Spring (Apr–May)
Black Forest , Franconia , Eifel
Low mountain ranges rideable, high Alpine passes sometimes still closed
Travel information Germany
When a motorcycle tour to Germany is worth it – and which region suits which time of year.
Best time to travel
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
- Best time
- Good to ride
- Less suitable
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.
Summer (Jun–Aug)
Allgäu & Alps , Bavarian Forest
All Alpine passes open, long days
Autumn (Sep–Oct)
Harz , Erzgebirge , Franconia
Stable weather, clear views, less traffic
Winter (Nov–Mar)
Only a handful of training formats
Wet, cold, Alpine passes closed
