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Eifel and Black Forest motorcycle tour
Eifel and Black Forest motorcycle tour takes to the lands of lakes, forests, fairytales, cuckoo clocks, Schwartzwald gateau and great biking roads
The Eifel and Black Forest motorcycle tour is one of our best-established and most popular holidays. However, this latest evolution includes all-new transit destinations, hotels, tourist attractions, routes, day rides and a new second destination – the beautiful Eifel region.
As an extra bonus, we’ll start this memorable Eifel and Black Forest motorcycle tour with a glass or two of bubbly in the Champagne Region, one of the most tranquil regions of France.
Riding mile upon mile of perfectly tarmacked roads through the fairytale landscapes creates a nostalgic impression. The Black Forest creates the impression of the Brothers Grimm’s finest kids’ bedtime stories. Here we can almost half expect to come across a wicked witch trying to lure us to the next fantastic biking road, wandering further and deeper into the dark forest. And by the end of the day, just like Hansel and Gretel, we will need those breadcrumbs to retrace our tracks back to our comfortable hotel.
Wunderschönen Schwarzwald is deep, dark and delicious, just like the famous Schwarzwald Gateau! However, for us, one thing is even more synonymous with the Black Forest than the Black Forest gateau. Of course, it is the fantastic pretzel-like twisty biking roads. And one road in particular, more than any, the iconic B500 – Schwarzwaldhochstraße.
During our stay in this beautiful region, while on the Eifel and Black Forest motorcycle tour, we’ll be spoiled for the choice of things to do and places to visit. One of them is a ride to the tranquil Mummelsee lake. In the past, Mummelsee was a place of many tales and legends. They featured water nymphs and an underwater king. However, nowadays, the lake is also a top-rated biking destination and a convenient spot for coffee or lunch.
As we move to our second base hotel, we’ll bring this fantastic little journey to its conclusion with a relaxing two-day stay at the Eifel Nature Reserve and a spin through the Belgian Ardennes.
During our transit ride from the Black Forest, we’ll travel through the beautiful, eye-pleasing scenery, following tarmac-perfect winding roads tightly hugging several sections of the river Saar and passing through a bit of the world-renowned vine region of the Moselle Valley.
Eifel National Park Forest is a region often described as a place of deep lakes, rivers, reservoirs, wooded mountain ranges, wilderness and perfect biking roads.
To a biker looking to explore a new destination and truly experience famous German hospitality, cuisine, and tradition, and ride some fantastic biking roads, the Eifel National Park appeals to all the senses.
Our optional day ride in the Eifel region will take us through the stunning landscapes of lush forests, flowery meadows, mountain lakes and rivers, rustic villages dotted with timber-framed houses, and historic market towns full of charm and character, offering an exceptional holiday experience. These are perfect places to stop for a coffee and a slice of strudel if we fancy it.
Also, worth mentioning is the hotels, this fantastic Eifel and Black Forest motorcycle tour includes a range of 3*** and 4**** biker-friendly hotels. They are located in France’s Champagne region, the Black Forest, and the Ardennes. Travelling through each region, we’ll be able to experience their unique charms, customs, traditions and culinary delicacies.
For more day-to-day information about the Eifel and Black Forest motorcycle tour, please spend some time studying the tour itinerary below.
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For an alternative to the Eifel and Black Forest motorcycle tour, please use this link: Luxembourg guided motorcycle tour.
