Schwarzwald Nord Motorrad-Tour (Black Forest Motorcycle Tour)

[Stichill]

Boy does that bring back memories. My wife and I did an Edelweiss Tour in 2010 I think, and we rode thru that area. Even stopped at one of the passes for some Black Forest Cake. The day we rode thru the Black Forest it was very foggy and quite eerie. I wanted to ride a BMW thru the Alps since I was a kid in the 1950's and finally did it. We loved riding in Europe, and if Europe was as close as Canada, I would ride there often. As it is, its a difficult and expensive proposition for Americans. we were based in Erding if memory serves me, the Henry hotel maybe?

At any rate excellent report. Thanks

Here is a report I did back then for another forum. I think most of the pictures are no longer there, but the narration is worth a read still I think. It might bring back some memories for you as well.

http://rideohio.org/showthread.php?t=109...=Edelweiss

Some of my friends don't agree with me, but I think Europe is the world's premier motorcycling location. Yes, we have mountains in North America too, but the problem is that we put most of the roads along the rivers. And we don't have a lot of roads in the mountains in any case; the Rockies are almost barren of roads. Switzerland is full of roads and they have no problem going over passes with the most incredible switchbacks.

As far as the general European countryside...it is absolutely lovely. Urban sprawl is not allowed, so when you leave a town you are in the country. But you are never far from terrific amenities like a great cup of coffee, an expertly prepared meal made with high-quality ingredients, a cozy, clean and charming hotel, and locally brewed draught beer. In the US, you might end up at Super 8 eating Hunt Brothers Pizza from the gas station.

Stichill, if you decide to come around my parts let me know! I live in Gingins (you can look for it on Google Maps). The riding around here is excellent, and although I do most of my riding in the Juras, the alps ar just 45 minutes away for some really serious stuff!

Count on it - thanks for the invitation!