Germany is a European country with a remarkable historical and cultural heritage. You can walk through dynamic cities, villages with splendid architecture and stop at the foot of enchanting castles. And what about its nature, with mysterious forests, vineyards, green areas and reliefs that invite endless hikes. Germany is an ideal destination for a motorhome road trip, with an excellent motorway network and themed routes that lead to the country's treasures. Want to discover them? Here are 10 road trips to fall in love with Germany.
1- The German Wine Route by motorhome, for epicureans
One of the best ways to discover Germany is to use a Malibu motor home! From Bockenheim to Schweigen-Rechtenbach, the 85 km German Wine Route crosses the forest and wine region of the Palatinate, in the west of the country. This tourist route reveals green forests, allows you to stroll through hilly vineyards and to stop for a few moments to enjoy a glass of Riesling. It is also an opportunity to see castles and to stop in towns and villages with cobblestone streets and half-timbered facades. Examples are Neustadt an der Weinstraße, Bad Dürkheim and Landau in der Pfalz. In a region with a mild climate, not only grapes are grown, but also almonds, figs, kiwis and lemons. The German Wine Route is a journey of a thousand charms.
2- The Romantic Rhine Valley Route
The Upper Middle Rhine Valley has inspired great artists such as Richard Wagner and Lord Byron. It is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site. From Bingen to Koblenz, camping-car vacations are an opportunity to follow the course of the magnificent Rhine River. You will be seduced by the dense forests and the green hills covered with vineyards. Sometimes it is a rocky outcrop dressed with the ruins of castles that catches your eye! On the banks of the river, picturesque villages follow one another. The splendid ruins of Burg Rheinfels, Rüdesheim with its famous white wines, the medieval town of Braubach, the town of Sankt Goar with its castle - everything here bears witness to a perfect harmony between heritage, nature and pleasure.
3- The German Alpine Road, time for high peaks
This popular route crosses the Bavarian Alps and promises to be a sight to behold for all those who venture out in a Malibu van. From Lindau on Lake Constance to the Berchtesgaden National Park on the Austrian border, the 450 km route offers unforgettable views. High peaks, crystal-clear mountain lakes such as the Eibsee, everything is wonderful. Including the heritage, such as Neuschwanstein Castle, baroque monasteries and churches, or beautiful medieval towns such as Rothenburg ob der Tauber. Of course, the German Alpine Road is also a delight for outdoor enthusiasts, with the possibility of leaving the van on a site for hiking, biking, climbing or water sports.
4- The Schwarzwaldhochstrasse, immersion in the mythical Black Forest by motor home
The Black Forest Ridge Route connects Baden-Baden to Freudenstadt on nearly 65 km. A road trip in a motor home allows you to enter into osmosis with one of the most mysterious forests in Europe. It offers splendid views of the Rhine plain, Alsace and the Vosges. You can reach the Black Forest peak, the Hornisgrinde, before taking a rest at the Mummelsee lake, which is of glacial origin. On the way, several farmhouses invite you to sit down and taste local cheeses and sausages. Don't hesitate to take a break and explore the Black Forest on foot or by bike.
5- The German Alley Route, for a long trip in a motor home
A trip to Germany in a motor home can be an opportunity to discover the many facets of the country. Over 1,000 km long, the German Alley Route offers the opportunity to follow roads lined with majestic chestnut, maple and beech trees. Do you love steep terrain? You will be enchanted by the Harz Mountains! Would you like to drive through pastoral landscapes? Head for the breathtakingly beautiful landscapes of Saxony-Anhalt, Lower Saxony, Thuringia and Saxony. The German Alley Route allows you to stop for a few hours to enjoy the beautiful architecture of cities like Goslar and Quedlinburg. Not forgetting Eisenach, Bach's birthplace. Because it remains an exceptional monument of the feudal era in Central Europe, the Wartburg castle is inevitably one of the stops of this incredible road trip.
6- The German Castle Route
Spend your vacations in a motor home and discover a castle every day? It is possible in Germany, by following the eponymous road from Mannheim to Bayreuth, where Richard Wagner lived. A journey that offers the opportunity to stop in medieval cities and villages, to enter century-old churches and thus, to visit some of the most beautiful German castles. The palace of Mannheim, Heidelberg with its Gothic and Renaissance styles, Ederbach nestled in the forest or Seehof, the former summer residence of the prince-bishops of Bamberg, this route will delight lovers of beautiful stones and history. Almost 600 km in the south of Germany to visit museums, art galleries, taverns and to stroll in the nature, as in the Neckar valley.
7- The Fairy Tale Route in a motorhome, a plunge into childhood
There are a thousand good reasons to travel with a motorhome. Strangely enough, it can be the one to go back to childhood for a few moments, by taking the Fairy Tale Route in Germany. Along the 600 kilometers from Hanau to Bremen, you will pass through towns and regions associated with the fairy tales of Grimm and other German authors. More than 60 points of interest in total, for a journey that allows you to enjoy the beautiful German countryside. One after the other, we discover Kassel, the city where the Grimm brothers studied, Sleeping Beauty's castle in Hofgeismar, Rapunzel's castle in Trendelburg or Snow White's city in Bad Wildungen. All of these places are sure to put stars in your eyes.
8- The Romantic Road in Bavaria, the motorhome in love
Crossing Bavaria from north to south, the Romantic Road is another itinerary that allows you to marvel at the nature and the rich heritage of Germany, but also to better understand its history. On a 350 km long road trip in a motor home, you start with a visit to a jewel of the baroque era: the Würtzburg Residence, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Then you drive through the beautiful Tauber Valley with its vineyards, meadows and forests. The towns allow you to travel through the arts and eras. Rothenburg ob Tauber and Nördlingen are splendid medieval cities. Augsburg is a delight for lovers of Renaissance architecture. At the end of the tour, the Neuschwanstein castle, perched on a rock at 970 m above sea level, attracts crowds from all over the world.
9- The Baltic coast, maritime atmosphere
We sometimes tend to forget it, but yes, Germany does offer the opportunity to see the sea. In fact, you can take advantage of a trip in a motor home to go along the northern coast and visit Wismar and Stralsund, medieval cities with a crazy charm and awarded by UNESCO. Heiligendamm, the oldest seaside resort on the Baltic Sea coast, is a great place to enjoy treatments and to recharge your batteries. Another goal is to reach Rügen, Germany's largest island with its huge beaches, limestone cliffs and exclusive resorts. On the way to the Polish border, you can enjoy the immense sandy beaches and the breathtaking rock faces without counting the time.
10- The German Volcano Route, discovering the volcanic past
One does not necessarily think of volcanoes when one decides to visit Germany. However, the Volcanoes Route is 280 km long, linking the Rhine to the Eifel mountains and crossing volcanic landscapes. In the Eifel region, in the west of the country, one discovers simply spectacular landscapes, with wonders such as the crater lakes of Laacher See and Weinfelder Maar. Volcanic crater, lava flows, hot springs, geysers, nature is fascinating to observe in this part of Germany. We also take the opportunity to stop in towns with a friendly atmosphere and visit the Lava-Dome in Mendig, which offers an immersive experience of the volcanic eruption.
