Motorcycle Routes
- Stelvio from Munich (726km) Download GPX See a flyover of the route
Start in Munich and head through Straßlach, stopping in the Lüdwigshohe to admire a view to the Alps. Continue through Königsdorf and to the Kochelsee and Walchsee (motorcycles are technically not permitted on the switchbacks in this area between 15:00 and 21:00). Then descend into the small Bavarian town of Wallgau before passing through Mittenwald. The Partnachklamm is a nice stop if you're up for a bit of hiking. Then you'll head through the Leutascher Valley and descend toward Innsbruck with a great view to the high Alps. Ride through Telfs and join the Inntall Autobahn for about 20-30km to Landeck. Here you'll need the Vignette for Austria. The route bypasses the long tunnel that normally goes to Fließ. You'll then go over the Reschenpass and descend to the Reschensee in Italy. The cafes hat face the Reschensee are a decent place for a break. The Haidepark is a great break stop south of Reschensee. Then go through the Stelviopass and land in Bormio. A great 2-day trip would be to follow the entire route up through Merano, passing over the Rombopass (Timmelsjoch), Sölden and the Ötztal, Kühtai, Achensee, and Tegernsee. Hotel Regina in Sölden is a nice overnight stop, as is The Vue Skybar for a cocktail (if it is open).
Vital Stats:
- Starting point: Munich
- Distance: 726km
- Killer Feature: Stelvio Pass
- Estimated Travel Time: 2-day trip
- Stopover: Sölden
Features:
- Mountain Views: yes
- Mountain Passes: yes
- Alpine Valley: yes
- Lakes: yes
- Rivers: yes
- Twisties: yes
- Autobahn: yes (<75km)
- Austria toll sticker/vignette required: yes
- Swiss toll sticker/vignette required: no
- Gravel/offroad: no
- Kühtai Loop from Munich (375km) Download GPX See a flyover of the route
Staring in Munich, this route goes through Walchensee and Mittenwald in Germany, then through Leutash in Austria before descending into the Inntal for some highway kilometers to Ötxtal for the first rest stop at Pole Position for MotorFreaks. After the stop, the route climbs sharply to the Kühtai winter sports resort in the Stubai Alps for a quick coffee stop. The route follows the Kühtai saddle before descending back down into the Inntal for some highway kilometers to Jenbach. From Jenbach, the route climbs to the next rest stop at Panoramarestuarant Kanzelkehre. After a quick coffee, the route turns north and passes by the Achensee toward Tegernsee, the last recommended rest stop. After Tegernsee, head back to the Autobahn for a fast return to Munich.
Vital Stats:
- Starting point: Munich
- Distance: 375km
- Killer Feature: Kühtai Winter Sports Resort
- Estimated Travel Time: Day trip, 6+ hours
Features:
- Mountain Views: yes
- Mountain Passes: yes
- Alpine Valley: yes
- Lakes: yes
- Rivers: yes
- Twisties: yes
- Autobahn: yes (<75km)
- Austria toll sticker/vignette required: yes
- Swiss toll sticker/vignette required: no
- Gravel/offroad: no