Top 3 motorcycle touring destinations in Europe
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- čas přidán 30. 09. 2017
- Top 3 motorcycle destinations in Europe is my choice based on my experience having toured these destinations. All three countries and roads are great with the Transfagarasan coming out the clear winner. The reason for this in my opinion and that of Jeremy Clarkson is that the Transfagarsan is really a great driving road with so much to offer. It is like having every single race track in the world seamlessly knitted together in one place on earth. Also it is the track with the least tourist, longest and the one that is patrolled the least, besides Romania is cheap and really surprised me. Stelvio in Second was really a good technically challenging road, plenty of touring options around with the roads to Switzerland with some of the best scenery i have ever seen. Austria and Grossglockener are also beautiful places to see with options like Zell am Ziller to visit as alternative tours the biggest draw back with these 2 places I would say is the Tourism flooding these places with visitors in cars, campers, motorcycles, cyclists, buses and Pedestrians.
Below links to these places for your reading pleasure:
1. Transfagarasan
www.losapos.com/transfagarasan
2. Stelvio
www.ultimatedrives.net/top-10...
3. Grossglockner
www.grossglockner.at/gg/en/gr...
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Ring dolomiti passo is number one. Fedai, Rolle, Pordoi, Sella, Cassolungo, Djao, San pelligrino. This way open in spring 1 - 10 May. Water in waterfall is cool. Green grass in color flouers))) and clear snow
Va multumesc pentru frumoasa prezentare a României prin ochii motociclistului cu experienta .Romania va multumeste
If you retorn to România, must see the Transrarău, Cheile Bicazului, Bucovina.....
Luci Moto I will definitely return. Thanks for the tip...I will check it out. Cheers
Great video, straight forward info, right duration and level of details as to why such was your pick. Safe riding!
Planning my trip for next year. Was just going to go city to city but I may have to make an exception lol
Thanks for the ideas!
The 2 clips on the windshield have spoiled all the spectacular viewing and the the brilliant filming. Change them all with just 1 large windshield.
agree romania is great did both routes few years ago.feels like an adventure there.
peter pyke yip a true adventure country...the for watching
Europe is an AMAZING place. Great nature, cities, food, people and culture. No other place in the world comes close.
absolutely right! so much to enjoy and see. Thanks for watching.
and good infrastructure
Super!!!!!!
Great vid mate,,really got me thinking about Romania ! 👍
thanks - Romania is great and there is so much more! great adventure!
I've toured all around United States and Canada but have never been to Europe. I hope to venture there one day. Great video.
Damn, We've been to all four already ;D Couldn't agree more about transalpina. Lewa w górę! :]
MotoHolota absolutely! Thanks for a watching and the sub! Stay safe.
Great review. I’m an Australian who fortunately had the opportunity to live in Oradea Romania for 3 years . I absolutely loved the place. I am shipping my BMW S1000XR from Sydney to London next year. I will be touring for 6 months . Romania is a must do and I look forward to it.. see you soon Romania 🇷🇴 😍😍
Chris Wright thanks for watching and Romania is definitely a must visit. Enjoy and stay safe!
Hi Chris, I am in Sydney too and thinking to ship my bike to London as well, it is a kawasaki vulcan,... Could you tell me please how much approx cost it?... thanks
Edwin Montoya hello mate. So sorry I didn’t get back to you sooner (I didn’t get any notifications!). You can email me at chris.wright6971@outlook.com
The cost from Sydney to London is about $1800. Then you have to buy insurance . I got my insurance from German insurance company.. contact me mate.. if you need a riding partner, I’m in . I’m leaving in May 2019
Be great to see you all come ride with us in Vietnam
Hey man! You are one xcited fellow :)
So if you are excited about this, you obviously haven't seen France. This is the ultimate mindblower
Well then…I will need to make a plan and to get xcited about 🇫🇷. Keep safe!
Nice your video, yes, I think it's a good top.
I had the opportunity to do all 3 roads and if you let me I would put Stelvio in the first place, even if it is more crowded and more difficult. Ah, I must mention that I am a Romanian citizen and I have done Transfagarasan for several or I want to thank you for giving the 1st place to this beautiful road! For me it was a surprise and a pride at the same time, Good roads, and good health!
Good trip
Very nice video. Please more
Yusuf Karaduman thanks for watching
Hope to give Them a try soon, on my Honda Transalp. 👏🇳🇱
you won't regret
Thank you for the kind words about Romania! You Sir have my subscription! Keep up the good work!
