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  • Start: Friedrichshafen / Germany 
  • End: Lindau / Germany
  • Hotel: 3 nights in a ***hotel in the Canton of Graubünden, with breakfast and dinner as a 3-course menu
  • Duration: 4 days including arrival and departure to the hotel
  • Total distance: approx. 730 km over 4 stages, excluding travel to and from the start and finish locations.

No planning stress - on this self guided tour we plan your route and pre-book all accommodation for you.
We take care of everything, from catering to accommodation - of course on selected routes that are sure to impress.
You ride by yourself - free and independently-!

Season from June to October, starting every Monday and Friday

Upon request, we are happy to book an extra hotel for your arrival and departure near the meeting points. (Costs vary depending on availability)

  • Start: Friedrichshafen / Germany 
  • End: Lindau / Germany
  • Hotel: 3 nights in a ***hotel in the Canton of Graubünden, with breakfast and dinner as a 3-course menu
  • Duration: 4 days including arrival and departure to the hotel
  • Total distance: approx. 730 km over 4 stages, excluding travel to and from the start and finish locations.

No planning stress - on this self guided tour we plan your route and pre-book all accommodation for you.
We take care of everything, from catering to accommodation - of course on selected routes that are sure to impress.
You ride by yourself - free and independently-!

Season from June to October, starting every Monday and Friday

Upon request, we are happy to book an extra hotel for your arrival and departure near the meeting points. (Costs vary depending on availability)

Itineraries

Day 1

Journey to the hotel 240Km

Your adventure begins in the morning in Friedrichshafen. You take the ferry across Lake Constance and take in the first wonderful views. Once you arrive in Romanshorn, you continue your journey to the picturesque Walensee. In the afternoon, your first pass awaits you: the Klausen Pass at 1,952 meters. Your route continues towards Andermatt and over the Oberalp Pass at 2,046 meters, until you finally arrive at your cozy hotel in the canton of Graubünden.

Day 2

Alpine passes 150km

On the second day of your adventure, right after a delicious breakfast, you'll start your vehicle. Your first destination is the Oberalp Pass at 2,046 meters, then continue to Andermatt. Just half an hour away, the legendary Furka Pass awaits you at 2,436 meters. Here, at the Hotel Belvedere, James Bond once had a breathtaking car chase. A quick stop for photos, and then you continue to the Nufenen Pass, which is even higher at 2,480 meters, before turning towards Italy and the beautiful Ticino region. The highlight of the day is the drive up the cobblestone Via Tremolo to the St. Gotthard Pass at 2,106 meters. After about 150 km through magnificent landscapes and countless curves, you return to the hotel. Plenty of time to do the loop again!

Day 3

Alpine passes 170Km

Today, a route of approximately 170 km awaits you. After a delicious breakfast, your adventure begins with the ascent over the Oberalp Pass towards Göschenen. The day immediately brings you a highlight: the Susten Pass at an altitude of 2224 m. After a refreshing lunch break, you'll conquer the Grimsel Pass at 2165 m – enjoy the breathtaking view! Then, it's straight on to the Furka Pass at 2436 m, only this time from the other side, with a fantastic view of the Rhone Glacier. After about 6 hours, including breaks and photo stops, you'll find yourself back at the hotel.

Day 4

Return journey 175km

Today, your fantastic road trip through Central Switzerland comes to an end. After breakfast, you begin your journey home. You'll pass through charming villages, drive over the Carrera Höhe (943 meters) to Chur, and then continue along the picturesque Sankt Luzisteig (713 meters), always heading towards Liechtenstein and Lindau on Lake Constance. In the afternoon, your tour, full of impressive experiences and countless photos, unfortunately comes to an end, and you begin your individual journey home.

ITINERARY SUBJECT TO CHANGE OF ROUTE AND ACCOMMODATION

Upon request, we are happy to book an extra hotel for your arrival and departure near the meeting points. (Costs vary depending on availability)

  • 3 nights in a high-class hotel with modern bathroom and toilet in the room, including all local taxes (tourist tax)
  • 3 x breakfast buffet
  • 3 x dinner as a 3-course choice menu
  • 1 x detailed tour book
  • 3 x parking spaces/covered parking spaces at the hotel
  • Travel insurance certificate according to §651K BGB for package tours
  • All services, meals and drinks that are not listed in the service description.
  • Petrol, fuel
  • Parking fees outside the hotel parking lots.

The Lake Constance ferry costs approximately €25.00 per motorcycle, including the driver, and €12.50 for a passenger. A car costs approximately €35.00, including the driver, and €12.50 for each additional passenger.

  • Tolls, ferry and entrance fees, unless these are listed as included services.
  • Travel cancellation, trip interruption and travel health insurance.
  • Parking space for cars with trailers.

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The roads are generally well developed and asphalted.

High, not suitable for returners and beginners. Safe control of tight bends and hairpin bends is a prerequisite. The route partly leads along high mountain roads with many very tight bends.

Citizens of EU countries do not require a visa for the countries on this tour. An identity card valid for at least 6 months after the end of the trip is required. A valid passport is required for entry into Great Britain. Tour participants of other nationalities should inform themselves about the respective entry requirements before booking. EXIT TURN will be happy to assist you.

As part of this trip, we visit numerous sights, historical sites and natural and cultural monuments. Any costs for sightseeing and guided tours are only part of the tour service if these are described in the inclusive services.

We recommend to take a travel cancellation/interruption insurance, as well as travel/international health insurance and motor vehicle breakdown cover. Further information is available on our website and upon receipt of your booking confirmation.

This trip is not suitable for people with limited mobility. We will be happy to advise you whether an alternative trip is better suited to your needs or whether we can customize this trip.