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Italian Riviera
Travelogue
We started this morning in Frankfurt am Main. During a short lunch break at the Baden Baden service station on the A5, I looked at the St. Christiopherus motorway church. It is one of 45 autobahn churches in Germany and I think it is worth seeing. Above all, the many modern reliefs cast from concrete or the crypt (I would not have suspected a motorway church).
The destination of today's stage was Lörrach, right before the Swiss border, because we only wanted to travel through Switzerland due to the applicable corona rules. We stopped at the Lörrach motorhome parking lot. After a 5 hour drive we arrived there at about 36 ° C. First of all, extend the awning, take out the chairs and have a nice cold beer after work.
Then there was pizza from the stone oven in the campsite pizzeria and an extended digestive walk through the beautiful adjacent park.
We started this morning in Frankfurt am Main. During a short lunch break at the Baden Baden service station on the A5, I looked at the St. Christiopherus motorway church. It is one of 45 autobahn churches in Germany and I think it is worth seeing. Above all, the many modern reliefs cast from concrete or the crypt (I would not have suspected a motorway church).
The destination of today's stage was Lörrach, right before the Swiss border, because we only wanted to travel through Switzerland due to the applicable corona rules. We stopped at the Lörrach motorhome parking lot. After a 5 hour drive we arrived there at about 36 ° C. First of all, extend the awning, take out the chairs and have a nice cold beer after work.
Then there was pizza from the stone oven in the campsite pizzeria and an extended digestive walk through the beautiful adjacent park.
We started shortly before 11:00 a.m. in Lörrach. We actually wanted to leave an hour earlier, but we "stumbled" over a Dutch blogger couple from Bonn who are driving a 20-year-old Carthago. And we chatted tight. Dispose of it quickly and take the motorway towards Switzerland. Everything went smoothly. No controls, we were in Switzerland in no time. With the exception of a short lunch break, we are non-stop to Italy. We were only stopped by a 3 km traffic jam in front of the Gotthard tunnel and then another when entering Italy. But that was only due to the slalom set up in the border station. We were not checked this time either (a PCR or antigen test not older than 48 hours was mandatory for entry). No wonder that the mutations can spread so quickly and unhindered. But that's another topic.
In any case, we drove straight to the Area Sosta Camper in Como, where we will stay until Sunday, because France and Germany will play in the European Championship on Saturday and we have to see that (says my wife).
We started shortly before 11:00 a.m. in Lörrach. We actually wanted to leave an hour earlier, but we "stumbled" over a Dutch blogger couple from Bonn who are driving a 20-year-old Carthago. And we chatted tight. Dispose of it quickly and take the motorway towards Switzerland. Everything went smoothly. No controls, we were in Switzerland in no time. With the exception of a short lunch break, we are non-stop to Italy. We were only stopped by a 3 km traffic jam in front of the Gotthard tunnel and then another when entering Italy. But that was only due to the slalom set up in the border station. We were not checked this time either (a PCR or antigen test not older than 48 hours was mandatory for entry). No wonder that the mutations can spread so quickly and unhindered. But that's another topic.
In any case, we drove straight to the Area Sosta Camper in Como, where we will stay until Sunday, because France and Germany will play in the European Championship on Saturday and we have to see that (says my wife).
We have arrived at the first destination of our trip, Piedmont. But look at what? There are several places that are worth a more or less brief visit. The decision was made for us. Piedmont, as well as Liguria later, are not really camper-friendly. Sure, every bigger place, every city has its own RV park. But almost always it is a parking lot, without service with no or very bad ratings or it simply doesn't exist anymore. And parking facilities for sightseeing - often nil.
Pavia makes an exception. The small pitch / camping site for over 30 mobiles is located on the outskirts and offers some shade. The place is very clean, barrier-free and also has a small pool. But the best thing is that you can quickly get to the old town of Pavia by bike. A nice drive mostly along the banks of the Ticino.
We have arrived at the first destination of our trip, Piedmont. But look at what? There are several places that are worth a more or less brief visit. The decision was made for us. Piedmont, as well as Liguria later, are not really camper-friendly. Sure, every bigger place, every city has its own RV park. But almost always it is a parking lot, without service with no or very bad ratings or it simply doesn't exist anymore. And parking facilities for sightseeing - often nil.
Pavia makes an exception. The small pitch / camping site for over 30 mobiles is located on the outskirts and offers some shade. The place is very clean, barrier-free and also has a small pool. But the best thing is that you can quickly get to the old town of Pavia by bike. A nice drive mostly along the banks of the Ticino.
Today we have decided on our first city, Pavia. There is a lot to see here, but we didn't look at everything, as one or the other sight is a bit outside of the city center.
If you come by bike from the campsite, the first stop is the Ponte Coperto, the covered bridge. It is somewhat reminiscent of the Ponte Vecchio in Florence, but unlike it has no shops. But there is a small chapel in the middle. Unfortunately, the medieval bridge was destroyed in the war and rebuilt in 1949. But it is still beautiful.
From here you can quickly get to the Basilica di San Michele Maggiore. In 1155 Emperor Barbarossa was crowned King of Italy in it. The many relief figures on the sandstone facade and the dwarf gallery, which is rather untypical for the area, are special here. What we did not consider is that the churches here close at noon. And so after a short time we were asked non-verbally but clearly to leave. So on to the cathedral from the 15th century. The dome, whose designs also come from the Renaissance, was not added until 1884. The 11th century brick tower next to the cathedral collapsed in 1989 and killed 4 people. Inside, the cathedral is kept rather simple.
On the Piazza della Vittoria you have a beautiful view of old patrician houses, the Borletto from the 12th / 13th. Century, former seat of the city government, and the cathedral dome.
The next destination is the university. It is the second oldest university in Italy after Bologna. In the courtyards of the building complex there are statues of famous professors and students, such as B. by Allesandro Volta, the inventor of the electric battery.
If you leave the university through the rear area, you can see the remaining three of the former 200 family towers of Pavia.
Today we have decided on our first city, Pavia. There is a lot to see here, but we didn't look at everything, as one or the other sight is a bit outside of the city center.
If you come by bike from the campsite, the first stop is the Ponte Coperto, the covered bridge. It is somewhat reminiscent of the Ponte Vecchio in Florence, but unlike it has no shops. But there is a small chapel in the middle. Unfortunately, the medieval bridge was destroyed in the war and rebuilt in 1949. But it is still beautiful.
From here you can quickly get to the Basilica di San Michele Maggiore. In 1155 Emperor Barbarossa was crowned King of Italy in it. The many relief figures on the sandstone facade and the dwarf gallery, which is rather untypical for the area, are special here. What we did not consider is that the churches here close at noon. And so after a short time we were asked non-verbally but clearly to leave. So on to the cathedral from the 15th century. The dome, whose designs also come from the Renaissance, was not added until 1884. The 11th century brick tower next to the cathedral collapsed in 1989 and killed 4 people. Inside, the cathedral is kept rather simple.
On the Piazza della Vittoria you have a beautiful view of old patrician houses, the Borletto from the 12th / 13th. Century, former seat of the city government, and the cathedral dome.
The next destination is the university. It is the second oldest university in Italy after Bologna. In the courtyards of the building complex there are statues of famous professors and students, such as B. by Allesandro Volta, the inventor of the electric battery.
If you leave the university through the rear area, you can see the remaining three of the former 200 family towers of Pavia.
We have already described the problem with cities and sights. Apart from that, we didn't want to organize a sightseeing marathon this time, but rather take it easy. Asti or Alba, where the famous sparkling wine or white truffles come from. But again we failed because of the parking space issue. We looked and found what we were looking for. A small winery, remote in the Alba area, should offer a fantastic view and the operators should be very nice.
So we worked our way up the serpentines into the mountains, just passed the driveway and turned in Mango. But we weren't promised too much in the app this time. And the fact that the wine was really tasty was almost too much of a good thing. Sure, we stayed two nights and stocked up on wine for the rest of our tour. You never know what's coming ...
We have already described the problem with cities and sights. Apart from that, we didn't want to organize a sightseeing marathon this time, but rather take it easy. Asti or Alba, where the famous sparkling wine or white truffles come from. But again we failed because of the parking space issue. We looked and found what we were looking for. A small winery, remote in the Alba area, should offer a fantastic view and the operators should be very nice.
So we worked our way up the serpentines into the mountains, just passed the driveway and turned in Mango. But we weren't promised too much in the app this time. And the fact that the wine was really tasty was almost too much of a good thing. Sure, we stayed two nights and stocked up on wine for the rest of our tour. You never know what's coming ...
We have arrived on the Riviera! Here, too, the same "misery" awaited us. Nothing with small, dreamy parking spaces in secluded bays, as the advertising likes to suggest.
In parking lots (like in Bodighera) undesirable, the parking spaces, if available, dusty areas at the edge of a garbage collection point and actually only just in the first row because of the view of the sea, like in San Remo. We had promised each other more. We drove along the coast and chose one of the two campsites in Imperia. Maybe we can take a beach vacation here. Well, the ratings weren't great, but the heavy traffic and sometimes narrow streets took their toll.
