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Germany, Bavarian Alps, Germany

Deutsche Alpenstrasse West

The western German Alpine Road weaves past castles beneath jagged limestone peaks.

Length

90 km

In miles

55.9 mi

Driving time

2 hr 49 min

Atlas rating

9.4 / 10

Driving quality9.1
Scenery9.6

The run

Lindau to Fussen, following the B308. Drive it in either direction, though the views usually favour the climb.

Season

Some sections icy in winter

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Checked by the Drivers Atlas desk

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Last reviewed 3 March 2026