GPX - Luxembourg - Two routes

[Wapping]

We are told that all the roads in Belgium are unrideable, worse than those in the UK, so it’s best to head to Luxembourg.

The quarterly German RiDE publication has a suggestion for two routes, which you can download as a GPX file and an associated PDF:

www.motorradonline.de/tourentipp-luxemburg



As I rule I try to always download third party GPX files as tracks and then convert them into routes, amending them as I see fit. Here they are:

Route 1:

Route 2:

Note: Sometimes the route might take some roads totally unfit for an Adventure (with a capital A) rider, ruining the entire experience. Here is an example:








Not even the Google Street View vehicle has been down it, unwilling I guess to break the law.

The ever alert Adventure bikermate will note that the ‘road’ the creator of the route took is getting on for a goat track, clearly signed as no entry, other than for horses and their accompanying riders and unaccompanied bicycles, neither of whom pay road tax and should therefore be shot. Take care, it’s a jungle out there. On the other hand, the CR352 road looks perfect and would suit even the most fussy or timid Adventure bikermate (and their awesome Adventure steed) well.

Interesting fact: CR roads (very roughly the Luxembourg equivalent of our B roads) starting with a three, are in the north of the country. Those commencing with the numeral one, are in the south. Those with a two at the start are in Luxembourg City itself.

 

[Wapping]

For what it’s worth, I went onto a ‘No vehicles, except farm tractors’ road in Germany on my 1600, not long after recovering from my broken Achilles problem. It was a BIG mistake. The road (in name only) split into two. I, navigating only by compass, guessed and took the wrong one. I ended up on a very steep, completely unmade track (even that description flatters it) about the width of the length of my 1600. I had to stop. It was too steep to get off the bike, nor could I roll it backwards in neutral, the large stones, potholes and God knows what else made it impossible.

I had no choice but to make a multi-point turn, inching the big bike around through 90 degrees. Engaging first and slipping the clutch, simply span the back wheel on the broken surface, sending shotgun like stones flying. Engaging second and occasionally third, with me very precariously balanced, along with using the bike’s reverse gear *, saw me out of it. I think it was about 20 minutes of sweating. I do believe I also discovered a liking for religion, too. Going back down the steep slope, about 200 metres was fun, too.

I am in no hurry to repeat the experience on the big, very heavy bike.



* A real saviour, without which I’d probably still be there.

 

[Rasher]

Luxembourg is great as even the most minor of roads tends to be well surfaced, so although some may not be the perfect territory for your superbike, you will still be fine cruising along them without fear of having your teeth knocked out or front end washing out on gravel.

The worst thing is all these good roads need to be maintained and during summer it is quite common to find your planned route interupted by a road closure - but don't worry another fantastic road will provide a fine detour.

 

[crotchrocket]

I'll be in Luxembourg on Sunday and looking for some roads! have just subscribed to the App and downloaded your files. thank you! not sure which subscriptions I need... is it Gold or Silver in addition to the MRA navigation Next bit?

 

[Mad Hatter]

Eastern side of luxembourg is great. Good roads and lots of twisty turny uppy downy bits