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Route	Contributor	Last Updated	Where	Distance	Tags
farms Holzkirchen - Gmund am Tegernsee - Bad Tölz 2009	AmericanTourist	Oct 31st	Germany > Bayern > Munich	60.3km	Recreational, Onroad, Rural, Scenic
pretty farmland south of Munich / München which Sharon + I rode in September 2009. Lots of quiet roads, horses, cows, little villages. Three towns with food options, one big view of Tegern lake (optionally could ride around the Tegernsee lake). For more info and other routes, see www.roberts-1.com/b/x/de. One or two short sections on dirt/gravel, otherwise asphalt surface, mostly in sound condition. Route is the GPS points from our riding that day (with minor edits). Holzkirchen is close to exit of Autobahn 8. This route not checked by use since 2009.
Val di Non secret exit 2005	AmericanTourist	Oct 14th	Italy > Trentino-Alto Adige > Trento	8.9km	Recreational, Onroad, Scenic, Touring
This is the way I know to exit with least motor traffic from the bottom of the beautiful Val di Non (near Cles + Spormaggiore) to the larger Adige valley near Mezzocorona + Trento. Can be used to connect between the main Adige valley near Trento and any of: (a) from the north Val di Non around Fondo + Mendel pass; (b) from the west around Cles + Male + Passo Tonale + Madonna di Campiglio; (c) from the southwest by Spormaggiore + Molveno + Dolomiti di Brenta. For more details and connections to other routes, see www.roberts-1.com/b/x/it. Labels on map points have details and alternates, especially check the detailed instructions for the tricky road juntions by Rocchetta (click on Show, select Cue Sheet). Not checked by us since 2005.
Val di Non - Mendel pass to Cles to Mezzocorona 2005	AmericanTourist	Oct 14th	Italy > Trentino-Alto Adige > Trento	53km	Recreational, Onroad, Rural, Scenic
Big views traversing around the top of a big valley, lotsa apple orchards, pleasant riding thru villages -- much more down than up. Afterward we rode north to Tramin + Kaltern back to the base of the Mendelpass cablecar. For more details + links to other routes, see www.roberts-1.com/b/x/it. Labels on map points have details and alternates, especially check the detailed instructions for the tricky road junctions by Rocchetta (click on Show, select Cue Sheet). I rode it all it once in 2005, then the upper section again in 2008 -- but not with a GPS, so I might not have gotten all the turns + roads exactly right. Anyway there's probably some better route thru the Val di Non, and I hope somebody puts it out on the web -- but what's here is roughly what we rode, and we enjoyed it plenty then. This route not checked by me since 2005.
Zillertaler Höhenstrasse 2009	AmericanTourist	Oct 5th	Austria > Tirol > Innsbruck	36.2km	Recreational, Onroad, Steep, Scenic
Scenery puts it in the "top ten" of European mountain roads. Big views to distant snowy peaks, close to above-tree-line fields and cows, down to pretty valley . . . and more from this "balcony" road above Zell am Zee. The "balcony" views are sustained for at least 10km, which is much longer than most mountain roads. But it's a long steep climb to get up from the valley to this view road. I think the way to get the best views with the least work is by doing the section between Aschau and Hippach. For more details see www.roberts-1.com/b/x/at. After the initial main climb up from Aschau I tried continuing the climbing north toward Zirmstadl, but it didn't seem like what I was looking for, so I turned around and then continued south, and the riding and views thru Hirschbichlalm + Melchboden were indeed what I was looking for, and then the descent to Hippach was fun for me and very pretty. The route here is the data from my GPS while riding it, filtered to get the track under 500 po
Trento - Lavis - Mezzocorona - Tramin 2009 - no bike path	AmericanTourist	Oct 1st	Italy > Trentino-Alto Adige > Trento	46.2km	Recreational, Onroad, Scenic, Touring
We wanted to ride from Tramin to Trento and back without using the Adige bike path in both directions -- so we found this route going on roads, so we can use the Adige bike path for one half of our loop and this route for the other half. Mostly gentle, but some significant hills (total around 275 vertical meters) near the north end on the Strada del Vino / Weinstrasse -- but they're rewarded with big views and fast downhills. For more info + alternatives + connections to other routes, see www.roberts-1.com/b/x/it. There's at least one significant section along a high-speed high-traffic road, but it's difficult to avoid it without riding either some steep hills (see route on Bikely, "Mezzocorona - Lavis - Trento the hilly way") or the Adige bike path. This route not checked by us since 2009.