But the first place right at the entrance was an imposition. So turn around and get out again. Second place, Camping De Wijnstok is not exactly the first choice either (rating 2.5, the pitches emphasize the space, the sanitary facilities are pretty shabby), but it's okay for one night. After we had mastered the very narrow driveway and registered, we were assigned the space. The highlight on the square is the pizzeria. The pizza is really delicious and one of 2 pizzas is the free welcome pizza.
We have arrived on the Riviera! Here, too, the same "misery" awaited us. Nothing with small, dreamy parking spaces in secluded bays, as the advertising likes to suggest.
In parking lots (like in Bodighera) undesirable, the parking spaces, if available, dusty areas at the edge of a garbage collection point and actually only just in the first row because of the view of the sea, like in San Remo. We had promised each other more. We drove along the coast and chose one of the two campsites in Imperia. Maybe we can take a beach vacation here. Well, the ratings weren't great, but the heavy traffic and sometimes narrow streets took their toll.
But the first place right at the entrance was an imposition. So turn around and get out again. Second place, Camping De Wijnstok is not exactly the first choice either (rating 2.5, the pitches emphasize the space, the sanitary facilities are pretty shabby), but it's okay for one night. After we had mastered the very narrow driveway and registered, we were assigned the space. The highlight on the square is the pizzeria. The pizza is really delicious and one of 2 pizzas is the free welcome pizza.
We are on the next day. First along the coast, then on the autostrada. We nail our heads and have signed up for 3 days at a really good campsite in Cervo. With a small grocery store, pool, private beach ... Camping Lino is the name of our beach oasis. The driveway to the parking spaces is pretty narrow and a bit sporty, but the guide from the staff was a professional.
In the afternoon we went to the beach and into the sea. At the end of June the water is still a little fresh.
We are on the next day. First along the coast, then on the autostrada. We nail our heads and have signed up for 3 days at a really good campsite in Cervo. With a small grocery store, pool, private beach ... Camping Lino is the name of our beach oasis. The driveway to the parking spaces is pretty narrow and a bit sporty, but the guide from the staff was a professional.
In the afternoon we went to the beach and into the sea. At the end of June the water is still a little fresh.
The next morning I first let the drone go up. On the beach in front of the mountain-built town of Cervo.
In the afternoon we explored this medieval place, which always feels like it's uphill. Because the place was built on the rocks by the sea. Narrow, car-free streets, nested houses, small squares where life happens - all the way up to the summit, where the Castello di Cervo (city museum) is located. Another attraction is the Church of San Giovanni Battista. The church (18th century), once donated by the coral fishermen, captivates with its baroque facade and a large flight of stairs in front of the sea. Chamber concerts are held on the Piazza della Chiesa in front of the church in July and August.
We ended the day in the panorama bar Arielle; Cocktails, nibbles and a fantastic view.
The next morning I first let the drone go up. On the beach in front of the mountain-built town of Cervo.
In the afternoon we explored this medieval place, which always feels like it's uphill. Because the place was built on the rocks by the sea. Narrow, car-free streets, nested houses, small squares where life happens - all the way up to the summit, where the Castello di Cervo (city museum) is located. Another attraction is the Church of San Giovanni Battista. The church (18th century), once donated by the coral fishermen, captivates with its baroque facade and a large flight of stairs in front of the sea. Chamber concerts are held on the Piazza della Chiesa in front of the church in July and August.
We ended the day in the panorama bar Arielle; Cocktails, nibbles and a fantastic view.
We have finished our beach days and want to move on. The Portofino area should be. And again the same picture emerged: bad or too distant parking or camping sites, too few sights. So again rescheduled at short notice and off to the Cinque Terre.
There is a parking space here on the way to Monterosso. There is also a bus stop for the bus to Monterosso right next to the parking space. But - bad luck. The pitch is full. Turning didn't work, so down to Monterosso (I love switchbacks). But we didn't get in; at the small roundabout at the entrance to the town it was over, the road was closed. So turned in a confined space and everything back again.
We have enough! We're going to La Spezia, even if the pitch isn't that great again, but we want to go to the Cinque Terre.
We have finished our beach days and want to move on. The Portofino area should be. And again the same picture emerged: bad or too distant parking or camping sites, too few sights. So again rescheduled at short notice and off to the Cinque Terre.
There is a parking space here on the way to Monterosso. There is also a bus stop for the bus to Monterosso right next to the parking space. But - bad luck. The pitch is full. Turning didn't work, so down to Monterosso (I love switchbacks). But we didn't get in; at the small roundabout at the entrance to the town it was over, the road was closed. So turned in a confined space and everything back again.
We have enough! We're going to La Spezia, even if the pitch isn't that great again, but we want to go to the Cinque Terre.
The parking space on the edge of the industrial port is indeed a little "charmless". A decent part of the space is occupied with permanently parked mobile homes. But it is quiet at night and a good starting point for tours to La Spezia and the Cinqe Terre. At the square you can also get bus tickets for the return trip; these are cheaper here than with the driver.
However, the stop was moved to La Spezia; we once traced the path. However, we do not know whether the relocation is temporary or permanent.
The parking space on the edge of the industrial port is indeed a little "charmless". A decent part of the space is occupied with permanently parked mobile homes. But it is quiet at night and a good starting point for tours to La Spezia and the Cinqe Terre. At the square you can also get bus tickets for the return trip; these are cheaper here than with the driver.
However, the stop was moved to La Spezia; we once traced the path. However, we do not know whether the relocation is temporary or permanent.
We're going to the Cinque Terre. But what is that anyway? Cinque Terre is the name for five centuries-old villages, which with their colorful houses and terraced vineyards and olive groves were built into the steep cliffs of the Italian Riviera. A hiking trail, the Sentiero Azzuro, connects the villages. There is also a train line that stops in every village.
We informed ourselves well and bought the bus tickets for the trip to the train station (round trip) right on the pitch. That is cheaper than with the driver. The bus stop, which is supposed to be "right around the corner", was relocated, so that two buses simply drove past us. In the end it worked and after a 20 minute drive through La Spezia we arrived at the Central Station. There you can buy tickets for the train ride and entry to the national park (needed if you want to hike from village to village). And there are also hints, for example which hiking route is open or closed.
Then off to the platform and wait for the regional train. For the feeling of being at home (the train sends its regards) the track was changed. But luckily on the same platform. Otherwise it could have been tight. We drove all the way to Monterosso. Monterosso is the largest of the 5 villages and has the only sandy beach in the Cinque Terre. A tunnel leads from the beach to the old town with its beautiful, narrow streets and the church of San Giovanni Battista.
We're going to the Cinque Terre. But what is that anyway? Cinque Terre is the name for five centuries-old villages, which with their colorful houses and terraced vineyards and olive groves were built into the steep cliffs of the Italian Riviera. A hiking trail, the Sentiero Azzuro, connects the villages. There is also a train line that stops in every village.
We informed ourselves well and bought the bus tickets for the trip to the train station (round trip) right on the pitch. That is cheaper than with the driver. The bus stop, which is supposed to be "right around the corner", was relocated, so that two buses simply drove past us. In the end it worked and after a 20 minute drive through La Spezia we arrived at the Central Station. There you can buy tickets for the train ride and entry to the national park (needed if you want to hike from village to village). And there are also hints, for example which hiking route is open or closed.
Then off to the platform and wait for the regional train. For the feeling of being at home (the train sends its regards) the track was changed. But luckily on the same platform. Otherwise it could have been tight. We drove all the way to Monterosso. Monterosso is the largest of the 5 villages and has the only sandy beach in the Cinque Terre. A tunnel leads from the beach to the old town with its beautiful, narrow streets and the church of San Giovanni Battista.
We covered the way from Monterosso al Mare to Vernazza again by train. The climb from Monterosso is said to be too strenuous. So we didn't even try. We were also told that the route from Vernazza to Corniglia was the easier one (the other two routes were closed anyway).
But first we took a leisurely look at Vernazza. It is said to be the most beautiful of the 5 villages in the Cinque Terre, with its romantic harbor. First you can see the colorful houses, but they only really come into their own when the sun is shining. Then the narrow streets of the old town and of course the harbor with its colorful fishing boats. Unfortunately, we couldn't see the castle with its angular tower, from which one should have a nice view of the harbor, as it is a restaurant. Or maybe we just didn't find the way to the tower.
And then there is the church of Santa Margherita d'Antiochia, the patron saint of the city. It was first mentioned in 1318 and probably expanded in the 16th century. You can clearly see the two different parts. The altar (14th century) is still original. The extraordinary bell tower with a square base and an octagonal structure was part of the village's defense system.
The most beautiful view of Vernazza comes from Monterosso. Or you take the effort and go up the cliffs to the left of the village. There, according to the photos in the national park brochure, you can see the whole place from above. But first we got something to eat: one bag of fried fish to take away: crab claws, squid rings, anchovies ... delicious.
