Tuesday, July 18, 2023 | Stefan Eisenbrandt / Thomas Repplinger | Europe
The event that everything's about these days: the BMW Days in Berlin. For some, it's the end of their tour, but for our friends from Argentina, the fun just begins. Together with over 300 people from all over the world, we meet for the first time today and get in the mood for our tour. After a city tour of Berlin, we then head to the BMW Days, where everyone has found his personal highlight, at the latest at the joint gala dinner with delicacies, music and dancing. A successful start to the tour
As of today,
we're on two wheels. After everyone has received their bike of choice, we set off. First of all, we have to escape the wild hustle and bustle of Berlin. We stop in Lutherstadt Wittenberg for a meal and a visit to the historic old town. At the end of the day we arrive in Leipzig. The hotel at the impressive city hall is a good starting point to visit the city and not far from the pizzeria where we finish the day.
Today we are driving from Leipzig to Bamberg. Almost 300 km to the south. Via Naumburg through the Schwarza valley towards Bamberg. Stops are planned today in Naumburg at the cathedral, and in Eisfeld at the memorial of the inner-German border.
It continues south. From Bamberg we're riding through Franconian Switzerland to Neuburg an der Donau. The roads are becoming more and more interesting and the landscapes in northern Bavaria are really impressive. Since it's a very hot day, we decide to take short breaks to arrive at the hotel early. A good idea, because the quiet town of Neuburg is really worth a visit. Some even use the time to cool off in the Danube. A great day with a nice mix of motorcycling, nature and city life.
Today we will experience the typical Bavaria. Small villages, lush meadows with happy cows and everything that goes with it. We are getting closer and closer to the Alps. Around noon we reach the area around Füssen where we can take a look at Neuschwanstein Castle. Afterwards we drive through the Lechtal to Warth. Right in the middle of the mountains.
Today it's going to be diverse. Our route takes us through four countries in one day: Austria, Lichtenstein, Switzerland and Italy. On the way there are five wonderful pass roads where we can enjoy our favourite hobby
Rest day in Livigno. Some make extensive use of the spa facilities at our tour hotel, some go shopping, but of course a large proportion explore the area around Livigno on their motorbikes.
The best for last. Passo della Stelvio - The queen of alpine roads. Many many switchbacks and lots of fun. After that down to the sunken church at Lake Reschensee and up again via Reschenpass to Austria. Finally a magnificient view on a skywalk before we go to Edelweiss Headquarter in Mieming. That's the plan for today.
The last day of our trip. Today we are going to Munich to the BMW Museum. What a great ending. Once again let everything pass in review and look at the 100 year motorcycle history of BMW. Afterwards we get some souvenirs and pack everything for the journey home. A great time comes to an end. Many thanks to the great group. Thank you for riding with us. We hope to see you again sometime on an Edelweiss tour and wish you all the best. See you soon, your tour guides, Stefan and Tom.
muchas gracias, hasta la vista