Mezzocorona - Lavis - Trento - the hilly way 2009	AmericanTourist	Sep 30th	Italy > Trentino-Alto Adige > Trento	23.9km	Recreational, Onroad, Steep, Scenic
Interesting pretty way between Mezzocorona to Trento that does not use the Adige bike trail much, and has some big views from up in the hillsides on east side of the Adige valley. But it's got some serious hill climbing, about 500 vertical meters total, perhaps including a section about 70 vertical meters at steepness around 12-14% grade. For more info + alternate routes + connections, see www.roberts-1.com/b/x/it. This route not checked by me since 2009.
Tramin - Mezzocorona - Palu - Cembra 2009	AmericanTourist	Sep 30th	Italy > Trentino-Alto Adige > Trento	47.4km	Recreational, Onroad, Steep, Scenic
section A of Tramin - Cembra alternate loop of (hilly) 100km (62 miles). Many vineyards, some apple orchards, pretty villages, sweeping views across the valley. Some much steeper climbing sections than the obvious Tramin-Cembra loop, including two sections of 80 and 55 vertical meters at steepness around 9-11% grade, which is pretty steep for most riders, and a long section around 7-9% steepness. Labels on route points discuss alternate routes and give steepness measures of some hills -- can read the notes on Bikely by clicking Show, then select Cue Sheet. For more info + links + connections to other routes, see www.roberts-1.com/b/x/it. The other half of this loop on Bikely is "Cembra - Altrei - Truden - Tramin". Only checked by me once so far, not since 2009.
Cembra - Altrei-Anterivo - Tramin 2009	AmericanTourist	Sep 29th	Italy > Trentino-Alto Adige > Trento	52.9km	Recreational, Onroad, Steep, Scenic
section B of Tramin - Cembra alternate loop of (hilly) 100km (62 miles). Many vineyards, some pretty villages, sweeping views across the valley. Some much steeper climbing sections than the obvious Tramin-Cembra loop, including a section of 125 vertical meters at steepness around 9-11% grade, which is pretty steep for most riders, and a long section around 7-9% steepness. Also the descent west from Truden is very steep, and doubt I would choose it often myself over the obvious alternative, but I've left it in the route so other riders can consider it as a possibility. Labels on route points discuss alternate routes and give steepness measures of some hills -- can read the notes on Bikely by clicking Show, then select Cue Sheet. For more info + links + connections to other routes, see www.roberts-1.com/b/x/it. The other half of this loop on Bikely is "Tramin - Mezzocorona - Cembra". Only checked by me once so far, not since 2009.
Balcone di Monte Baldo 2009	AmericanTourist	Sep 28th	Italy > Veneto > Verona	58.3km	Recreational, Onroad, Steep, Rural, Scenic
Big views from high along the east side of the M Baldo ridge. Interesting long climb sections (+700m and +900m vertical) some steep (includes +250m vertical around 12% grade). Interesting long descent. Gets into a remote quiet area on a narrow asphalt road. Could be used in a scenic loop around M Baldo. We've only checked it once so far, in 2009.
Chambery - Lac St Andre - St Baldoph 2007	AmericanTourist	Sep 28th	France > Rhone-Alpes > Chambery	21.4km	Recreational, Onroad, Smooth, Intermediate, Rural, Scenic
pretty farmland +vineyards + mountain views accessed from a key city of Savoie. From the city of Chambery a bike path goes south out to mostly quiet roads through farms and vineyards -- but it has some sections with significant high-speed traffic, and one notably dangerous intersection. Views of three mountain groups each with a different character: Bauges, Belledonne, and Chartreuse, including a great angle on Le Granier peak. Some sections follow the official Lac St Andre bike route - (which avoids much of the high-speed traffic and the tricky intersection). This route not checked by me since 2007.
Myans - Chignin - Montmelian - Chapareillan loop 2008	AmericanTourist	Sep 28th	France > Rhone-Alpes > Chambery	25.8km	Recreational, Onroad, Intermediate, Rural, Scenic
pretty vineyards + farms + mountain views in the Isere river valley south of Chambery on mostly quiet roads -- though several high-traffic intersections and short road sections. A couple of sections on packed dirt (which I rode on my skinny-tire road bike, but I think they're avoidable anyway). A couple of significant hill climbs -- which lead to great views from up on the side of the valley. Connects with the official Lac St Andre bicycle route from the city of Chambery. This route not checked by me since 2008.
