Den said:
Thinking about going to Prague from Zeebrugge, taking about 4 lazy days to get there. Obviously, avoiding motorways and seeking mountains and lakes and bendy roads, Using B&Bs, in August. 10 days total. With Mrs Den.
I think thats all the relevant details.
I know there are various postings on this area, but tips on good scenic routes and things to see along the way. It need not be direct, a couple of hundred miles either side of a direct route is ok.
Im trying to convince Louise that this is a good idea so glowing reports and nice pics would be nice.
Ta in advance.
Went from Calais to Prague in 2001 via Hamburg, Berlin, Krakow & Slovakia.
From Zeebrugge, head towards Colmar on the French/German border - this will take you through the Vosges Mountains. Very nice, lots of tree lined twisty roads. Theres a restaurant at the top of Grand de Ballon (spelling??) with stunning views.
From there, cross in to Germany - Heidelberg, Freiburg & anywhere in the Black Forest are all worth visiting.
Then head towards Bavaria & Thuringa Wald - more tree lined (quality) twisty roads. Thuringa is slightly cheaper than Bavaria if I remember.
Cross in to Czech. Carlsbad (Karlovy Vary) is meant to be nice but I found the opposite (maybe I only saw the bad parts?). Several routes to take to Prague. You may well be amazed by the number of prostitutes lining the roadside en-route to Prague. Your choice if you care to indulge......
You have the choice of hotels or if you look on the outskirts of the city centre, you'll see signs advertising private apartments for rent. We did this, saved some money & got a good deal. The deal included breakfast, tram tickets & lots of info about any events for that month.
Instead of heading back the way you came, head north to the Polish border & cross over if you want. Small roads in to rural Poland will be like going back in time 50+ years.
You could also head south & come back via Slovakia (Bratislava) & Austria. Vienna is only 70 miles from Bratislava. If travelling in Austria, don't forget you GB sticker - I've heard it's illegal not to display, you can be fined (small amount?)
Have a good trip.
Steve
PS The Touratech factory is in Niedereschach, north east of the Black Forest.