Germany
12 scored roads in Germany, reranked for motorbikes rather than for cars, with the fit score shown next to each one.
Riders and drivers want different things from the same map. A single track lane that ruins a weekend in a wide car is often the best thing you will ride all year, and a fast open A road that flatters a grand tourer can be a dull hour on a bike.
Every country page below reranks the scored library for corner quality and scenery, drops the width penalty that applies to cars, and flags the seasonal gravel and noise restrictions that increasingly decide where bikes are welcome.
Checked by the Drivers Atlas desk
Scored and written by the Drivers Atlas editorial desk, drawing on driven routes across the UK and Europe, mapping data and member road reports. Checked against current closure and restriction notices for Germany. How we score roads.
Last reviewed 26 May 2026
Ranked
01 · Mosel, Germany
The river road twists beneath vineyard slopes past the hairpin loop at Bremm's Calmont.
59 mi · Rating 8.9 / 10 · Fit 9.4 / 10
02 · Bavarian Alps, Germany
The western German Alpine Road weaves past castles beneath jagged limestone peaks.
55.9 mi · Rating 9.4 / 10 · Fit 9.3 / 10
Some sections icy in winter
03 · Bavarian Alps, Germany
Sweeping alpine curves link lake resorts on the way to the Austrian border.
93.2 mi · Rating 9.4 / 10 · Fit 9.3 / 10
Higher passes can close briefly after snow
04 · Black Forest, Germany
Tight forested hairpins climb to a summit famed among motorcyclists for its sweeping bends.
8.1 mi · Rating 8.7 / 10 · Fit 9.3 / 10
Closed by snow some winters
05 · Black Forest, Germany
Germany's original scenic highway rolls along a forested ridge with panoramic Alpine views.
37.3 mi · Rating 9.2 / 10 · Fit 9.1 / 10
Snow and ice common above 900 metres in winter
06 · Mosel, Germany
Riverside curves trace the Mosel's serpentine loops beneath castle ruins and steep vineyards.
31.1 mi · Rating 8.8 / 10 · Fit 8.7 / 10
07 · Harz, Germany
Dense spruce forest and granite tors frame this rolling route beneath the Brocken summit.
18.6 mi · Rating 8.5 / 10 · Fit 8.4 / 10
Snow common in winter
08 · Saxon Switzerland, Germany
The Elbe riverside road runs beneath dramatic sandstone table mountains near the Bastei.
13.7 mi · Rating 8.5 / 10 · Fit 8.3 / 10
09 · Harz, Germany
A short forested climb linking two Harz resort towns with tight wooded bends.
7.5 mi · Rating 8.3 / 10 · Fit 8.2 / 10
Icy conditions frequent November to March
10 · Eifel, Germany
The Green Hell loops through Eifel forest with 73 legendary corners open to the public.
13 mi · Rating 9.3 / 10 · Fit 7.9 / 10
Public sessions pause in icy conditions
11 · Bavarian Alps, Germany
Germany's highest through road climbs to the border with views over the Watzmann massif.
9.9 mi · Rating 9.3 / 10 · Fit 7.7 / 10
Closed by snow in deep winter
12 · Black Forest, Germany
The Hoellental route squeezes through granite walls beside a rushing mountain stream.
18.6 mi · Rating 8.8 / 10 · Fit 7.3 / 10
Before you go
Parts of Tyrol and several Swiss and Italian valleys restrict loud motorcycles or ban them on specific days. Fines are high and bikes are impounded.
A two thousand metre pass can be fifteen degrees colder than the valley you left forty minutes ago. Pack for the summit, not the start.
Filling stations are rare above the tree line. Fill in the valley before every pass rather than assuming there is something at the top.
Common questions
The Dolomite pass loop, the Col de Turini, the Furka Susten Grimsel triangle and the Transfagarasan all rank at the top for corner quality on two wheels.
Yes. Several Tyrolean valleys and some Swiss roads restrict motorcycles above set noise limits, and a few close to bikes on specific days. Check locally before you ride.