Monte Zoncolan steepest climb loop 2008	AmericanTourist	Sep 28th	Italy > Friuli-Venezia Giulia > Udine	40.7km	Recreational, Onroad, Steep, Difficult, Touring
Monte Zoncolan up its west side from Liariis is the steepest climb on an all-asphalt public road bigger than 1000 vertical meters which goes over a pass in Europe or North America. It's in northeast Italy, and was (at last) included in the Giro d'Italia race in 2007. The climb starts in Ovaro, but the real steep part comes only after going through Liariis. The average steepness from Liariis to the top is around 14%, though much is a bit steeper than that. Not many views until higher up. The road generally faces sort of southwest and there's not too much shade in the lower section -- so unless it's a cool day, try to do it in the morning not the afternoon. Reasons for showing it as a loop: (a) unlike some steep roads that just go up to an end, this one continues over down the other side, so I like to celebrate that; (b) I don't like the idea of riding back down something so sustained steep; (c) the 2nd climb and descent over Ravascletto is kind of pleasant with some sections fun; (d) that's how I actually rode
Bozen to Karer pass and back 2008 (Bolzano to Costalunga)	AmericanTourist	Sep 28th	Italy > Trentino-Alto Adige > Bolzano	69.7km	Recreational, Onroad, Smooth, Scenic, Touring
Gives a couple of ways to get between the Adige river valley and the main pass to the "heart" of the Dolomites -- which avoid some of the higher-traffic sections of roads. Also the road through and above Steinegg is rather pretty -- I'd ride from Bozen up to the ridge above Steinegg and go back the same way just for fun even if I didn't care about getting to the Karerpass or the Dolomites. To me the key is to avoid the long tunnel at the bottom of the Eggental road (even though it's closer to Bozen). The only disadvantage to going through Steinegg to the Karerpass is that you end up on the main Eggental road anyway -- but higher up where it has less traffic. And the bike path from Bozen to Blumau is kind of interesting in itself. This route not checked by me since 2008.
Cariari "figure of eight" 2008	AmericanTourist	Sep 28th	Costa Rica > Heredia > Heredia	6.3km	Recreational, Training, Onroad, Low traffic
ride thru residential neighorhoods on mostly quiet roads. Option to make a shorter 3.5km loop. Label on map points make a detailed cue sheet (click on Show, select Cue Sheet). The route is about 5 km southeast from the airport, near bus stop on InterAmericana highway #1. Some short steep hills, and some moderate hills. Some smooth asphalt surface and some very coarse asphalt. Like many places in Costa Rica, not many road signs, so navigation is tricky the first time riding it. This route not checked by us since 2008.
Piave river - Trichiana - Cesiomaggiore - Mel loop 2008	AmericanTourist	Sep 28th	Italy > Veneto > Bassano Del Grappa	52.7km	Recreational, Onroad, Smooth, Rural, Scenic
Very pleasant ride on both sides if the Pieve river southwest of Belluno: part thru farmland in the valley, part with "balcony" views out across the valley from hillside slopes on south side of the Belluno Dolomite mountains. Very few farm animals, lots of maize fields (American "corn"), various villages. The lack of animals and lack of more interesting variety of vegetables usually would have bored us -- but somehow the overall setting felt great, and we wish it could have ridden lots more miles around there. We only rode it once, so we might not have remembered or drawn some of the roads on the map correctly. This route not checked by us since 2008.
Steingaden-Halblech-Neuschwanstein 2009	AmericanTourist	Sep 28th	Germany > Bayern > Fussen	20.9km	Recreational, Onroad, Rural, Scenic, Touring
Riding thru farmland with cows and horses, some big views, and finishing aimed toward the most spectacular castler in Europe. Alternate to section C of "Neuschwanstein - Oberammergau loop" (search on bikely for [denpoc] -- with shorter and fewer steep sections than section C -- but less interesting + scenic and with more motor traffic noise (because much is close to road 17). For an alternate route for this section, more interesting and scenic, and less motor traffic noise (but longer distance and some steeper hills), can search on Bikely for [denpoc]. For more detail and connections to other routes, see www.roberts-1.com/b/x/de - routeID [denpoc2]. We've done it once so far: the track given is from our GPS. We thought the full loop was a great ride so we're sharing it, but it's possible there are some mistakes or problems we didn't notice. This route not checked by us since 2009.