Then we made our way to Corniglia. After all, we wanted to hike in the Cinque Terre as well. Even the way out of Vernazza was exhausting, because it is only uphill. And that shouldn't change most of the way. And mostly on roughly hewn stone stairs - sometimes flat, sometimes high and crooked and crooked. For the sweaty hike, however, you will be rewarded with fantastic views. And so we were happy to arrive in Corniglia after about 3.5 kilometers and almost 2 hours (with photo breaks). First a break before descending to the train station. We gave each other the other two places because it was late and we were exhausted. So back to La Spezia directly by train.
We covered the way from Monterosso al Mare to Vernazza again by train. The climb from Monterosso is said to be too strenuous. So we didn't even try. We were also told that the route from Vernazza to Corniglia was the easier one (the other two routes were closed anyway).
But first we took a leisurely look at Vernazza. It is said to be the most beautiful of the 5 villages in the Cinque Terre, with its romantic harbor. First you can see the colorful houses, but they only really come into their own when the sun is shining. Then the narrow streets of the old town and of course the harbor with its colorful fishing boats. Unfortunately, we couldn't see the castle with its angular tower, from which one should have a nice view of the harbor, as it is a restaurant. Or maybe we just didn't find the way to the tower.
And then there is the church of Santa Margherita d'Antiochia, the patron saint of the city. It was first mentioned in 1318 and probably expanded in the 16th century. You can clearly see the two different parts. The altar (14th century) is still original. The extraordinary bell tower with a square base and an octagonal structure was part of the village's defense system.
The most beautiful view of Vernazza comes from Monterosso. Or you take the effort and go up the cliffs to the left of the village. There, according to the photos in the national park brochure, you can see the whole place from above. But first we got something to eat: one bag of fried fish to take away: crab claws, squid rings, anchovies ... delicious.
Then we made our way to Corniglia. After all, we wanted to hike in the Cinque Terre as well. Even the way out of Vernazza was exhausting, because it is only uphill. And that shouldn't change most of the way. And mostly on roughly hewn stone stairs - sometimes flat, sometimes high and crooked and crooked. For the sweaty hike, however, you will be rewarded with fantastic views. And so we were happy to arrive in Corniglia after about 3.5 kilometers and almost 2 hours (with photo breaks). First a break before descending to the train station. We gave each other the other two places because it was late and we were exhausted. So back to La Spezia directly by train.
Actually we wanted to see La Spezia today, to stroll through the city. But something happened yesterday that changed our minds completely. We just wanted to get out of here.
For the first time in all the decades we have traveled, including Kenya and India, we have become a victim of pickpockets. We were standing at the bus stop of the train station yesterday and were about to get in to drive back to the parking space when a guy pushed his way in and dropped his bag. Other passengers and his accomplices pushed in from behind and in the crowd they opened my wife's backpack and fished out the purse in all the things that were in there. Unnoticed. And suddenly they were gone again. Got out of the car in a flash just before the doors were closed.
But - luck in bad luck. It was only 15 euros, the bank card (blocked immediately) and a few shopping cards. The only annoying thing was the driver's license. Replacing it takes time, costs and in the meantime she is not allowed to drive a car.
So we left without further ado. After the parking lot in Piacenza (we actually wanted to go there) hadn't made a trustworthy impression on us, we drove through to Como. On the way, we have come a good 150 kilometers, the police headquarters of La Spezia reported, they had found the wallet with some documents (cards). But we had already driven too far to turn back. And the bank card was already blocked.
Actually we wanted to see La Spezia today, to stroll through the city. But something happened yesterday that changed our minds completely. We just wanted to get out of here.
For the first time in all the decades we have traveled, including Kenya and India, we have become a victim of pickpockets. We were standing at the bus stop of the train station yesterday and were about to get in to drive back to the parking space when a guy pushed his way in and dropped his bag. Other passengers and his accomplices pushed in from behind and in the crowd they opened my wife's backpack and fished out the purse in all the things that were in there. Unnoticed. And suddenly they were gone again. Got out of the car in a flash just before the doors were closed.
But - luck in bad luck. It was only 15 euros, the bank card (blocked immediately) and a few shopping cards. The only annoying thing was the driver's license. Replacing it takes time, costs and in the meantime she is not allowed to drive a car.
So we left without further ado. After the parking lot in Piacenza (we actually wanted to go there) hadn't made a trustworthy impression on us, we drove through to Como. On the way, we have come a good 150 kilometers, the police headquarters of La Spezia reported, they had found the wallet with some documents (cards). But we had already driven too far to turn back. And the bank card was already blocked.
If we are in Como for the second time now and also have some time, we want to take a look at the city this time. Especially since there is market today (Tuesdays and Thursdays from 7:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., Saturdays until 7:00 p.m.).
We quickly found out that a bus was driving near the parking space. But where to get the tickets from? We knew from Florence and La Spezia that the drivers usually don't sell tickets. But where do we get them? After a long search on the Internet, we found a point of sale in the tobacco shop in front of the Bennet supermarket.
As always, you have to be a little careful when taking the bus, because the buses don't stop if nobody gets on or off. So simply counting the stations is not. But Google helps here too ...
We got off right at the market and plunged into the lively hustle and bustle. And we love to stroll through markets. Light summer clothes or local specialties - we always find something.
It is only a few steps from the market in Piazza Vittoria to the old town. The first destination was the Romanesque Basilica San Fedele from the 12th century on the small but very beautiful Piazza S. Fedele. From there we are through the alleys to the cathedral, the Gothic Cattedrale di Santa Maria Assunta, which is really worth a visit. If you now walk from the cathedral directly towards the lake, you almost stumble across the tourist information office (mandatory city map).
We first ate something in the Caffè Monti and took a break before continuing to the marina and the "Life Electric" in Lake Como. The modern sculpture was erected in honor of Alessandro Volta, the inventor of the electric battery. But what is special is the view you have from the platform in the lake.
If we are in Como for the second time now and also have some time, we want to take a look at the city this time. Especially since there is market today (Tuesdays and Thursdays from 7:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., Saturdays until 7:00 p.m.).
We quickly found out that a bus was driving near the parking space. But where to get the tickets from? We knew from Florence and La Spezia that the drivers usually don't sell tickets. But where do we get them? After a long search on the Internet, we found a point of sale in the tobacco shop in front of the Bennet supermarket.
As always, you have to be a little careful when taking the bus, because the buses don't stop if nobody gets on or off. So simply counting the stations is not. But Google helps here too ...
We got off right at the market and plunged into the lively hustle and bustle. And we love to stroll through markets. Light summer clothes or local specialties - we always find something.
It is only a few steps from the market in Piazza Vittoria to the old town. The first destination was the Romanesque Basilica San Fedele from the 12th century on the small but very beautiful Piazza S. Fedele. From there we are through the alleys to the cathedral, the Gothic Cattedrale di Santa Maria Assunta, which is really worth a visit. If you now walk from the cathedral directly towards the lake, you almost stumble across the tourist information office (mandatory city map).
We first ate something in the Caffè Monti and took a break before continuing to the marina and the "Life Electric" in Lake Como. The modern sculpture was erected in honor of Alessandro Volta, the inventor of the electric battery. But what is special is the view you have from the platform in the lake.
I used this and the next day to sort and edit the pictures and films for our homepage and our YouTube channel.
I used this and the next day to sort and edit the pictures and films for our homepage and our YouTube channel.
We actually wanted to travel non-stop through Switzerland on the return journey. In fact. But we received an email while on vacation from the operator of the landcamp.ch platform that was founded this year. Whether we want to take a look at the concept and report on it. Well, we still had some space in our travel plan, so why not. We then voted and opted for Lisa and Beat Ambauen's organic farm Ruotzen on Lake Lucerne.
We entered the address from the Internet into the GPS and it promptly sent us the wrong way. It is better to enter the coordinates. In Emmetten on Dorfstraße, take the 2nd street right after the petrol station (Ischenstraße) and more or less straight ahead. The road is narrow and there is a tight hairpin just before the courtyard, but that is the only way allowed. From the courtyard, the road, although better developed, is a cantonal private road and driving on it can be really expensive.
In any case, we had a nice day on the farm, had a great chat with Lisa and Beat and enjoyed the fantastic view of Lake Lucerne. The area is great for cycling and hiking and of course there is also a lot to do.
We actually wanted to travel non-stop through Switzerland on the return journey. In fact. But we received an email while on vacation from the operator of the landcamp.ch platform that was founded this year. Whether we want to take a look at the concept and report on it. Well, we still had some space in our travel plan, so why not. We then voted and opted for Lisa and Beat Ambauen's organic farm Ruotzen on Lake Lucerne.
We entered the address from the Internet into the GPS and it promptly sent us the wrong way. It is better to enter the coordinates. In Emmetten on Dorfstraße, take the 2nd street right after the petrol station (Ischenstraße) and more or less straight ahead. The road is narrow and there is a tight hairpin just before the courtyard, but that is the only way allowed. From the courtyard, the road, although better developed, is a cantonal private road and driving on it can be really expensive.
