Czech Republic, for the second time. That was on the day’s menu. Failed attempts the day before weren’t going to defer me from the “plans”. Yes, for once I did in fact have a plan, well, parts of one at least. A friend had mentioned the medieval town of Loket, that it was well worth…read more>>
Austria
Border crossing – 2018 Summer adventure (Part 12)
A border was to be crossed, “plan” was to ride into Czech Republic and continue north. Didn’t go as “planned”, possibly because the “plan” was non-existent. Danube river Left the hotel and Sankt Ulrich bei Steyr not too early in the morning. Past Steyr I took a eastern course, and got back on small-ways, with…read more>>
Northwards again – 2018 Summer adventure (Part 11)
Northwards again, time had caught up with me, well sort of. It would take a few days to return north and I did not want to stress. Meeting new friends Coming back to the hotel after another eventful riding day had a quick shower, then went down for a pint and some food. Waiting for…read more>>
Passes – 2018 Summer adventure (Part 10)
Passes are (of course) must do’s when in Central Europe. You cannot leave without at least riding a few. So mountain passes was on the menu for July 3rd. Passes, from Austria to Slovenia Woke up to partial blue sky, with low hanging clouds up along the mountain sides. No rain in the forecast until…read more>>
Loncium – 2018 Summer adventure (Part 9)
Loncium, the word sound very latin. If you look it up on google you will find a brewery, and hotel in Kotchsach Mauthern, or rather Kötschach, in Austria. July 2nd I knew absolutely nothing about Kötschach Mauthern or Beer Hotel Loncium. How I got there, well read on and you’ll find out! Another beautiful morning in…read more>>
Mieming & Timmelsjoch – 2018 Summer adventure (Part 8)
Mieming was a nice landing spot. BioHotel Schweitzer seemed appealing from the outside. First encounter with hotel staff was however, a bit confusing. Bad timing, good offer I’d booked the room shortly after arrival in Mieming. Done late booking earlier during the journey south, without any problems. So I did it again, booking.com indicated vacancies,…read more>>
Neresheim & south – 2018 Summer adventure (Part 7)
Neresheim I had never heard about, before June 30th 2018. After the encounter I’ll never forget that name. Might make stop there again, one day in the future. Farewell to Rothenburg It had been a short but pleasant stay. Walked through parts on foot, but there’s lots I never got to see. Definitely one of…read more>>
MC Adventure 2016 (5) – Austrian Mountains & Alps
This is the continuation of the Euro motorcycle adventure in 2016. Something I never finished. The story, if indeed it is a story, begins here. In this post; about to head into Austria and the Austrian Alps. Over the mountains Leaving Füssen behind I at first thought to drop by the world famous castle Neuschwanstein. It’s a…read more>>
2017 Summer Adventure part 9, Alpine Austria
Woke up to a beautiful Alpine morning, and headed down for breakfast. The Sun shone from clear blue sky over the wood clad pass. A Sunny morning is never wrong, definitely not when out on an adventurous ride! The restaurant and breakfast area in Hotel Kornock has a very pleasant atmosphere. Took seat at a table,…read more>>
2017 Summer Adventure part 8, into Austria
Will start this post more less like the previous; left the hotel in the morning and set course for Austria. A beautiful morning indeed. However, it started earlier than the previous. Much thanks to a group of women talking loudly front of the hotel, VERY early. Must have been around sunrise. They sat not too…read more>>