The Epic Grossglockner
Balkans Explorer and the Dalmatian Coast
Croatia, Slovenia and Bosnia
Balkans Explorer and the Dalmatian Coast
Croatia, Slovenia and Bosnia
From the Black Forest to the Adriatic: a self-guided ride through Central Europe and deep into the Balkans, with Sarajevo, Dubrovnik, Ljubljana and more.
The Balkans deliver some of Europe’s best motorcycling: big mountain ranges, dramatic coastlines, and constantly changing cultures — all under that unmistakable Mediterranean light. This 21-day self-guided adventure links together iconic roads and unforgettable places, from Germany’s Black Forest and Austria’s high alpine passes to Slovenia’s castle-topped landscapes, Croatia’s turquoise lakes, Bosnia’s historic Sarajevo, and the walled splendour of Dubrovnik on the Adriatic.
Your journey begins with an overnight stop in Folkestone, setting you up for an early Eurotunnel crossing the next morning. On the French side, you head inland through rolling countryside to the Champagne region and on to Châlons-en-Champagne, a wonderful town to spend your first night before pushing east.
Next, the roads begin to properly turn on: sweeping bends through the Vosges du Nord lead you toward Germany and the legendary Black Forest - a region that’s earned its reputation as a motorcycling playground. From here you continue into Bavaria and on to Füssen, tucked close to the Austrian border and surrounded by storybook scenery (and a few film locations, too).
Austria is where the altitude really steps up. You ride high into the Alps and take on the Grossglockner High Alpine Road, Austria’s highest surfaced pass: elegant hairpins, fast-flowing sections, and huge views of peaks and glaciers that feel almost unreal from the saddle. Dropping down into Slovenia, you reach Ljubljana, a compact, charming capital that’s perfect for an evening wander along the river and up to the castle.
Talk to us about Croatia, Slovenia and Bosnia
Talk to us about Croatia, Slovenia and Bosnia