In any case, we had a nice day on the farm, had a great chat with Lisa and Beat and enjoyed the fantastic view of Lake Lucerne. The area is great for cycling and hiking and of course there is also a lot to do.
We left Switzerland, even if we would have liked to have stayed a little longer. But we want to pay a visit to the Unimog Museum in Gaggenau on the way back. Gaggenau has a parking space at the thermal baths, and there is a nice beer garden on the way to the museum. But unfortunately the parking space was full. So an alternative place had to be found nearby. Gernsbach offered himself then.
According to our motto: "Who knows what it is good for", the emergency solution turned out to be the much better one this time as well. A great pitch, much nicer and well maintained. And you can get to the old town of Gernsbach in no time. We only stayed here, but since there is a lot to discover here, we will definitely come back.
We left Switzerland, even if we would have liked to have stayed a little longer. But we want to pay a visit to the Unimog Museum in Gaggenau on the way back. Gaggenau has a parking space at the thermal baths, and there is a nice beer garden on the way to the museum. But unfortunately the parking space was full. So an alternative place had to be found nearby. Gernsbach offered himself then.
According to our motto: "Who knows what it is good for", the emergency solution turned out to be the much better one this time as well. A great pitch, much nicer and well maintained. And you can get to the old town of Gernsbach in no time. We only stayed here, but since there is a lot to discover here, we will definitely come back.
Unimog - a myth, history and future in equal measure. And a masterpiece of automotive engineering. Universally applicable, highly off-road. Built since 1946 (initially as a prototype) and taken over by Daimler in 1951, it was manufactured in Gaggenau until 2001. In countless variants, but always based on the same principle. It is still the most off-road (series) wheeled vehicle in the world and is also represented worldwide. And I wanted to look at this myth. Why? Because I was allowed to drive the Unimog for nine months in the Bundeswehr myself. And he still fascinates and inspires me today.
Photo 2 shows one of the Unimogs that saved the 1964 Winter Olympics in Innsbruck. There was not enough snow on the piste and they were the only vehicles that, due to their cross-country mobility, were able to transport it there so that it could be distributed on the piste.
Oh yes, if you want, you can also ride in a Unimog on the premises and convince yourself of the capabilities of this vehicle. A small "test track" is right on the premises.
Information and pictures about the museum are available at unimog-museum.com
Unimog - a myth, history and future in equal measure. And a masterpiece of automotive engineering. Universally applicable, highly off-road. Built since 1946 (initially as a prototype) and taken over by Daimler in 1951, it was manufactured in Gaggenau until 2001. In countless variants, but always based on the same principle. It is still the most off-road (series) wheeled vehicle in the world and is also represented worldwide. And I wanted to look at this myth. Why? Because I was allowed to drive the Unimog for nine months in the Bundeswehr myself. And he still fascinates and inspires me today.
Photo 2 shows one of the Unimogs that saved the 1964 Winter Olympics in Innsbruck. There was not enough snow on the piste and they were the only vehicles that, due to their cross-country mobility, were able to transport it there so that it could be distributed on the piste.
Oh yes, if you want, you can also ride in a Unimog on the premises and convince yourself of the capabilities of this vehicle. A small "test track" is right on the premises.
Information and pictures about the museum are available at unimog-museum.com
We ended our summer trip with Theo and Silke on the motorhome parking lot at the wildlife park in Schwarzach, Neckar-Odenwald-Kreis. Relax for a few more days, go for a walk, geocache and eat delicious food. Is there a better way to end a trip?
Oh yes, by the way, the rubber duck is "Sister Rabiata" ...
We ended our summer trip with Theo and Silke on the motorhome parking lot at the wildlife park in Schwarzach, Neckar-Odenwald-Kreis. Relax for a few more days, go for a walk, geocache and eat delicious food. Is there a better way to end a trip?
Oh yes, by the way, the rubber duck is "Sister Rabiata" ...
Our journey ends here. We hope you enjoyed our little travelogue.
You will soon be able to see our travel report as a video on YouTube at youtube.com/nanuqwomoblog
Further information and reports are available at nanuq-womoblog.de
And if you would like to exchange ideas with like-minded people, visit the Facebook group "Motorhome Passion"
Our journey ends here. We hope you enjoyed our little travelogue.
You will soon be able to see our travel report as a video on YouTube at youtube.com/nanuqwomoblog
Further information and reports are available at nanuq-womoblog.de
And if you would like to exchange ideas with like-minded people, visit the Facebook group "Motorhome Passion"
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Wir haben uns heute unsere erste Stadt vorgenommen, Pavia. Einiges gibt es hier zu sehen, aber nicht alles haben wir uns angeschaut, da die ein oder andere Sehenswürdigkeit doch etwas außerhalb der Innenstadt liegt.
Wenn man mit dem Rad vom Campingplatz kommt, so ist der erste Halt die Ponte Coperto, die überdachte Brücke. Sie erinnert ein wenig an den Ponte Vecchio in Florenz, hat aber im Gegensatz zu ihm keine Läden. Dafür aber eine kleine Kapelle in der Mitte. Leider wurde die mittelalterliche Brücke im Krieg zerstört und 1949 wieder aufgebaut. Schön ist sie aber trotzdem.
Von hier aus gelangt man schnell zur Basilica di San Michele Maggiore. 1155 ließ sich Kaiser Barbarossa in ihr zum König von Italien krönen. Besonders sind hier die vielen Relieffiguren an der Sandsteinfassade und die Zwerggalerie, die eher untypisch für die Gegend ist. Was wir nicht bedacht hatten ist, dass hier die Kirchen Mittags schließen. Und so wurden wir nach kurzer Zeit nonverbal aber deutlich aufgefordert zu gehen. Also weiter zum Dom aus dem 15. Jh. Die Kuppel, deren Entwürfe ebenfalls aus der Renaissance stammen, wurde erst 1884 aufgesetzt. Der neben dem Dom befindliche Backsteinturm aus dem 11. Jahrhundert stürzte 1989 ein und riss 4 Menschen in den Tod. Im Inneren ist der Dom eher schlicht gehalten.
Auf dem Piazza della Vittoria hat man einen schönen Blick auf alte Patrizierhäuser, den Borletto aus dem 12./13. Jh., ehemals Sitz der Stadtregierung, und die Domkuppel.
Nächstes Ziel ist die Universität. Nach Bologna ist sie die zweitälteste Universität Italiens. In den Innenhöfen des Gebäudekomplexes stehen Statuen von berühmten Professoren und Studenten, wie z. B. von Allesandro Volta, dem Erfinder der elektrischen Batterie.
Verlässt man die Universität durch den rückwärtigen Bereich, sieht man die verbliebenen drei der ehemals 200 Geschlechtertürme Pavias.
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Am nächsten Morgen habe ich erst einmal die Drohne steigen lassen. Am Strand direkt vor der an den Berg gebauten Stadt Cervo.
Am Nachmittag haben wir dann diesen mittelalterlichen Ort erkundet, in dem es gefühlt immer nur bergauf geht. Denn vom Meer ist der Ort an den Felsen gebaut worden. Enge, autofreie Gassen, verschachtelt gebaute Häuser, kleine Plätze, auf denen sich das Leben abspielt - bis hoch zum Gipfel, wo das Castello di Cervo (Stadtmuseum) steht. Eine weitere Sehenswürdigkeit ist die Kirche San Giovanni Battista. Das einst von den Korallenfischern gestiftete Gotteshaus (18. Jh.) besticht mit der Barock-Fassade und einer großen Freitreppe vor der Meereskulisse. Auf der Piazza della Chiesa vor der Kirche finden im Juli und August Kammerkonzerte statt.
Den Tag haben wir in der Panoramabar Arielle ausklingen lassen; Cocktails, Knabbereien und ein traumhafter Ausblick.
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Wir fahren ins Cinque Terre. Aber was ist das überhaupt? Cinque Terre ist die Bezeichnung für fünf jahrhundertealte Dörfer, die mit ihren bunten Häusern und terrassenförmigen Weinbergen und Olivenhainen in die schroffen Steilhänge der italienischen Riviera gebaut wurde. Ein Wanderweg, der Sentiero Azzuro verbindet die Dörfer. Außerdem gibt es noch eine Bahnlinie, die in jedem Dorf hält.
Wir haben uns gut informiert und die Bustickets, für die Fahrt zum Bahnhof (Hin- und Rückfahrt), gleich auf dem Stellplatz gekauft. Das ist billiger als beim Fahrer. Die Bushaltestelle, die "direkt um die Ecke" sein soll, wurde aber verlegt, so dass erst einmal 2 Busse einfach an uns vorbei fuhren. Am Ende hat es aber doch geklappt und nach 20 Minuten Fahrzeit durch La Spezia sind wir am Bahnhof Centrale angekommen. Dort gibt es für die Tickets für die Zugfahrt und den Eintritt in den Nationalpark (braucht man, wenn man von Dorf zu Dorf wandern möchte). Und darüber hinaus noch Hinweise, zum Beispiel welche Wanderstrecke offen oder geschlossen ist.
