Travel information Germany for motorcycle tours
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Season
Best time to travel in Germany
The Alpine regions thrive in summer, the low mountain ranges are rideable from April to October.
Best season: May to September
| Jan | Feb | Mär | Apr | Mai | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Okt | Nov | Dez |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan: Not rideable | Feb: Not rideable | Mär: Not rideable | Apr: Rideable, with limits | Mai: Best riding window | Jun: Best riding window | Jul: Best riding window | Aug: Best riding window | Sep: Best riding window | Okt: Rideable, with limits | Nov: Not rideable | Dez: Not rideable |
- Best riding window
- Rideable, with limits
- Not rideable
Spring (Apr–May)
- Conditions
- Low mountain ranges rideable, high Alpine passes sometimes still closed
- Recommended for
- Black Forest, Franconia, Eifel
Summer (Jun–Aug)
- Conditions
- All Alpine passes open, long days
- Recommended for
- Allgäu & Alps, Bavarian Forest
Autumn (Sep–Oct)
- Conditions
- Stable weather, clear views, less traffic
- Recommended for
- Harz, Erzgebirge, Franconia
Winter (Nov–Mar)
- Conditions
- Wet, cold, Alpine passes closed
- Recommended for
- Only a handful of training formats
| Season | Conditions | Recommended for |
|---|---|---|
| Spring (Apr–May) | Low mountain ranges rideable, high Alpine passes sometimes still closed | Black Forest, Franconia, Eifel |
| Summer (Jun–Aug) | All Alpine passes open, long days | Allgäu & Alps, Bavarian Forest |
| Autumn (Sep–Oct) | Stable weather, clear views, less traffic | Harz, Erzgebirge, Franconia |
| Winter (Nov–Mar) | Wet, cold, Alpine passes closed | Only a handful of training formats |
In the Allgäu and the Ötztal Alps the high passes are usually snow-free from June to September. The Black Forest, Franconia, Eifel, Harz and Erzgebirge lie lower and can be ridden from April through to October. High summer is the safest choice for every region.
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