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There are more than 150 beautiful roads in Germany, each with its own theme and packed with attractions and great places to stop along the way. Germany's beautiful roads offer the perfect way to holiday in the country, whether you're travelling by car, motorhome, caravan, motorbike or bicycle.

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150 beautiful roads in Germany

There are no less than 150 beautiful roads in Germany, all offering a convenient way to explore the country by car, motorhome, caravan, motorbike or bicycle. Each road has a theme, and the routes are full of sights and cosy stops. Here we suggest 5 beautiful roads in Germany.

1. the Romantic Road

Vackra vägar i Tyskland: Romantiska vägen

The Romantic Road (Romantische Strasse) is both beautiful and popular. The itinerary is full of gems and experiences everything from nature and culture to history. The journey starts in Würzburg in Bavaria and ends in Füssen in Allgäu. You can read more at Romantic Road Germany.

Length: About 400 kilometres
Theme: Art, culture and romance
Highlights: Residenz Palace in Würzburg (Unesco heritage), King Ludwig's Castle in Schwangau, the romantic town of Rothenburg ob der Tauber, the pilgrimage church in Wies (Unesco heritage), Hohes Castle in Füssen, Neuschwanstein Castle and more.

sagoslottet Neuschwanstein — Neushwanstein Castle

2. sago road

The German Fairy Tale Route stretches from Hanau in the centre of Germany to Berlin. Bremen on the coast. Along the way, you'll see the home of the Brothers Grimm and Snow White's hometown of Bad Wildungen. There are also plenty of picturesque villages and beautiful castles along the way, just like in the fairy tales. You can read more at German Fairy Tale Road.

Length: About 600 kilometres
Theme: Fairy tales, myths, legends and culture
Highlights: Bremen Town Hall (Unesco heritage) and the statue of the City Musicians, the Brothers Grimm Museum in Kassel, the Brothers Grimm House in Steinau, the Witch Tower in Schwalmstadt and more.

Stadsmusikanterna i Bremen — The City Musicians of Bremen, photo: Pixabay

3. Slottsvägen

When travelling along the Castle Route (Burgenstrasse) in Germany, you are bound to see ... castles. The route starts in Mannhem and continues eastwards. Along this route are countless medieval towns with over 70 fabulous castles and palaces. In many of the castles you can take part in festivals, markets, ghost tours, banquets or other events. Find out more at Germany.travel

Length: About 1200 kilometres
Theme: Castles and palaces
Highlights: The Kaiserburg Castle in Nuremberg, Hornberg Castle in Neckarzimmern, the town of Neckarsteinach with four castles, Plassenburg Castle in Kulmbach, the old town centre of Bamberg (Unesco heritage) and more.

4. The wine route

The Wine Route (Weinstrasse) is perfect for those who want to enjoy both tasty wine and the sunniest and warmest parts of Germany. The route starts in Schweigeb-Rechtenbach and ends in Bickenheim. Along the way you can enjoy wine tasting and, in autumn, wine festivals. Read more at Germany.travel.

Length: Approximately 85 kilometres
Theme: Wine, pleasure, culture and nature
Highlights: The German Wine Gate in Schweigen-Rechtenbach, old winery houses in Edenkoben, museum in Dedesheim, castle in Bad Berzabern and more.

Vinodlingar och vackra vägar i Tyskland — Vineyards in Germany, photo: Pixabay

5. Allévägen

The Allerweg is a green and beautiful road through nine different federal states in Germany. It is one of the longest scenic routes, running from Rügen in the north to Reichenau on Lake Untersee near the Swiss border. It features avenues of ancient trees, but also nature, culture and history. You can read more at Germany.travel.

Length: About 2900 kilometres
Theme: Alleys, conservation and culture
Highlights: The old town and St Mary's Church in Stralsund (Unesco heritage), Rügen with its limestone cliffs, Bauhaus sites in Dessau, the Imperial Palace in Goslar, the mine in Rammelsberg, the Church of Our Lady in Dresden and more.

*Avenue at Rheinsberg* *GNTB / Greiner&Meyer - Photo Centre*

More beautiful roads in Germany

We have also previously written about asparagus in Germany and about two different asparagus routes. Beyond these, there are plenty of other routes, with themes such as cheese, spa, panoramic views, ceramics, football, toys, megalithic culture, historical figures, silver mines, German language and Swedish heritage. Tell us which theme not is available! Read more about all beautiful roads in Germany.

READ MORE: Holiday routes in northern Germany - 6 great themed roads
READ MORE: 6 picturesque towns in Germany - along holiday routes

What do you need to consider when driving a car in Germany?

Travelling by car or motorhome in Germany is easy. Here are some things you might want to know:

No tolls: Passenger cars do not pay road tolls in Germany, and this also applies to motorhomes.
Environmental zones in some cities: The centres of several cities are classified as 'Umweltzonen', where older diesel vehicles cannot be driven. To drive here, you need to obtain a windscreen sticker, for example from DEKRA.
Speed limits: If you are driving a car or motorhome under 3.5 tonnes, there is a "free speed" limit on motorways. Heavier motorhomes can travel at a maximum speed of 100 km/h on motorways (except where there are overtaking restrictions, where the maximum speed is 80 km/h) and 80 km/h on roads.
Fuel: So-called 'city diesel' is cleaner, and more expensive, than regular diesel. Biodiesel 100 is pure rapeseed oil and requires a specially adapted engine.
Parking rules: "Kurzparkzone" means time-limited parking (you can use a parking disc) and "gebührenpflichtig" means you have to pay for parking.
Security: Make sure you have Roadside Assistance, so you can get help quickly if you have a problem with your car.