Valentin Virban many thanks for watching and sub...cheers
Watching this randomly. Just adding a short comment on Transfagarasan.
I've been living in Romania for 11 years now. This country is one of the safest I've lived in!!!
My bike sleeps mostly on the side of the street, no lock, and never had a problem!
These stories about Romania being a country of thieves is just mythology!
About the roads, you hit the right ones. Transfagarasan and Transalpina are the best ones for sure. But you should try Cheia Bicazului too.
When you're done with this winning trio, you would have had the best of twisty roads in Romania.
Let me know if you intend to come back some day, and I'll come ride with you and show you around with an insider look!
Ride long, Ride safe!
Phi Dep thanks I will definitely be back and will take you up on your offer. Also I want to add that I was pleasantly surprised and agreed that it is just a myth you have to experience it for yourself. Thanks
Phi Dep great, thanks for the offer. As mentioned I was pleasantly surprised and will definitely be back. I agree that is is all myth and I had a great time!
a greee with you fully. nice video
Uleiosu thank you!
A very informative video, thanks for that! As you can see on our channel, we are in Romania every year and drive the mountain roads there .. and I have been doing this since I was young because I was born in Sibiu and both routes were quite close .. All the more I am happy to see that many of you are going to Romania .. a country that did not exist for many a few years ago .. a beautiful country with beautiful people, hospitable and pure, awaits you there .. natural landscapes .. a country that has something for everyone from Beach to mountains. I live in Germany since 1995, a civilized country ... you can say, but motorbikes have already disappeared in our underground car park ... it is more a question of provocation or lack of security. Thanks again 0 to 100 Adventure and wish everyone a good motorcycle season !!
SoulTwins TravEL thanks for the comment and for watching. I will be back!
Boet, if you ever get the chance, South of Spain and the Canary islands have some truly spectacular and very good roads. Long way from Poland, though.
i like your video
Rogelio Degino thanks for watching
Thanks for your suggestions, it will be my goals ! :) Best Regards
Ireneusz Ciaglo you won't regret it! Cheers
thanks
I found Transalpina better than Transfagarasan. And yes.. Romania is a great place to visit. 12 days of wild camping - no problems. Italy and Austria are too expensive
I will do the Adriatic coast first the scenery is unbelievable.
What do you feel about Furka/Grimsel. I enjoyed those roads. Went over these along with Gothard and Susten. Stelvio is amazing for sure!!!
Your English is very good.
Noice im going all the way from uk to romania :)
That is quite an adventure…enjoy!
As a romanian, all i can say is that Transfagarasan sucks big time lately. Yes, is a special road, but the asphalt is broken. If you ride a sport, naked or a sport touring motorcycle, you broke your kidneys. Literally! And is very-very-very crowded, especially in the weekend or in the summer holy/off days. In the August is full--full. There are a lot of clips in here from the 2019 that are showing this. And yes, the Transalpina is much better and much beautiful. And the asphalt is better. However, if you are choosing to ride these roads, choose the working days (from Monday to Friday) because in the weekend is like hell. Also, these roads are closed in the most time of the year, so is better to check them first if they're open. Usually, they're are opening in the beginning of June and are closing at the end of September (for Transalpina) and October (for Trasfagarasan).
Fully agree, most nice motorcycle roads in Romania, there are a lot, do them Monday till Fridays and not in the weekends. There are still a few nice roads which are rather empty in the weekends but not these. Have an ADV type motor but this year even I started complaining about the asphalt of the Transfagarasan :-(
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Best thing about Stelvio, it's close to Livigno with very cheap petrol.
If you go to Trasfagarasan, I'd highly recommend to avoid it in the weekends because it can get busy but rest of the days it is as free as you see in th video.
Cajva thanks for the tip, will definitely visit again!
@@0to100Adventure sounds good, I assume that you may already know this info, I just put it here for fellow motorcyclists, is a good tip for most of rides in Romania, in weekend lots of people travel and visit and roads get busy. May apply to other countries aswell. Was planning a trip to italy, didn't even knew about the route you presented, I'll have to include that one too.
The Grossglockner is much more beautiful without Fog and Rain, but there is also much more Tourism at better Conditions. By the way, we here in Austria just call it the "Glockner" because "Gross" means Big, and we ain't got no small one, so you can spare it! Will be easier to pronounce for English speakers. ;)
I've never been to Romania but the Transfagarasan looks great! Thanks for the tip, I'll set it on my List!