Oberammergau - Wildsteig - Steingaden 2009	AmericanTourist	Sep 28th	Germany > Bayern > Fussen	30.6km	Recreational, Onroad, Scenic
Wonderful farmland with cows and horses on moderate hills, fields and forests, delightful little villages, some big views -- mostly avoiding high-traffic roads. We did this as one section of a single-day loop ride of 111 km (or less) which returned to Oberammergau by way of Neuschwanstein castle and Austria. For more detail and connections to other routes, see www.roberts-1.com/b/x/de - routeID [denpob]. Also check the labels on route points or on the Cue Sheet for warnings and alternate route possibilities. The town of Oberammergau is famous for its "passion play", and this route goes past the playhouse, but apart from that the town is pretty and pleasant to visit. Surprise is that the roads of this section go thru hilly farmland without significant steep climbs. For the other two sections of the loop, search on Bikely for [denpoc], [denpoa]. We've done it once so far: the track given is from our GPS. We thought the full loop was a great ride so we're sharing it, but it's possible there are some
Neuschwanstein - Plansee - Oberammergau 2009	AmericanTourist	Sep 28th	Germany > Bayern > Fussen	51.5km	Recreational, Rural, Scenic, Touring
Castles and lakes, big forests, also some wide fields with cows and horses -- mostly avoiding high-traffic roads. We did this as one section of a single-day loop ride of 111 km (or less), but some riders might want to use it as a stage of a longer multi-day tour. Though it starts and ends in Germany, much of the middle goes thru Austria. For more detail and connections to other routes, see www.roberts-1.com/b/x/de - routeID [denpoa]. Also check the labels on route points or on the Cue Sheet for warnings and alternate route possibilities. Visits two famous castles with remarkable exterior looks: Neuschwanstein and Linderhof - (recommend planning an extra 45 minutes off the bike to walk around the exterior of Linderhof). A long section beside a mountain lake and thru a forest with very little human development. Oberammergau is famous for its "passion play", and this route goes past the playhouse, but apart from that the town is pretty and pleasant to visit. All on reasonably good asphalt except for o
Steingaden - Lechbruck - Neuschwanstein 2009	AmericanTourist	Sep 28th	Germany > Bayern > Fussen	28km	Recreational, Onroad, Rural, Scenic
Wonderful farmland with lakes and forests, cows and horses, delightful little villages, some big views, which finishes aimed toward the most spectacular castle in Europe -- mostly avoiding high-traffic roads. We did this as one section of a single-day loop ride of 111 km (or less) which returned to Steingaden by way of Austria and Oberammergau. For more detail and connections to other routes, see www.roberts-1.com/b/x/de - routeID [denpoc]. Also check the labels on route points or on the Cue Sheet for warnings and alternate route possibilities. Some steep climbing sections, which we think are well rewarded by big views, fun downhills, and interesting quiet roads. But to avoid much of the steepness (but less interesting and much more motor traffic noise) we've also done an alternate route more direct: Steingaden - Halblech - Neuschwanstein: can search on Bikely for [denpoc2]. For the other two sections of the loop, search on Bikely for [denpoa], [denpob]. We've done it once so far: the track given is from our
hills north of Lavis 2009	AmericanTourist	Sep 28th	Italy > Trentino-Alto Adige > Trento	23.6km	Recreational, Onroad, Steep, Scenic
pretty loop thru Palu + Val di Cembra + Faedo + Pressano. Lots of grapes, some apples, some quiet villages, big views over Cembra + Adige valleys. Two steep climbs about 300m (1000ft) vertical each with steepness around 8-12% grade. First section thru Palu offers a quieter way into Val di Cembra than the main road up from Lavis. Not checked by us since 2009.
Lake Garda - Telegrafo climb	AmericanTourist	Sep 28th	Italy > Veneto > Verona	7.7km	Recreational, Onroad, Steep, Low traffic
One of the steepest long climbs on an asphalt road in Europe (or the world?). Comparable to Monte Zoncolan, but closer to other well-known bicycling areas. Views of the Lago di Garda (Gardasee) not so great, unless perhaps you stop at one of the curves. Road itself not that interesting: long switchbacks at a steady grade - (but once reach the top there's some pleasant riding south to Prada + Lumini). Not checked by me since 2009.
Aime - Bourg-Saint-Maurice loop: Versant du Soleil 2007	AmericanTourist	Sep 13th	France > Rhone-Alpes > Albertville	40.6km	Recreational, Onroad, Smooth, Low traffic, Rural, Scenic
beautiful varied route with big views on mostly quiet roads and an interesting bike path alongside the Isere river -- first half big views on a long "balcony" above the north side of the valley while riding through quiet mountain villages, then a long descent into the city of Bourg-St-Maurice. Return to city of Aime on bike path with interesting curves and river views. Some long climbs in the first third of the route, but nothing really steep (not much steeper than 6% grade). Roughly this route is shown on an "official" Savoie bike route website, but in 2007 we didn't find many signs for it actually out there on the road.