Driving Trips in Bavaria
 

We will be traveling from Munich to Salzburg, Fussen, Freiburg, Heidleberg, Rothenburg, and back to Munich in 20 days. Are there any special scenic routes off the beaten path that you would suggest. We will be driving Berchtesgaden to Fussen. Google Maps take us through Innsbruck. Any thoughts about this route? Any tips along this route would be appreciated. Judy

Try www.viamichelin.com

Check out the Abbey at the Monastary in Ettal. A very beautiful, somewhat out of the way, and free place to visit! Climb the tower in Rothenburg if you can for a great view.

Around Berchtesgaden, we loved the hike up the Wimbachklamm Gorge. Also, the boat trip on Lake Konigsee.

Strongly agree to visit the Ettal Abbey - it is absolutely gorgeous. We just found it by accident and couldn't believe how beautiful it was - just one of the serendipitous joys of road trips.

"special scenic routes"?

Depends what lights your candle.

Castles? Museums? Mountains? Lakes? Zoos? Gardens? Street performers? Snake farms?

If you take the route through the Inn valley from Berchtesgaden to Fussen there are a number of jewels along the way.

Hall is a cute little town. Mittenwald (the violin maker's village) is fun. Garmish has a cable car to the top of the Zugspitze. Check the weather before you go up because it is a no-go if it is socked in.

As others have suggested the Ettal Monastery is worth a stop. Ludwig's Schlos Linderhof is interesting, Oberammergau is a good place to shop for wood carvings. The Wiesekirche is beautiful. Pretty soon you will be in Fussen. Be sure to tour both castles.