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#1 | Brno MotoGP in August datum

Tue Nov 20, 2018 3:35 pm

Hi Folks

We're planning a second trip to the MotoGP in Brno next August. Edinburgh - Newcastle - ferry to Amsterdam - long day across Germany to Dresden then down to Brno. After the race weekend we have a six day trip home penciled in. First day will be basically heading across Austria to the far South (Ferlach area), but I want to get into Slovenia so am looking to do Day 2 as a trip through the Triglav National Park in the Julian Alps, then cut west to Tolmezzo in Italy before heading north back into Austria and the Grossglockner Pass, before finishing at Zell am See or Mittersill.

Was wondering if anyone has spent any time in the Julian Alps/Triglav Park area and has any thoughts or recommendations. I'm trying to steer clear of motorways (and vignettes) so was looking to go from Ferlach into Slovenia then cut northwest on local roads to Jesenice and Kranjska Gora then south through the park. This'll also go through another National Park after entering Italy. It all looks fantastic - and only a 220/230 mile day - but happy for any thoughts anyone may have...

Ta Woz

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#2 | RE: Brno MotoGP in August datum

Tue Nov 20, 2018 8:42 pm

the road south from K. Gora to Soca is really good. Lots of hairpins so not very quick. Very scenic.

Bovec to Tarvisio over Passo di Predil is superb.

My favourite ride in Slovenia is from the Italian border south, over Predil to Bovec then down the Soca & Idrijci valley to Tolmin and Idrija. Fast flowing road with superb scenery - does not fit in with your plan as you would need an extra day.

If you have time the ride up to Mangart is the best scenery in Slovenia apparently. Not had time to do it. https://goo.gl/maps/DDSssZEk3bn - only a 22km detour but might take a while as the road is quite challenging.

Vignettes: unlike in Switzerland, both Austria and Slovenia allow you to buy a 7/10 day pass. 7.5 euro in Slovenia for a week, 5.2 euro in Austria for 10 days. Hardly a fortune and can save you a bit of time if needed - on most trips I have had at least one day where a delay happens or poor weather makes you want to leave an area rapidly.

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#3 | RE: Brno MotoGP in August datum

Tue Nov 20, 2018 10:12 pm (Last edited: Wed Nov 21, 2018 2:46 pm)

Slowenientour 2016.jpg - Bild entfernt (keine Rechte)Was 2016 in Slovenia, 3000km in a week without a motorway.

Partly very good, new roads but sometimes also gravel (mostly east and at side streets).
At that time on the side roads very little traffic, Triglav area should not drive at the weekend, there is already more traffic. Definitely go up to Mangart.

If interested I still have the tour planning as Tyre to Travel files or as a GPX

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Holger
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#4 | RE: Brno MotoGP in August datum

Wed Nov 21, 2018 2:17 pm

Thanks guys! Certainly some food for thought in there....

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#5 | RE: Brno MotoGP in August datum

Sat Apr 06, 2019 9:04 pm

As part of the same trip, we're looking at homeward stops in the Hausach/Freudenstadt region one night, and in the Bastogne area after we head further north the following day.

We have some basic accommodation provisionally booked for both nights but am ideally looking for decent cheap(ish) accommodation - hopefully three twin rooms.

Not greatly familiar with either area but I'm sure there are plenty B500 experts here - so if you have any thoughts on decent accommodation options, please let me know...

Ta Woz

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#6 | RE: Brno MotoGP in August datum

Sat Apr 06, 2019 9:25 pm

Hi Woz

a good few years ago I stayed at the Hotel Melba in thew centre of Bastogne. what I liked was they had secure parking and very close to the square with ,lots of bars and restaurants. i was quoted a price on the evening I turned up and when I went to pay they said the room was cheaper and charged me the lesser price, happy with the honesty.

from memory clean and comfortable

Graham

Graham
Winskill, North West England

the long and winding road perfect for a bike

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#7 | RE: Brno MotoGP in August datum

Sat Apr 06, 2019 9:40 pm (Last edited: Sat Apr 06, 2019 9:41 pm)

Zitat von Woz955 im Beitrag #5
As part of the same trip, we're looking at homeward stops in the Hausach/Freudenstadt region one night, and in the Bastogne area after we head further north the following day.

We have some basic accommodation provisionally booked for both nights but am ideally looking for decent cheap(ish) accommodation - hopefully three twin rooms.

Not greatly familiar with either area but I'm sure there are plenty B500 experts here - so if you have any thoughts on decent accommodation options, please let me know...

Ta Woz

http://www.pension-williams.com/ is a perennial favourite with UK riders, in Seebach

http://www.hotel-adler-post.de/ in Baiersbronn-Obertal was okay a few years ago - popular with German bikers

Be aware, German hotels will tell you a room is a twin room when they mean it is a double bed with two single mattresses and two single duvets. There is a 10cm gap between the mattresses so bear this in mind if sharing. Adler Post has single rooms for 65 euros including dinner, bed & breakfast. Also some proper twin rooms it seems.

This is what some German hotels call a twin room:
http://www.hotel-adler-post.de/images/Fa...er/DSC_0590.JPG

In the Ardennes, I highly recommend Bouillon and the Hotel de la Poste http://www.hotelposte.be/index.asp?taal=en which has an underground garage and superb location on the riverside. 60km from Bastogne.

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