When we go:
11 - 16 May 2027
Price
- Rider and pillion £1,195 pp
- Solo rider sharing twin room £1,295 pp
- Solo rider single room £1,595 pp
Includes
- 5 nights b&b accommodation
- 4 evening meals
- Return Eurotunnel crossing
- GPX routes
- Trip check list
- Daily itinerary
- Suggested tourist attractions
- Emergency services numbers
Excludes
- Meals other than those specified
- Admission charges
- Toll charges (vignette)
- Petrol
- Hotel parking
Countries:
Belgium, France, Germany
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Tour highlights
- 3*** and 4**** biker friendly hotels
- Traditional gourmet evening meals
- Lake Schluchsee
- 3*** and 4**** biker friendly hotels
- Traditional gourmet evening meals
- Lake Schluchsee
- Lake Titisee
- Lake Mummelsee
- Triberg waterfalls
- Baumwipfelpfad - treetop walk
- B500 - Schwarzwaldhochstraße
- Optional visit to Baden-Baden
- Lake Titisee
- Lake Mummelsee
- Triberg waterfalls
- Baumwipfelpfad - treetop walk
- B500 - Schwarzwaldhochstraße
- Optional visit to Baden-Baden
Day by day tour itinerary
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Day 1 – Folkestone to Champagne Region (France) (Approx. 200 miles)
Today, our Eifel and Black Forest motorcycle tour starts. We begin with an early Channel Tunnel crossing from Folkestone. An alternative ferry crossing can be arranged on request. We’ll ride a mix of motorways and quiet country roads. Our route takes us through rolling vineyards, green woodlands, lush pastures, and peaceful villages.
Around midday, we’ll leave the motorway for scenic country roads. Épernay and Sézanne are both ideal for a break or stroll. Épernay’s Champagne Avenue is famous for Champagne making. This avenue is one kilometre long and holds one hundred kilometres of wine cellars. It’s a great place to start our holiday.
Sézanne is another convenient stop for a break. The cobbled town square has a water feature, a Norman church, and a café.
By late afternoon, we’ll reach our comfortable hotel. We will arrive in time for an evening meal and a glass of bubbly.
Day 2 – Champagne Region to Black Forest (Germany) (Approx. 250 miles)
This morning, our Eifel and Black Forest motorcycle tour continues. One of the best things about riding in France is that even the smallest of the country roads have excellent tarmac.
Our route doesn’t have to include any motorways at all. However, to make quicker progress and avoid some big towns, we’ll have motorway options available to us if we choose to use them.
The restaurants and cafés on the French side might not be consistent with their opening times. Therefore, we usually have our lunch at a bakery or petrol station restaurant.
By then, it will be mid-afternoon and just about the right time to take the quickest route to your hotel. It is situated in the heart of the Black Forest and has a great selection of German beer.
Day 3 – Free day (Approx. 100 miles)
Today, our proposed optional circular ride will take us to the beautiful lakes of Nagoldtalsperre and Mummelsee. We’ll also have an opportunity to ride a section of the legendary Schwarzwaldhochstraße – B500, which is one of the best biking roads in Europe.
Lake Mummelsee is a great place to take a stroll, grab a snack, and enjoy a coffee. But we have to make sure we don’t leave before we’ve had a slice or two of the delicious Black Forest gateau.
Today again, you are free to park your bike and relax, or plan your own agenda if you fancy it.
Day 4 – Black Forest to Belgium (Approx. 250 miles)
Today’s ride is a comfortable and enjoyable journey. We’ll ride some great country roads surrounded by rolling hills, green fields and forests. It is a beautiful, relaxing day that will give us plenty of time to take it easy and enjoy our journey towards Belgium.
For lunch, we’ll stop in one of the many bakeries along our route in Germany. They usually have excellent menus offering a wide selection of local delicacies, and hearty snacks of various caloric densities (mainly high and very high). But those calories don’t count because they are holiday calories.
Our hotel in Belgium will welcome us with comfortable rooms and a delicious evening meal.
Day 5 – Free day (Approx. 80-100 miles)
Today is our last free day of the Eifel and Black Forest motorcycle tour. Our optional circular ride will take us through the Eifel National Park. We’ll be surrounded by the stunning scenery of rolling hills, green meadows, lush forests and crystal-clear lakes. And we’ll also be riding some fantastic biking roads, scenic country highways and small byways.
We’ll be stopping for coffees and snacks as often as we like, because today we can :).
Day 6 – Belgium to Folkestone (Approx. 250 miles)
Today is our last day of this fantastic tour. So one last time, have a delicious breakfast before we take a leisurely ride through Belgium and France back to the UK. Our Channel Tunnel crossing will be booked for the afternoon.
We hope you had a great Eifel and Black Forest motorcycle tour and that we will hear from you again soon.
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What our customers say
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Dublin, Ireland, 2014