england to croatia

[jamie92j]

hi i am planning a trip down to croatia in a month, route planned is dover - callais, belgium, germany, austria grossglockner, slovinia lake bled and then down to dubrovnik. and then drive back up and a quick stop in the black forrest for a slice of gateau

trip will be done on my 650 alp

only got 2 weeks to do it in, i have estimated the millage at 2500 miles

i have done a similar trip couple years ago and did czech rep, hungry etc

anyone have any advice or good places to stop along the route i have said??

dont really need advice on what kit, spares etc

more just nice places to stop along the route i have said

[Paul-S]

None Jamie but enjoy the trip

[jamie92j]

cheers. many photos will be had and a full report on my return!

[jamie92j]

anyone know about road insurance in croatia, as bennets only cover the E.U, how do i get some insurance there? can you buy it at the border?

[Paul-S]

Most places have cover available at the border but be careful on how long and what you are covered for. I had to do this at Moroccan border but it was not worth the paper it was written on so be careful not to have any prangs

[HUDDERS]

Not sure but did Piguglyshandydrinker, do something similar last year, might be worth a Pm to Phil

[Darkenbad]

Did something similar last year, France , Germany, Austria, Slovenia, Italy, France.

Good camp site in Daln - (near Pirmasens Germany), recommend entering Austria at the Bregenz end - route 200/198 good bike road. Hagnan Haselgare good camping by the river.

I did this in a week, steady pace.

Have a nice one.

PK

[severs]

If you have an overnight stop while passing through the Eifel mountains in Germany (the area near the Nurburgring) then I recommend Bad Muenstereifel, a lovely little spot.

Trier is a nice place too but unless you are going to meander up or down the Moselle valley on the way it's probably off-route.

Ruedesheim is very touristy and tacky.

[PeterPan]

Have a good trip down we shall look out for you on our way back up.

Our bike insurance covered Croatia and the E111 does as well

We did the same route as you except we missed out Bled as we came over from Trieste in Italy as there are no highways in Slovenia there so it saves you 20 euros.

The coast road from there all the way to dubrovnik is brilliant and should not be missed.

The first bit up to Zador has to be the best bit Anywhere. Careful about half way to Zador as sign post tries to get you on the dual carrigeway.

A campsite short of Dubrovnik (80 miles) is a must stop as the host is brilliant.

Check out my blog to see some of my pictures from our continuing trip

Wave alot if you see a blue pan heading the other way.

Regard Peter.