Sermo Liberi there were many other routes we took around the Glockner...beautiful country. Thx for watching.
the roads are not so good on the Transfagarasan, however it is worth a ride. I also recommend the Transalpina which is near by, but better road and faster track
Nabil Karsheh absolutely right, I am of the same opinion. I did not list it simply due to the fact that transfagarrison is well know.
@@0to100Adventure in the video i have this dought, is transalpina the same road as transafagarasan, now i understand that its a diferente road on the same country. In my oipinion if you think its better it shoud be in nº1 no matter if people now it or not. Tks
Transalpina or The King's road....was bild first by romans almost 1900 years ago( to carry the gold from Apuseni M-ti) and refurbushed by king Carol- I ,150years ago...
Serban Cristian yes it is an impressive road. I read about the history.
very nays video end roud
STOJAN ATANASKOVIC thank you!
Agree on the Transfagarasan, but the road surface quality can be very poor in places. OK, but can be risky if you're pushing on (pot-holes, gravel on corners, etc). Foolishly missed the Transalpina, despite traversing much of Romania... It's a great country to explore and I will certainly return one day! Thanks.
SpiroZoren agree, just FYI Transalpina has new surfaced roads and quality is much better. thanks for watching and stay safe.
Get rid of the music!
Sandman thanks for the tip.
@@0to100Adventure i think its just to load. Music is ok in the videos
I haven't done those roads. I guess I need new friends to go do them.
I'd like to add, Picos de Europa (every single road there was freaking amazing, and I went at a time that there weren't many cars) and the surrounding area. I mean, you can just go for 2 days and ride every single road you find, down to Riaño
Also, go to the Spanish Pyrenees and do the N 260... BUT, not completely. You have to take the smaller roads that are close to the N 260, for example, ride the N 260 and do a detour through the Cañón de Añisclo. That is just an example, there are SO MANY roads on the Spanish Pyrenees, that just doing the N 260 is insulting.
Picos de Europa is a national park in spain
Georgia is a great destination for bikers. Though more adventure bike riders, since the roads are not good except for the main highways. You should check out Tusheti Abano Pass.
I have heard good things, definitely to add as a place to go on tour. Thanks for watching.
0 to 100 Adventure thanks for sharing 😀 if you'll Plan to come over, be sure to let me know😀
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Hi there. Your accent sounds like S.African. I am Saffa living in France 20 years now and motorcycling here.
spot on with the accent...living in Poland for 15 years now. Cheers mate!
Transalpina is the best
nice vid mate.....what part of South Africa you from?
Lance K many thanks, born and bread in PTA.
Brood en wors makes the man! :D
Тransalpina is the best :)))))
Bojan Stojanovic Awesome Road!
Have you been to Andorra 🇦🇩
Questions 1) do tolls take US Dollars or do you need local currency?
2) What kind of paperwork do you need to have with you other than a US.passport?
3) Are there places to stay on these three routes?
4) How much do meals and overnight accomodations cost?
1) you will need local currency.
2) Drivers license and registered vehicle papers. Vignette stuck to windscreen where applicable.
3) yes but each route differs e.g Stelvio we stayed on the pass itself, while you might struggle with accommodation and refueling in Romanian pass. The best is to plan your destination and stops beforehand. GPS is a must!
4) Again this differs from country to country, with accommodation, fuel and food. The cheapest by far is Romania. this also depends on where you stay, e.g. lodge vs 5 star hotel. Again I would recommend some planning ahead of time. Romanian budget hotels = 50usd while Austrian bdg hotels = 110usd (just and example). It is imperative that you plan and book in advance. I depended very much on google maps to find me hotels in the area.
Anyone have tips for multi-day trips in Europe? And where to get a bike in Switzerland?
You may try Arrigoni Sport in Zurich. You may leave your luggage with them while riding.
When you've been in Romania passing Transfagarasan? It is usually crowded especially on the weekends - people just stop around the road and make bbq.
tatk0barba our trip was in August, weekends are always busier. Still Transfagarison is still the one with the least tourists.
maybe you were lucky and more of the locals was on the seaside :) (or maybe it lost some fans lately as I was there 2011-2013) I hope I will go there next supper again to check.
In my opinion, Transfagarasan is one of the most crowded passes on the Balkans. Going down to Bosnia and Herzegovina or Albania you can get almost empty roads. Even the Adriatic Croatia has fewer vehicles on the road than the famous Romanian pass. Yet, I agree Transfagarasan has superb corners and it is a great destination.
Don't go in weekend.Have you seen the video ?
How original...