Dann ab zum Gleis und auf den Regionalzug warten. Für das heimische Gefühl (die Bahn lässt grüßen) wurde dann auch mal eben das Gleis geändert. Aber zum Glück am gleichen Bahnsteig. Sonst hätte es eng werden können. Wir sind die ganze Strecke bis Monterosso gefahren. Monterosso ist das größte der 5 Dörfer und hat den einzigen Sandstrand im Cinque Terre. Vom Strand aus gelangt man durch einen Tunnel in die Altstadt mit ihren schönen, schmalen Gassen und der Kirche San Giovanni Battista.
Den Weg von Monterosso al Mare nach Vernazza haben wir wieder mit der Bahn zurückgelegt. Zu anstrengend soll der Anstieg von Monterosso aus sein. Also haben wir es gar nicht erst versucht. Auch wurde uns gesagt, dass die Strecke von Vernazza nach Corniglia die leichtere sei (die weiteren beiden Strecken waren ja ohnehin gesperrt).
Aber zunächst haben wir uns in aller Ruhe Vernazza angesehen. Es soll ja das schönste der 5 Dörfer im Cinque Terre sein, mit seinem romantischen Hafen. Zu sehen gibt es erst einmal die bunten Häuser, die aber erst bei Sonnenschein so richtig zur Geltung kommen. Dann die engen Gassen der Altstadt und natürlich den Hafen mit seinen bunten Fischerbooten. Die Burg mit ihrem kantigen Turm, von dem man aus einen schönen Blick auf den Hafen haben soll, konnten wir uns leider nicht ansehen, da er ein Restaurant ist. Vielleicht haben wir aber auch nur den Weg zum Turm nicht gefunden.
Und dann ist da noch die Kirche Santa Margherita d'Antiochia, der Schutzheiligen der Stadt. Sie wurde erstmals 1318 erwähnt und vermutlich im 16. Jh. erweitert. Deutlich sieht man die beiden verschiedenen Teile. Der Altar (14. Jh.) ist übrigens noch original erhalten. Der außergewöhnliche Glockenturm mit einer viereckigen Basis und einem achteckigen Aufbau war Teil des Verteidigungssystems des Dorfes.
Den schönsten Ausblick auf Vernazza hat man wohl von Monterosso kommend. Oder man nimmt die Anstrengung auf sich und geht links vom Ort hoch auf die Klippen. Dort kann man, so die Fotos in der Nationalparkbroschüre, den ganzen Ort von oben überblicken. Wir haben uns aber erst einmal etwas zu Essen geholt: Jeweils eine Tüte frittierten Fisch zum Mitnehmen: Krebsscheren, Tintenfischringe, Sardellen... Lecker.
Anschließend haben wir uns auf den Weg nach Corniglia gemacht. Schließlich wollten wir auch in der Cinque Terre wandern. Schon der Weg aus Vernazza hinaus war anstrengend, denn es geht nur stramm bergauf. Und das sollte sich den Großteil des Weges auch nicht mehr ändern. Und das meist auf grob behauenen Steintreppen - mal flach, mal hoch und krumm und schief. Für die schweißtreibende Wanderung wird man aber mit traumhaften Aussichten belohnt. Und so waren wir dann froh, nach ca. 3,5 Kilometern und fast 2 Stunden (mit Fotopausen) in Corniglia anzukommen. Erst mal eine Pause, bevor es an den Abstieg zum Bahnhof geht. Die beiden anderen Orte haben wir uns geschenkt, denn es war schon spät und wir waren erschöpft. Also direkt mit dem Zug nach La Spezia zurück.
Eigentlich wollten wir uns heute La Spezia anschauen, durch die Stadt bummeln. Aber gestern ist noch etwas vorgefallen, das unsere Meinung gründlich geändert hat. Wir wollten nur weg hier.
Zum ersten mal in all den Jahrzehnten, in denen wir gereist sind, einschließlich Kenia und Indien, sind wir Opfer von Taschendieben geworden. Wir standen gestern an der Bushaltestelle des Bahnhofs und wollten gerade einsteigen um zum Stellplatz zurückzufahren, als sich ein Typ reindrängte und seine Tasche fallen ließ. Von hinten drängten andere Passagiere und seine Komplizen nach und in dem Gedränge öffneten sie den Rucksack meiner Frau und fischten in all den Dingen, die dort drin waren, gezielt das Portemonnaie heraus. Unbemerkt. Und plötzlich waren sie wieder weg. Blitzschnell ausgestiegen, kurz bevor die Türen geschlossen wurden.
Aber - Glück im Unglück. Es waren nur 15 Euro, die Bankkarte (sofort gesperrt) und noch ein paar Einkaufskarten drin. Ärgerlich war allein der Führerschein. Dessen Wiederbeschaffung dauert, kostet und in der Zwischenzeit darf sie nicht Auto fahren.
Wir sind also kurzerhand abgereist. Nachdem der Parkplatz in Piacenza (da wollten wir eigentlich hin) auf uns keinen vertrauenerweckenden Eindruck gemacht hatte, sind wir bis Como durchgefahren. Unterwegs, wir sind gut 150 Kilometer weit gekommen, meldete sich das Polizeipräsidium von La Spezia, man hätte das Portemonnaie mit einigen Dokumenten (Karten) gefunden. Aber wir waren bereits zu weit gefahren, um umzukehren. Und die Bankkarte war ja schon gesperrt.
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Wenn wir jetzt schon das zweite mal in Como sind und darüber hinaus auch noch etwas Zeit haben, wollen wir uns diesmal auch die Stadt anschauen. Zumal heute Markt ist (Dienstags und Donnerstags von 7:00 bis 13:00, Samstags bis 19:00 Uhr).
Dass in der Nähe des Stellplatzes ein Bus fährt, hatten wir schnell herausgefunden. Aber woher die Tickets bekommen? Von Florenz und La Spezia wussten wir, dass die Fahrer meist keine Tickets verkaufen. Aber wo bekommen wir sie? Nach längerer Suche im Internet haben wir eine Verkaufsstelle im Tabakladen vor dem Bennet Supermarkt gefunden.
Wie immer muss man bei der Busfahrt ein wenig aufpassen, denn die Busse halten nicht, wenn keiner ein- oder aussteigt. Einfach die Stationen zählen ist also nicht. Aber Google hilft auch hier...
Wir sind direkt am Markt ausgestiegen und haben uns in das muntere Treiben gestürzt. Und wir lieben es, über Märkte zu schlendern. Leichte Sommersachen oder lokale Spezialitäten - eigentlich finden wir immer etwas.
Vom Markt an der Piazza Vittoria sind es nur ein paar Schritte in die Altstadt. Erstes Ziel war die romanische Basilica San Fedele aus dem 12. Jh. an der kleinen aber sehr schönen Piazza S. Fedele. Von dort aus sind wir durch die Gassen zum Dom, der gotischen Cattedrale di Santa Maria Assunta, die wirklich einen Besuch wert ist. Geht man nun vom Dom direkt Richtung See, stolpert man schon fast über die Touristeninformation (obligatorischer Stadtplan).
Wir haben erst mal im Caffè Monti etwas gegessen und eine Pause eingelegt, bevor es weiter zum Yachthafen und zum "Life Electric" im Comer See geht. Die Moderne Skulptur ist zu Ehren von Alessandro Volta, dem Erfinder der elektrischen Batterie, errichtet worden. Das Besondere ist aber der Blick, den man von der Plattform im See aus hat.
Diesen und den nächsten Tag habe ich genutzt, schon einmal die Bilder und Filme für unsere Homepage und unseren Youtubekanal zu sortieren und zu bearbeiten.
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Unsere Reise ist hier zu Ende. Wir hoffen, euch hat unser kleiner Reisebericht gefallen.
Demnächst könnt ihr unseren Reisebericht auch als Video auf Youtube sehen unter youtube.com/nanuqwomoblog
Weitere Infos und Berichte gibt es unter nanuq-womoblog.de
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Travelogue
We started this morning in Frankfurt am Main. During a short lunch break at the Baden Baden service station on the A5, I looked at the St. Christiopherus motorway church. It is one of 45 autobahn churches in Germany and I think it is worth seeing. Above all, the many modern reliefs cast from concrete or the crypt (I would not have suspected a motorway church).
The destination of today's stage was Lörrach, right before the Swiss border, because we only wanted to travel through Switzerland due to the applicable corona rules. We stopped at the Lörrach motorhome parking lot. After a 5 hour drive we arrived there at about 36 ° C. First of all, extend the awning, take out the chairs and have a nice cold beer after work.
Then there was pizza from the stone oven in the campsite pizzeria and an extended digestive walk through the beautiful adjacent park.
We started this morning in Frankfurt am Main. During a short lunch break at the Baden Baden service station on the A5, I looked at the St. Christiopherus motorway church. It is one of 45 autobahn churches in Germany and I think it is worth seeing. Above all, the many modern reliefs cast from concrete or the crypt (I would not have suspected a motorway church).
