Euro Trip June 2012

jaxZ4 · Post by **jaxZ4** » Mon Feb 27, 2012 12:19 am

Hi

Thought I would outline Mrs Jax' and I euro road trip - destination Stelvio etc.

We're catching the ferry from Newcastle to Amsterdam
Driving to Stuttgart - visit Porsche museum
Driving to Davos, Switzerlannd
Driving 5 or so Swiss/Italian mountain passes Fluella, Stelvio, Livigno tunnel etc.
Heading into Germany - visit Neuschwenstein castle, some of the romantic road area, then head to Munich (BMW museum), Ingolstatd (Audi -yes we also drive on the dark side) - no time for Mercedes this visit, then the Spa town of Baden Baden, heading north back into Netherlands where we'll briefly visit friends then home - all in a rather hectic 10 days

Commments, tips, ridicule or recommendations all welcomed.

jaRED · Post by **jaRED** » Mon Feb 27, 2012 7:13 am

Very nice. Will be really interested to hear how it goes as 'The Guiseleys' are looking at a similar route.

Adamski · Post by **Adamski** » Mon Feb 27, 2012 7:50 am

Sounds like a lot of driving! Enjoy

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roofless · Post by **roofless** » Mon Feb 27, 2012 8:02 am

Excellent trip, look forward to seeing pics when you get back

Lance · Post by **Lance** » Mon Feb 27, 2012 12:19 pm

Am off to Switzerland by bike in July, Neuschwenstein castle is on my list to see.

If do-able, go have a look at Hitlers mountain retreat at Berchesgarten an amazing place, amazing views and amazing route up the mountain.

Dachau is worth a visit too if nearby your route. Incredibly moving.

Furka/Susten/Grimsel passes in Switzerland all run back to back and are worth a day out.

Tip - whatever you choose to do, allow ample time. Trying to squeeze too much in too short a time can make the trip become a chore. Make the absolute best of what you can do, rather than rush more than you can do.....enjoy

MalcMac · Post by **MalcMac** » Mon Feb 27, 2012 1:14 pm

If your heading to Baden-Baden try to pick up the Freudenstadt - Baden Baden route via B500.
It's one of the nicest stretches of road in Schwarzwald - lots of wiggly bits.

Google maps

jaxZ4 · Post by **jaxZ4** » Mon Feb 27, 2012 10:29 pm

Thanks for responses.

Pics and report will of course follow jaRED/roofless

Lance - yes that's the dilemma - a vast collection of "must sees" but a strict 10 days and wanting time to savour them all - I will look at Berchesgarten and some other Swiss passes though probably skip Dachua this time - we've visited both Auschwitz and the Cambodian Killing Fileds/Museum plus visiting Berlin again this year so feel we've done our stint at some of the the world's most harrowing places - though I agree it's immensely important to visit such sites.

MalcMac (what was wrong with Bumper as a new forum name ?) - that's sounds like a good tip thanks - we can indeed take that route on way to B-B.

Keep em comin` . . .. .

MalcMac · Post by **MalcMac** » Wed Feb 29, 2012 12:09 pm

jaxZ4 wrote:Thanks for responses.

MalcMac (what was wrong with Bumper as a new forum name ?) -

Keep em comin` . . .. .

Are you never going to forget?

cj_eds · Post by **cj_eds** » Wed Feb 29, 2012 12:32 pm

Sounds like a good trip, enjoy!

Taz · Post by **Taz** » Tue May 29, 2012 6:53 am

stelvio pass - awesome

have a great trip, looking forward to some pics

jaxZ4 · Post by **jaxZ4** » Wed May 30, 2012 6:38 pm

Thanks - in final prep mode soon. Think mrs Jax is getting nervous - will of course post pics.

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Taz · Post by **Taz** » Wed May 30, 2012 6:40 pm

jaxZ4 wrote:Thanks - in final prep mode soon. Think mrs Jax is getting nervous - will of course post pics.

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tell her she is only allowed 2 pairs of shoes, the kitchen sink is a definate no

SUUNTOBOB · Post by **SUUNTOBOB** » Wed May 30, 2012 6:46 pm

Are you going to national in the lakes - will you be back?

jaxZ4 · Post by **jaxZ4** » Wed May 30, 2012 7:00 pm

No sorry can't make that one. Why ?

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SUUNTOBOB · Post by **SUUNTOBOB** » Fri Jun 01, 2012 9:42 am

Hi
would have been nice to see how you got on, i have planned a trip to croatia and back for aug taking in nurburgring, munich, venice and i'm not sure which way to come back, want to do some twisty mountain roads

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