12 Hours. 2 Countries. 1 Epic Ride.

12 Hours. 2 Countries. 1 Unforgettable Ride.
From Germany’s legendary B500 to the alpine curves of Andermatt, Switzerland — this is a soul-stirring motorcycle journey through Europe’s most scenic roads. Forests, valleys, border crossings, and high mountain passes… all in a single day.

🛣️ Ride Highlights:

• Schwarzwaldhochstraße (B500): Germany’s Black Forest jewel
• Cross-border adventure into Switzerland
• Final ascent into the heart of the Alps: Andermatt

🎬 What to Expect:

• Mountains
• Lakes
• Stunning riding roads

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💬 Drop a comment if you’ve ridden this route — or if it’s now on your bucket list.

🔧 Gear Used

Motorcycle: 2019 BMW R1250GSA
Tent: Durston X-Dome 2
Sleeping Pad: Big Agnes Rapide SL (L/W)
Sleeping Bag: Sierra Designs Backcountry bed
Camera: DJI Pocket 3
Helmet Camera: Osmo Action 5
Mic 1: Purple Panda lavalier
Mic 2: DJI mic mini

Please see my Amazon Affiliate links below in this description for additional kit I use on my trips, where sold through Amazon.


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Chapters
00:00 Morning Recap
00:33 Coffee at Baden Baden
02:52 Hotel recommendation for Black Forest area
03:39 Leaving Baden Baden
04:48 The B500 & Black Forest
11:44 Leg stretch at the Rhine
16:10 Getting the bike checked over
18:17 Lucerne
20:15 An Alps taster
22:56 Andermatt
25:50 Why not subscribe, it's FREE!


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The kit I use (Amazon affiliate links where available)
Vlogging
DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro (ADV Combo) - https://amzn.to/4rs7vAK
DJI Osmo Action 5 ND Filters - https://amzn.to/4pAG9qa
DJI Pocket 3 - https://amzn.to/4p4XDuZ
DJI Osmo 360 - https://amzn.to/3KfbNL8
DJI Mic Mini - https://amzn.to/488e2Jf
DJI Action Remote - https://amzn.to/4pGv1sb
DJI Mini 3 (RC) Drone - https://amzn.to/486LyQ6
DJI Osmo Action Extreme Battery - https://amzn.to/486LRdI
DJI Osmo Action Battery Charger - https://amzn.to/4on3Yki

Insta360 X4 (Motorcycle Bundle) - https://amzn.to/43Vu9aB
Insta360 X4 Battery - https://amzn.to/3LZh36d
Insta360 GPS Remote - https://amzn.to/3M4GaEA

Purple Panda Lavalier Mic kit - https://amzn.to/3KcRWMD
SanDisk Extreme Pro SSD - https://amzn.to/3XXLPyM
SanDisk 256GB Micro SD Extreme Pro - https://amzn.to/4p8xICY
Apple Mac Mini M4 Pro - https://amzn.to/3KcRQ7J
UGREEN Mac Mini Base - https://amzn.to/3XotfzH
Smatree Action Camera Screws - https://amzn.to/43Tizgb
SMALLRIG – Osmo Action camera cage - https://amzn.to/4rwNwkC
Mico SD Carry Case - https://amzn.to/3LYK8P9
4TB SSD NVMe - https://amzn.to/3M4HSG0
SIRUI Tripod - https://amzn.to/4pxg4bG
 
Camping Equipment
Hultafors Craftsman's knife -    • Going WILD at Cocos Wild Campsite!  
Exped Sitpad - https://amzn.to/46qSQh3
BA Rapide SL - https://amzn.to/4eyIsFX
Sea to Summit Washing Line - https://amzn.to/4kofudw
Trekology Pillow - https://amzn.to/46sAKLz
Exped Pillow - https://amzn.to/44wteg2
MSR Tent Pegs - https://amzn.to/4lclKpG
Vango Tryfan 300 Tent - https://amzn.to/4040k5P
Sleeping Bag Liner - https://amzn.to/4lfGWvc
Exped Pillow - https://amzn.to/44wteg2
Flextail Mini Pump - https://amzn.to/3TUU3Ws
Ditty Bag - https://amzn.to/4lX9dqr
Smidge - https://amzn.to/4l9qIU5
Tenacious Tape - https://amzn.to/44cwgHA
Mesh Repair - https://amzn.to/45OKCiD
Bottle Opener - https://amzn.to/404qqFQ
Jetboil Java - https://amzn.to/3IqIXpA
Lomo Dry Bags - https://amzn.to/4euCyFW
Chopping board - https://amzn.to/4lyXHB5
Spoon - https://amzn.to/4lyXHB5
100ml Gas - https://amzn.to/4kloIqE