeside café in the village of Morges
Scenic stop and photos at the iconic Château de Chillon, Montreux
Lunch at a traditional chalet restaurant in Villeneuve with lake views
Ride through the dramatic Rhône Valley to Martigny, check-in
at Youth Hostel Martigny
Explore the historic town center and relax along the banks of the Drance River
Early departure from Martigny, heading east through the Rhône Valley toward Brig
Begin the ascent of the legendary Furka Pass (2,429m), enjoying the sweeping curves
Stop at the Hotel Belvédère for a classic photo with the Rhone Glacier as a backdrop
Lunch at Gasthaus Tiefenbach near the pass summit
Ride to the Belvédère viewpoint near Fiesch for a panorama of the Great Aletsch Glacier
Begin the return journey to Martigny via Gletsch and the Rhône Valley
Arrive back at Youth Hostel Martigny
Ride to the Gorges du Trient for a walk on the suspended footpaths
Continue to the village of Salvan for panoramic views over the Trient valley
Lunch at a local farm restaurant in the Martigny-region vineyards
Leisurely motorcycle ride through the vineyards of Martigny-Bourg, stopping for a tasting
Visit the viewpoint
at Château de la Bâtiaz for a castle and valley panorama
Return to the hostel, evening walk through the town
Depart Martigny, ride toward Brig to begin the ascent of the Simplon Pass (2,005m)
Stop at the Simplon Pass summit hospice for photos and mountain views
Descend into Italy and have lunch in Domodossola at a small osteria
Enter the Ticino region of Switzerland, ride along the scenic shores of Lago Maggiore
Stop in Locarno for a stroll on the Piazza Grande and lakeside promenade
Arrival in Lugano, check-in
at Youth Hostel Lugano
Morning ride from Lugano along the eastern shore of Lake Como
Enter the Valtellina valley in Italy, stop for fuel in Sondrio
Lunch at Rifugio Garibaldi in Bormio
Begin the thrilling ascent of the Stelvio Pass (2,757m) from the south side with its 48 hairpin turns
Reach the summit, explore the area and take in the 360-degree Alpine panorama
Descend the north side to Prato allo Stelvio and check into Hotel Stelvio
Depart Prato allo Stelvio, ride north through the Vinschgau valley toward Merano
Scenic stop in the Stelvio National Park for mountain views
Cross into Austria via the Reschen Pass, stop to see the iconic submerged church tower in Reschen Lake
Lunch at Gasthof Reschenblick in Graun
Ride through the Inn Valley with views of Austrian villages and mountains toward Innsbruck
Arrive in Innsbruck, check-in
at Nala Individuellhotel
Ride the motorcycle to the base station and take the Nordkettenbahn cable car up to Hafelekar Peak (2,334m) for summit views
Descend and ride along the Inn River to the village of Rum for a short walk
Lunch at a traditional Gasthof in the nearby town of Hall in Tirol
Ride through the scenic Sellraintal valley for views of rugged Alpine peaks
Return to Innsbruck, stop
at the Café Sacher for an afternoon coffee and cake
Relax at the hotel or explore the Maria-Theresien-Straße pedestrian area
Early departure from Innsbruck, taking the scenic route via Kufstein
Cross into Germany, quick photo stop
at Schloss Kufstein
Lunch in a Gasthaus in the Bavarian town of Rosenheim
Cross the border into the Czech Republic near Strážný
Scenic ride through the Czech countryside toward Prague
Arrival in Prague, check-in
at Sir Toby's Hostel
Evening walk to the Old Town Square to see the Astronomical Clock at dusk
Ride the motorcycle to the base of Petřín Hill and take the funicular up for city views
Walk through the peaceful Petřín gardens and visit the Petřín Lookout Tower
Lunch at a local café in the Malá Strana (Lesser Town) district
Cross the Charles Bridge and ride to the Vyšehrad fortress for panoramic views of the Vltava River
Explore the tranquil gardens and cemetery
at Vyšehrad
Ride back to the hostel, dinner
at Lokál Dlouhááá for traditional Czech cuisine
Depart Sir Toby's Hostel, Prague, and ride west on the D5 motorway towards Pilsen
Stop in Pilsen for a coffee
at Kafé & Bar Jiřího z Poděbrad and see the Pilsner Urquell Brewery exterior
Lunch at Lokal U Zubatého Psa in Pilsen for a traditional Czech meal
Cross into Germany and ride the scenic B15 road through the Upper Palatinate Forest
Arrive and check-in
at Five Reasons Hotel & Hostel, Nuremberg
Evening walk through Nuremberg's Altstadt (Old Town) to the Hauptmarkt square and admire the Schöner Brunnen fountain
Visit the Nuremberg Castle (Kaiserburg) for panoramic city views
Explore the Dürer's House and walk through the historic craftsmen's lanes
Lunch at Bratwursthäusle bei St
Sebald for authentic Nuremberg bratwurst
Depart Nuremberg and ride the A3 autobahn towards Frankfurt, with a stop in Würzburg
Quick photo stop
at Würzburg Residence, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
Arrive in Frankfurt and conclude the trip near Frankfurt Central Station (Frankfurt Hauptbahnhof)
Visit: Café Sacher - Famous Viennese coffeehouse in Innsbruck for a slice of original Sacher-Torte.