The destination of today's stage was Lörrach, right before the Swiss border, because we only wanted to travel through Switzerland due to the applicable corona rules. We stopped at the Lörrach motorhome parking lot. After a 5 hour drive we arrived there at about 36 ° C. First of all, extend the awning, take out the chairs and have a nice cold beer after work.
Then there was pizza from the stone oven in the campsite pizzeria and an extended digestive walk through the beautiful adjacent park.
We started shortly before 11:00 a.m. in Lörrach. We actually wanted to leave an hour earlier, but we "stumbled" over a Dutch blogger couple from Bonn who are driving a 20-year-old Carthago. And we chatted tight. Dispose of it quickly and take the motorway towards Switzerland. Everything went smoothly. No controls, we were in Switzerland in no time. With the exception of a short lunch break, we are non-stop to Italy. We were only stopped by a 3 km traffic jam in front of the Gotthard tunnel and then another when entering Italy. But that was only due to the slalom set up in the border station. We were not checked this time either (a PCR or antigen test not older than 48 hours was mandatory for entry). No wonder that the mutations can spread so quickly and unhindered. But that's another topic.
In any case, we drove straight to the Area Sosta Camper in Como, where we will stay until Sunday, because France and Germany will play in the European Championship on Saturday and we have to see that (says my wife).
We started shortly before 11:00 a.m. in Lörrach. We actually wanted to leave an hour earlier, but we "stumbled" over a Dutch blogger couple from Bonn who are driving a 20-year-old Carthago. And we chatted tight. Dispose of it quickly and take the motorway towards Switzerland. Everything went smoothly. No controls, we were in Switzerland in no time. With the exception of a short lunch break, we are non-stop to Italy. We were only stopped by a 3 km traffic jam in front of the Gotthard tunnel and then another when entering Italy. But that was only due to the slalom set up in the border station. We were not checked this time either (a PCR or antigen test not older than 48 hours was mandatory for entry). No wonder that the mutations can spread so quickly and unhindered. But that's another topic.
In any case, we drove straight to the Area Sosta Camper in Como, where we will stay until Sunday, because France and Germany will play in the European Championship on Saturday and we have to see that (says my wife).
We have arrived at the first destination of our trip, Piedmont. But look at what? There are several places that are worth a more or less brief visit. The decision was made for us. Piedmont, as well as Liguria later, are not really camper-friendly. Sure, every bigger place, every city has its own RV park. But almost always it is a parking lot, without service with no or very bad ratings or it simply doesn't exist anymore. And parking facilities for sightseeing - often nil.
Pavia makes an exception. The small pitch / camping site for over 30 mobiles is located on the outskirts and offers some shade. The place is very clean, barrier-free and also has a small pool. But the best thing is that you can quickly get to the old town of Pavia by bike. A nice drive mostly along the banks of the Ticino.
We have arrived at the first destination of our trip, Piedmont. But look at what? There are several places that are worth a more or less brief visit. The decision was made for us. Piedmont, as well as Liguria later, are not really camper-friendly. Sure, every bigger place, every city has its own RV park. But almost always it is a parking lot, without service with no or very bad ratings or it simply doesn't exist anymore. And parking facilities for sightseeing - often nil.
Pavia makes an exception. The small pitch / camping site for over 30 mobiles is located on the outskirts and offers some shade. The place is very clean, barrier-free and also has a small pool. But the best thing is that you can quickly get to the old town of Pavia by bike. A nice drive mostly along the banks of the Ticino.
Today we have decided on our first city, Pavia. There is a lot to see here, but we didn't look at everything, as one or the other sight is a bit outside of the city center.
If you come by bike from the campsite, the first stop is the Ponte Coperto, the covered bridge. It is somewhat reminiscent of the Ponte Vecchio in Florence, but unlike it has no shops. But there is a small chapel in the middle. Unfortunately, the medieval bridge was destroyed in the war and rebuilt in 1949. But it is still beautiful.
From here you can quickly get to the Basilica di San Michele Maggiore. In 1155 Emperor Barbarossa was crowned King of Italy in it. The many relief figures on the sandstone facade and the dwarf gallery, which is rather untypical for the area, are special here. What we did not consider is that the churches here close at noon. And so after a short time we were asked non-verbally but clearly to leave. So on to the cathedral from the 15th century. The dome, whose designs also come from the Renaissance, was not added until 1884. The 11th century brick tower next to the cathedral collapsed in 1989 and killed 4 people. Inside, the cathedral is kept rather simple.
On the Piazza della Vittoria you have a beautiful view of old patrician houses, the Borletto from the 12th / 13th. Century, former seat of the city government, and the cathedral dome.
The next destination is the university. It is the second oldest university in Italy after Bologna. In the courtyards of the building complex there are statues of famous professors and students, such as B. by Allesandro Volta, the inventor of the electric battery.
If you leave the university through the rear area, you can see the remaining three of the former 200 family towers of Pavia.
Today we have decided on our first city, Pavia. There is a lot to see here, but we didn't look at everything, as one or the other sight is a bit outside of the city center.
If you come by bike from the campsite, the first stop is the Ponte Coperto, the covered bridge. It is somewhat reminiscent of the Ponte Vecchio in Florence, but unlike it has no shops. But there is a small chapel in the middle. Unfortunately, the medieval bridge was destroyed in the war and rebuilt in 1949. But it is still beautiful.
From here you can quickly get to the Basilica di San Michele Maggiore. In 1155 Emperor Barbarossa was crowned King of Italy in it. The many relief figures on the sandstone facade and the dwarf gallery, which is rather untypical for the area, are special here. What we did not consider is that the churches here close at noon. And so after a short time we were asked non-verbally but clearly to leave. So on to the cathedral from the 15th century. The dome, whose designs also come from the Renaissance, was not added until 1884. The 11th century brick tower next to the cathedral collapsed in 1989 and killed 4 people. Inside, the cathedral is kept rather simple.
On the Piazza della Vittoria you have a beautiful view of old patrician houses, the Borletto from the 12th / 13th. Century, former seat of the city government, and the cathedral dome.
The next destination is the university. It is the second oldest university in Italy after Bologna. In the courtyards of the building complex there are statues of famous professors and students, such as B. by Allesandro Volta, the inventor of the electric battery.
If you leave the university through the rear area, you can see the remaining three of the former 200 family towers of Pavia.
We have already described the problem with cities and sights. Apart from that, we didn't want to organize a sightseeing marathon this time, but rather take it easy. Asti or Alba, where the famous sparkling wine or white truffles come from. But again we failed because of the parking space issue. We looked and found what we were looking for. A small winery, remote in the Alba area, should offer a fantastic view and the operators should be very nice.
So we worked our way up the serpentines into the mountains, just passed the driveway and turned in Mango. But we weren't promised too much in the app this time. And the fact that the wine was really tasty was almost too much of a good thing. Sure, we stayed two nights and stocked up on wine for the rest of our tour. You never know what's coming ...
We have already described the problem with cities and sights. Apart from that, we didn't want to organize a sightseeing marathon this time, but rather take it easy. Asti or Alba, where the famous sparkling wine or white truffles come from. But again we failed because of the parking space issue. We looked and found what we were looking for. A small winery, remote in the Alba area, should offer a fantastic view and the operators should be very nice.
So we worked our way up the serpentines into the mountains, just passed the driveway and turned in Mango. But we weren't promised too much in the app this time. And the fact that the wine was really tasty was almost too much of a good thing. Sure, we stayed two nights and stocked up on wine for the rest of our tour. You never know what's coming ...
We have arrived on the Riviera! Here, too, the same "misery" awaited us. Nothing with small, dreamy parking spaces in secluded bays, as the advertising likes to suggest.
In parking lots (like in Bodighera) undesirable, the parking spaces, if available, dusty areas at the edge of a garbage collection point and actually only just in the first row because of the view of the sea, like in San Remo. We had promised each other more. We drove along the coast and chose one of the two campsites in Imperia. Maybe we can take a beach vacation here. Well, the ratings weren't great, but the heavy traffic and sometimes narrow streets took their toll.
But the first place right at the entrance was an imposition. So turn around and get out again. Second place, Camping De Wijnstok is not exactly the first choice either (rating 2.5, the pitches emphasize the space, the sanitary facilities are pretty shabby), but it's okay for one night. After we had mastered the very narrow driveway and registered, we were assigned the space. The highlight on the square is the pizzeria. The pizza is really delicious and one of 2 pizzas is the free welcome pizza.
We have arrived on the Riviera! Here, too, the same "misery" awaited us. Nothing with small, dreamy parking spaces in secluded bays, as the advertising likes to suggest.
In parking lots (like in Bodighera) undesirable, the parking spaces, if available, dusty areas at the edge of a garbage collection point and actually only just in the first row because of the view of the sea, like in San Remo. We had promised each other more. We drove along the coast and chose one of the two campsites in Imperia. Maybe we can take a beach vacation here. Well, the ratings weren't great, but the heavy traffic and sometimes narrow streets took their toll.