Way to loud background music and you repeat yourself in summaries of each trip making the movie unnecessary long. Other than that great information for others and nice selection of photos and videos. Keep it up! Thank you!
Jarek Skrzypek many thanks for the tips and for watching. All points note for improvements! Cheers!
Exactly, and in addition the often use of words like "really" or "actually". Annoying. But because of this viceo I am motivated to go to central Austria and Romania. I know already Stelvio.
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In Europe you need rain gloves. What ones did you use ?
David K actually the gloves I used were standard leather and not waterproof at all, my hands were wet and frozen, terrible. Since then I have opted for heated grips and hand gaurds. It really helps keep thing dry and warm.
Thx for the video, I agree with your number one, the Transfagarasan. I was there 2 times. But please, turn dowm the music, more sound of the motocycle, not so much speech and no horrible music. And sure, Romania is a save country, normal crime as around the world. I'm more afraid to go to the big cities in France or Italy.
All true and agree, thanks for watching and the feedback. The music was a mistake that I have to live with. Lesson learned though 😢
@@0to100Adventure But the video is great I lov' it!
good video right, yeah
mark goulding thanks for watching
so how many places have been to, just to have some spectra..hopefully more than 3...
Leon Grimaldi Czech, Lithuanian, Slovenia, Slovakia, Germany, Poland, Hungary, Switzerland, Romania, Italy and Croatia, next week traveling to Belarus. I plan to go to Georgia this year as they say it is great and next year I plan to focus on Nordic countries. There are plenty destinations but these are the most popular and most famous. All this is subjective and only to be informative. Cheers and thanks for watching.
@@0to100Adventure sweet so u been around. which gives a great perspective..actually i been on those roads too..and I agree with you..but I enjoy Italy more than Austria over all..
Picos de Europa in northern Spain is an absolute bikers heaven: Picos de Europa
33554, Asturias, Spain
goo.gl/maps/bkvsD1ysmFDCEgRg7
Not really all that keen on the Stelvio. Just too many 180 hairpins means you have to keep slowing to a crawl or stopped trying to hold up your bike on an odd camber ( a real problem for me only having one leg). I don't think I got my fj1200 above 4th gear more than half a dozen times either. Gimme sweepies every day.
docthebiker agreed it is rather technical...fast and smooth sweepies are always great fun to lean the bike.
"Tourism flooding these places with visitors in cars, campers, motorcycles, cyclists, buses and Pedestrians".
LoL! He is one himself.
I stick to the lesser known and more spectacular ones.
My favorite line was "...the summit is right at the top..." 😄
I must have gone to a different Romania
How long does it take to ride to the stalvo
North East fishing tackle I would say without stopping around 40min - 50 min with motorcycle from Bormio to Trafoi.
0 to 100 Adventure i am soooo silly. From london if you where to stop along to the way lol
North East fishing from London it is around 14hrs non stop, if we add a stop every 300km you need at least 4 stops, count on 6 stops and an additional.6 hours that would be 20 hrs riding. I would recommend splitting this over 2 days.
What honda motorcycle is that at 5.33?
honda CBF600 2005
@@0to100Adventure thanks looks good!
Voice and Music audio needs work bud, can hardly hear you in parts which is a real shame.
noted and thanks for watching.
Europa is the best last 2000years you fun no talk no comments
Where are from original 🤔
I am Portuguese but born in South Africa
Funny enough, I'm half English and Portuguese but born in SA too. What other countries have you seen already (in EU 🇪🇺) what bike have you got?
@@sergionunes1121I have traveled quite a bit in EU Switzerland, Germany, Slovakia, Czech, Croatia, Lithuania, Hungary. I ride a Honda Crosstourer VFR1200XD.
If Austrian cops stop you for breaking the law, fair enough but stopping people to check their papers ... oh for ficus sake? Nothing better to do??
whats with the music !
My bad...sorry:-(
@@0to100Adventure no probs, whats the gas station availability around the Transfagarason?
@@keithyboy123 very limited so you will need to plan somewhat and fill up at every opportunity.
B500 Germany !!!! How could you not include this.....btw Music is off putting.
keithyboy123 thanks for watching and the tip. Never been on the B500 so will read up and set as a future destination. Cheers
Yes the music has nothing to do with It, radar some engine sound than that stupid music.
Yeah, lesson learned! Thanks for feedback and watching!
Love the background "music" - NOT! Why would you do that to your video? It doesn't help, it ruins it. I couldn't watch...
I had difficulty hearing your commentary through all that garbage background music.
Teufel Hunden sorry for that... we learn as we go. Thanks for watching.