Rhineland-Palatinate · Germany
Medium Day 4/6 212 km 4h 31m 3,998 m
Motorcycle routes through Germany with free GPX
Rhineland-Palatinate · Germany
Medium Day 3/6 256 km 5h 22m 4,301 m
Rhineland-Palatinate · Germany
Medium Day 5/6 317 km 6h 47m 6,152 m
Rhineland-Palatinate · Germany
Medium Day 2/6 257 km 5h 17m 3,679 m
North Rhine-Westphalia · Germany
10.6 km 13m 85 m
North Rhine-Westphalia · Germany
Medium 230 km 4h 26m 1,627 m
Rhineland-Palatinate · Germany
Medium 223 km 3h 30m 4,135 m
Lower Saxony · Germany
Medium 125 km 2h 40m 2,256 m
Rhineland-Palatinate · Germany
High 272 km 6h 58m 5,485 m
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Germany offers some of the best riding close to home: the curves of the Eifel, the vineyard roads along the Moselle, the forests of the Hunsrück and the hills of the Sauerland. Further south, the Black Forest and the Alps are there for a longer trip.
Below are routes that start in Germany or ride a good stretch through it. Check them on the map and download the GPX free for your sat-nav.
The Eifel and the Nürburgring area
Most of our German routes ride through the Eifel. Around Monschau, Daun and the volcanic lakes the roads flow well, and the area around the Nürburgring is known for its curves. It is easy to reach from Belgium, the Netherlands and the Rhineland.
Photo: Thomas Hummel, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The Moselle and the Hunsrück
Along the Moselle, roads follow the river between steep vineyards and wine villages like Cochem. Climb out of the valley and the Hunsrück offers quieter roads over high plateaus and through forest.
The Sauerland and further afield
The Sauerland is a hilly forest region with lakes and winding roads, closer to the Netherlands than many riders think. For a longer trip, routes continue to the Black Forest and the Bavarian Alps.
Photo: Sjaak Kempe, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Before you ride in Germany
Outside built-up areas the limit is 100 km/h unless signs say otherwise, and some popular roads are closed to motorcycles on certain days or have lower limits. Check the signs on your route and respect residents on the well-known motorcycle roads.
Rather draw your own route?
Plan your own ride through the region with the free route planner. Click along the roads you want to ride, then export the GPX for your sat-nav with a free account.
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Routes are shared by riders themselves. Always ride carefully, follow the highway code and local rules. You ride at your own risk.
Frequently asked questions
Where are the best motorcycle roads in Germany near Belgium?
The Eifel, the Moselle valley and the Hunsrück are the areas our routes use most. The Sauerland is a good pick if you come from the Netherlands.
Do I need an environmental sticker on a motorcycle in Germany?
No. Motorcycles do not need the environmental sticker (Umweltplakette) for German low-emission zones.
Are some German roads closed to motorcycles?
Yes. Some popular roads have weekend or seasonal closures for motorcycles, or lower limits because of noise. Always follow the signs on the spot.
Can I download routes in Germany for free?
Yes. Public routes on Motarva download free of charge, with a free account.
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