But the first place right at the entrance was an imposition. So turn around and get out again. Second place, Camping De Wijnstok is not exactly the first choice either (rating 2.5, the pitches emphasize the space, the sanitary facilities are pretty shabby), but it's okay for one night. After we had mastered the very narrow driveway and registered, we were assigned the space. The highlight on the square is the pizzeria. The pizza is really delicious and one of 2 pizzas is the free welcome pizza.
We are on the next day. First along the coast, then on the autostrada. We nail our heads and have signed up for 3 days at a really good campsite in Cervo. With a small grocery store, pool, private beach ... Camping Lino is the name of our beach oasis. The driveway to the parking spaces is pretty narrow and a bit sporty, but the guide from the staff was a professional.
In the afternoon we went to the beach and into the sea. At the end of June the water is still a little fresh.
We are on the next day. First along the coast, then on the autostrada. We nail our heads and have signed up for 3 days at a really good campsite in Cervo. With a small grocery store, pool, private beach ... Camping Lino is the name of our beach oasis. The driveway to the parking spaces is pretty narrow and a bit sporty, but the guide from the staff was a professional.
In the afternoon we went to the beach and into the sea. At the end of June the water is still a little fresh.
The next morning I first let the drone go up. On the beach in front of the mountain-built town of Cervo.
In the afternoon we explored this medieval place, which always feels like it's uphill. Because the place was built on the rocks by the sea. Narrow, car-free streets, nested houses, small squares where life happens - all the way up to the summit, where the Castello di Cervo (city museum) is located. Another attraction is the Church of San Giovanni Battista. The church (18th century), once donated by the coral fishermen, captivates with its baroque facade and a large flight of stairs in front of the sea. Chamber concerts are held on the Piazza della Chiesa in front of the church in July and August.
We ended the day in the panorama bar Arielle; Cocktails, nibbles and a fantastic view.
The next morning I first let the drone go up. On the beach in front of the mountain-built town of Cervo.
In the afternoon we explored this medieval place, which always feels like it's uphill. Because the place was built on the rocks by the sea. Narrow, car-free streets, nested houses, small squares where life happens - all the way up to the summit, where the Castello di Cervo (city museum) is located. Another attraction is the Church of San Giovanni Battista. The church (18th century), once donated by the coral fishermen, captivates with its baroque facade and a large flight of stairs in front of the sea. Chamber concerts are held on the Piazza della Chiesa in front of the church in July and August.
We ended the day in the panorama bar Arielle; Cocktails, nibbles and a fantastic view.
We have finished our beach days and want to move on. The Portofino area should be. And again the same picture emerged: bad or too distant parking or camping sites, too few sights. So again rescheduled at short notice and off to the Cinque Terre.
There is a parking space here on the way to Monterosso. There is also a bus stop for the bus to Monterosso right next to the parking space. But - bad luck. The pitch is full. Turning didn't work, so down to Monterosso (I love switchbacks). But we didn't get in; at the small roundabout at the entrance to the town it was over, the road was closed. So turned in a confined space and everything back again.
We have enough! We're going to La Spezia, even if the pitch isn't that great again, but we want to go to the Cinque Terre.
We have finished our beach days and want to move on. The Portofino area should be. And again the same picture emerged: bad or too distant parking or camping sites, too few sights. So again rescheduled at short notice and off to the Cinque Terre.
There is a parking space here on the way to Monterosso. There is also a bus stop for the bus to Monterosso right next to the parking space. But - bad luck. The pitch is full. Turning didn't work, so down to Monterosso (I love switchbacks). But we didn't get in; at the small roundabout at the entrance to the town it was over, the road was closed. So turned in a confined space and everything back again.
We have enough! We're going to La Spezia, even if the pitch isn't that great again, but we want to go to the Cinque Terre.
The parking space on the edge of the industrial port is indeed a little "charmless". A decent part of the space is occupied with permanently parked mobile homes. But it is quiet at night and a good starting point for tours to La Spezia and the Cinqe Terre. At the square you can also get bus tickets for the return trip; these are cheaper here than with the driver.
However, the stop was moved to La Spezia; we once traced the path. However, we do not know whether the relocation is temporary or permanent.
The parking space on the edge of the industrial port is indeed a little "charmless". A decent part of the space is occupied with permanently parked mobile homes. But it is quiet at night and a good starting point for tours to La Spezia and the Cinqe Terre. At the square you can also get bus tickets for the return trip; these are cheaper here than with the driver.
However, the stop was moved to La Spezia; we once traced the path. However, we do not know whether the relocation is temporary or permanent.
We're going to the Cinque Terre. But what is that anyway? Cinque Terre is the name for five centuries-old villages, which with their colorful houses and terraced vineyards and olive groves were built into the steep cliffs of the Italian Riviera. A hiking trail, the Sentiero Azzuro, connects the villages. There is also a train line that stops in every village.
We informed ourselves well and bought the bus tickets for the trip to the train station (round trip) right on the pitch. That is cheaper than with the driver. The bus stop, which is supposed to be "right around the corner", was relocated, so that two buses simply drove past us. In the end it worked and after a 20 minute drive through La Spezia we arrived at the Central Station. There you can buy tickets for the train ride and entry to the national park (needed if you want to hike from village to village). And there are also hints, for example which hiking route is open or closed.
Then off to the platform and wait for the regional train. For the feeling of being at home (the train sends its regards) the track was changed. But luckily on the same platform. Otherwise it could have been tight. We drove all the way to Monterosso. Monterosso is the largest of the 5 villages and has the only sandy beach in the Cinque Terre. A tunnel leads from the beach to the old town with its beautiful, narrow streets and the church of San Giovanni Battista.
We're going to the Cinque Terre. But what is that anyway? Cinque Terre is the name for five centuries-old villages, which with their colorful houses and terraced vineyards and olive groves were built into the steep cliffs of the Italian Riviera. A hiking trail, the Sentiero Azzuro, connects the villages. There is also a train line that stops in every village.
We informed ourselves well and bought the bus tickets for the trip to the train station (round trip) right on the pitch. That is cheaper than with the driver. The bus stop, which is supposed to be "right around the corner", was relocated, so that two buses simply drove past us. In the end it worked and after a 20 minute drive through La Spezia we arrived at the Central Station. There you can buy tickets for the train ride and entry to the national park (needed if you want to hike from village to village). And there are also hints, for example which hiking route is open or closed.
Then off to the platform and wait for the regional train. For the feeling of being at home (the train sends its regards) the track was changed. But luckily on the same platform. Otherwise it could have been tight. We drove all the way to Monterosso. Monterosso is the largest of the 5 villages and has the only sandy beach in the Cinque Terre. A tunnel leads from the beach to the old town with its beautiful, narrow streets and the church of San Giovanni Battista.
We covered the way from Monterosso al Mare to Vernazza again by train. The climb from Monterosso is said to be too strenuous. So we didn't even try. We were also told that the route from Vernazza to Corniglia was the easier one (the other two routes were closed anyway).
But first we took a leisurely look at Vernazza. It is said to be the most beautiful of the 5 villages in the Cinque Terre, with its romantic harbor. First you can see the colorful houses, but they only really come into their own when the sun is shining. Then the narrow streets of the old town and of course the harbor with its colorful fishing boats. Unfortunately, we couldn't see the castle with its angular tower, from which one should have a nice view of the harbor, as it is a restaurant. Or maybe we just didn't find the way to the tower.
And then there is the church of Santa Margherita d'Antiochia, the patron saint of the city. It was first mentioned in 1318 and probably expanded in the 16th century. You can clearly see the two different parts. The altar (14th century) is still original. The extraordinary bell tower with a square base and an octagonal structure was part of the village's defense system.
The most beautiful view of Vernazza comes from Monterosso. Or you take the effort and go up the cliffs to the left of the village. There, according to the photos in the national park brochure, you can see the whole place from above. But first we got something to eat: one bag of fried fish to take away: crab claws, squid rings, anchovies ... delicious.
Then we made our way to Corniglia. After all, we wanted to hike in the Cinque Terre as well. Even the way out of Vernazza was exhausting, because it is only uphill. And that shouldn't change most of the way. And mostly on roughly hewn stone stairs - sometimes flat, sometimes high and crooked and crooked. For the sweaty hike, however, you will be rewarded with fantastic views. And so we were happy to arrive in Corniglia after about 3.5 kilometers and almost 2 hours (with photo breaks). First a break before descending to the train station. We gave each other the other two places because it was late and we were exhausted. So back to La Spezia directly by train.
We covered the way from Monterosso al Mare to Vernazza again by train. The climb from Monterosso is said to be too strenuous. So we didn't even try. We were also told that the route from Vernazza to Corniglia was the easier one (the other two routes were closed anyway).
But first we took a leisurely look at Vernazza. It is said to be the most beautiful of the 5 villages in the Cinque Terre, with its romantic harbor. First you can see the colorful houses, but they only really come into their own when the sun is shining. Then the narrow streets of the old town and of course the harbor with its colorful fishing boats. Unfortunately, we couldn't see the castle with its angular tower, from which one should have a nice view of the harbor, as it is a restaurant. Or maybe we just didn't find the way to the tower.