How to find campsites and pitches?

Travelling with a motorhome or other camping vehicle? There are plenty of campsites and many nice and good places to stay overnight. We usually use the CamperContact app to find a place to stay. Campsites can also be found at, for example camping.info or ACSI Eurocampings and pitches can also be found in the German catalogue Bordatlas.

Ställplatser i Tyskland — FREEDOM parked for the night on a German site

Have you travelled any of the beautiful roads in Germany?

We have never really followed any of these beautiful roads in Germany, but some of the nice places we have still managed to spot. For another time we would really like to dot some nice roads, it feels like a very nice and easy way to holiday in Germany with the motorhome. Have you travelled any of the roads, or would you like to? Please tell us!

Templin Tyskland — Templin in Germany, with the motorhome last summer

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Lena in Wales says:

There are so many beautiful roads and places in Germany.
I did not know about Allévägen, but have travelled most of the others.
Take care!

23 May 2019 - 6:47

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Helena says:

Great that you have travelled several of these! We got the urge to go several of these when we read on! 🙂

23 May 2019 - 8:53

Marie-Louise Svensson says:

Travelled Romantiche Strasse several times and also Weinstrasse wonderful gems along the way, may try the others too.
Thanks for all your tips, ☀️??

23 May 2019 - 9:32

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  Helena says:
  
  Glad you tried these roads! 🙂 Have fun!
  
  23 May 2019 - 17:19
  
Goatfish says:

I have travelled the wine route three times and in a week it will be the fourth time. It is a wine and asparagus journey by bus. Incredibly beautiful. We stay down in the Palatinate and go into Alsace as well.
Otherwise, I have previously travelled across different river valleys, with a car and a tent.
Great post 😀 Love, Gerd

23 May 2019 - 9:41

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  Helena says:
  
  Sounds super nice with a wine and asparagus trip by bus! 🙂 Nice trip!
  
  23 May 2019 - 17:20
  
Elisabeth says:

We have travelled these, but not the entire Allévägen and also a lot of other beautiful roads. I first travelled around by car 42 years ago. Since then we have travelled around Germany many times and there is a lot to discover on the island.

23 May 2019 - 11:18

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  Helena says:
  
  Germany is a big country, and full of gems! 🙂
  
  23 May 2019 - 17:20
  
Britt-Marie Lundgren says:

We've probably sniffed out bits and pieces of several of the themed roads, but it would be fun to really explore one or more of them. Probably only knew Romantische strasse by name.

23 May 2019 - 11:40

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  Helena says:
  
  We have also more or less accidentally travelled certain routes, but it would be fun to choose one of the roads and really explore! 🙂
  
  23 May 2019 - 17:22
  
Anna-Kari says:

When refuelling in Germany, keep in mind that they change the price several times during the day. It is most expensive in the morning and cheapest between 16-18 in the evening. Camper contact is a good app where you can find pitches.

23 May 2019 - 16:58

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  Helena says:
  
  Well, do they change the prices during the day? Thanks for the tip on this!
  
  23 May 2019 - 17:23
  
Happy Campers says:

It is very nice to drive between Koblenz and Bingen. Ideal to take your bike with you as there are good cycling facilities.
Boppard and St Goar are some great places and a good campsite in St Goar is Loreleyblick.

23 May 2019 - 18:04

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  Helena says:
  
  Thanks for the great tips! 🙂
  
  24 May 2019 - 8:38
  
BP says:

I have travelled the wine route, but that was many, many years ago. Overall, the "countryside" in Germany, especially in the southern part of the country is very beautiful and well worth visiting. Away from the boring motorways and out on smaller country roads I just say.

23 May 2019 - 20:41

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  Helena says:
  
  Great that you travelled the Wine Route! I really agree that there are a lot of nice things to discover in the German countryside! The motorways are just for transport, and they are indeed boring.
  
  24 May 2019 - 8:39
  
Maria's Memoirs says:

There are so many beautiful routes! If the views are beautiful, the road itself from A to B can be half the experience. The Wine Route and the Romantic Route sound extra tempting, especially I would like to visit Rothenburg ob der Tauber 🙂.

24 May 2019 - 10:22

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  Helena says:
  
  We have also become really hungry for these roads! 🙂
  
  06 January 2020 - 21:01
  
Lena - good for the soul says:

We've talked about taking a car holiday in Germany at some point. Combining hiking with wine tastings and beautiful surroundings. So, thanks for the tips!

Hug Lena

25 May 2019 - 8:48

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  Helena says:
  
  I think these routes are clever, they can really make planning easier!
  
  06 January 2020 - 21:02
  
Sofia / Fantasy travel says:

Fun post! Have long been hungry for the first three routes, sounds so exciting! The last two were new to me but the wine route really does not sound completely wrong either 🙂 Thanks for the tips!

17 June 2019 - 13:48

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  Helena says:
  
  Great if we could inspire! Really like the idea of these paths! 🙂
  
  06 January 2020 - 21:03

Beautiful roads in Germany - themed holiday routes

150 beautiful roads in Germany

1. the Romantic Road

2. sago road

3. Slottsvägen

4. The wine route

5. Allévägen

More beautiful roads in Germany

What do you need to consider when driving a car in Germany?

How to find campsites and pitches?

Have you travelled any of the beautiful roads in Germany?

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