And then there is the church of Santa Margherita d'Antiochia, the patron saint of the city. It was first mentioned in 1318 and probably expanded in the 16th century. You can clearly see the two different parts. The altar (14th century) is still original. The extraordinary bell tower with a square base and an octagonal structure was part of the village's defense system.
The most beautiful view of Vernazza comes from Monterosso. Or you take the effort and go up the cliffs to the left of the village. There, according to the photos in the national park brochure, you can see the whole place from above. But first we got something to eat: one bag of fried fish to take away: crab claws, squid rings, anchovies ... delicious.
Then we made our way to Corniglia. After all, we wanted to hike in the Cinque Terre as well. Even the way out of Vernazza was exhausting, because it is only uphill. And that shouldn't change most of the way. And mostly on roughly hewn stone stairs - sometimes flat, sometimes high and crooked and crooked. For the sweaty hike, however, you will be rewarded with fantastic views. And so we were happy to arrive in Corniglia after about 3.5 kilometers and almost 2 hours (with photo breaks). First a break before descending to the train station. We gave each other the other two places because it was late and we were exhausted. So back to La Spezia directly by train.
Actually we wanted to see La Spezia today, to stroll through the city. But something happened yesterday that changed our minds completely. We just wanted to get out of here.
For the first time in all the decades we have traveled, including Kenya and India, we have become a victim of pickpockets. We were standing at the bus stop of the train station yesterday and were about to get in to drive back to the parking space when a guy pushed his way in and dropped his bag. Other passengers and his accomplices pushed in from behind and in the crowd they opened my wife's backpack and fished out the purse in all the things that were in there. Unnoticed. And suddenly they were gone again. Got out of the car in a flash just before the doors were closed.
But - luck in bad luck. It was only 15 euros, the bank card (blocked immediately) and a few shopping cards. The only annoying thing was the driver's license. Replacing it takes time, costs and in the meantime she is not allowed to drive a car.
So we left without further ado. After the parking lot in Piacenza (we actually wanted to go there) hadn't made a trustworthy impression on us, we drove through to Como. On the way, we have come a good 150 kilometers, the police headquarters of La Spezia reported, they had found the wallet with some documents (cards). But we had already driven too far to turn back. And the bank card was already blocked.
Actually we wanted to see La Spezia today, to stroll through the city. But something happened yesterday that changed our minds completely. We just wanted to get out of here.
For the first time in all the decades we have traveled, including Kenya and India, we have become a victim of pickpockets. We were standing at the bus stop of the train station yesterday and were about to get in to drive back to the parking space when a guy pushed his way in and dropped his bag. Other passengers and his accomplices pushed in from behind and in the crowd they opened my wife's backpack and fished out the purse in all the things that were in there. Unnoticed. And suddenly they were gone again. Got out of the car in a flash just before the doors were closed.
But - luck in bad luck. It was only 15 euros, the bank card (blocked immediately) and a few shopping cards. The only annoying thing was the driver's license. Replacing it takes time, costs and in the meantime she is not allowed to drive a car.
So we left without further ado. After the parking lot in Piacenza (we actually wanted to go there) hadn't made a trustworthy impression on us, we drove through to Como. On the way, we have come a good 150 kilometers, the police headquarters of La Spezia reported, they had found the wallet with some documents (cards). But we had already driven too far to turn back. And the bank card was already blocked.
If we are in Como for the second time now and also have some time, we want to take a look at the city this time. Especially since there is market today (Tuesdays and Thursdays from 7:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., Saturdays until 7:00 p.m.).
We quickly found out that a bus was driving near the parking space. But where to get the tickets from? We knew from Florence and La Spezia that the drivers usually don't sell tickets. But where do we get them? After a long search on the Internet, we found a point of sale in the tobacco shop in front of the Bennet supermarket.
As always, you have to be a little careful when taking the bus, because the buses don't stop if nobody gets on or off. So simply counting the stations is not. But Google helps here too ...
We got off right at the market and plunged into the lively hustle and bustle. And we love to stroll through markets. Light summer clothes or local specialties - we always find something.
It is only a few steps from the market in Piazza Vittoria to the old town. The first destination was the Romanesque Basilica San Fedele from the 12th century on the small but very beautiful Piazza S. Fedele. From there we are through the alleys to the cathedral, the Gothic Cattedrale di Santa Maria Assunta, which is really worth a visit. If you now walk from the cathedral directly towards the lake, you almost stumble across the tourist information office (mandatory city map).
We first ate something in the Caffè Monti and took a break before continuing to the marina and the "Life Electric" in Lake Como. The modern sculpture was erected in honor of Alessandro Volta, the inventor of the electric battery. But what is special is the view you have from the platform in the lake.
If we are in Como for the second time now and also have some time, we want to take a look at the city this time. Especially since there is market today (Tuesdays and Thursdays from 7:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., Saturdays until 7:00 p.m.).
We quickly found out that a bus was driving near the parking space. But where to get the tickets from? We knew from Florence and La Spezia that the drivers usually don't sell tickets. But where do we get them? After a long search on the Internet, we found a point of sale in the tobacco shop in front of the Bennet supermarket.
As always, you have to be a little careful when taking the bus, because the buses don't stop if nobody gets on or off. So simply counting the stations is not. But Google helps here too ...
We got off right at the market and plunged into the lively hustle and bustle. And we love to stroll through markets. Light summer clothes or local specialties - we always find something.
It is only a few steps from the market in Piazza Vittoria to the old town. The first destination was the Romanesque Basilica San Fedele from the 12th century on the small but very beautiful Piazza S. Fedele. From there we are through the alleys to the cathedral, the Gothic Cattedrale di Santa Maria Assunta, which is really worth a visit. If you now walk from the cathedral directly towards the lake, you almost stumble across the tourist information office (mandatory city map).
We first ate something in the Caffè Monti and took a break before continuing to the marina and the "Life Electric" in Lake Como. The modern sculpture was erected in honor of Alessandro Volta, the inventor of the electric battery. But what is special is the view you have from the platform in the lake.
I used this and the next day to sort and edit the pictures and films for our homepage and our YouTube channel.
I used this and the next day to sort and edit the pictures and films for our homepage and our YouTube channel.
We actually wanted to travel non-stop through Switzerland on the return journey. In fact. But we received an email while on vacation from the operator of the landcamp.ch platform that was founded this year. Whether we want to take a look at the concept and report on it. Well, we still had some space in our travel plan, so why not. We then voted and opted for Lisa and Beat Ambauen's organic farm Ruotzen on Lake Lucerne.
We entered the address from the Internet into the GPS and it promptly sent us the wrong way. It is better to enter the coordinates. In Emmetten on Dorfstraße, take the 2nd street right after the petrol station (Ischenstraße) and more or less straight ahead. The road is narrow and there is a tight hairpin just before the courtyard, but that is the only way allowed. From the courtyard, the road, although better developed, is a cantonal private road and driving on it can be really expensive.
In any case, we had a nice day on the farm, had a great chat with Lisa and Beat and enjoyed the fantastic view of Lake Lucerne. The area is great for cycling and hiking and of course there is also a lot to do.
We actually wanted to travel non-stop through Switzerland on the return journey. In fact. But we received an email while on vacation from the operator of the landcamp.ch platform that was founded this year. Whether we want to take a look at the concept and report on it. Well, we still had some space in our travel plan, so why not. We then voted and opted for Lisa and Beat Ambauen's organic farm Ruotzen on Lake Lucerne.
We entered the address from the Internet into the GPS and it promptly sent us the wrong way. It is better to enter the coordinates. In Emmetten on Dorfstraße, take the 2nd street right after the petrol station (Ischenstraße) and more or less straight ahead. The road is narrow and there is a tight hairpin just before the courtyard, but that is the only way allowed. From the courtyard, the road, although better developed, is a cantonal private road and driving on it can be really expensive.
In any case, we had a nice day on the farm, had a great chat with Lisa and Beat and enjoyed the fantastic view of Lake Lucerne. The area is great for cycling and hiking and of course there is also a lot to do.
We left Switzerland, even if we would have liked to have stayed a little longer. But we want to pay a visit to the Unimog Museum in Gaggenau on the way back. Gaggenau has a parking space at the thermal baths, and there is a nice beer garden on the way to the museum. But unfortunately the parking space was full. So an alternative place had to be found nearby. Gernsbach offered himself then.
According to our motto: "Who knows what it is good for", the emergency solution turned out to be the much better one this time as well. A great pitch, much nicer and well maintained. And you can get to the old town of Gernsbach in no time. We only stayed here, but since there is a lot to discover here, we will definitely come back.
We left Switzerland, even if we would have liked to have stayed a little longer. But we want to pay a visit to the Unimog Museum in Gaggenau on the way back. Gaggenau has a parking space at the thermal baths, and there is a nice beer garden on the way to the museum. But unfortunately the parking space was full. So an alternative place had to be found nearby. Gernsbach offered himself then.
According to our motto: "Who knows what it is good for", the emergency solution turned out to be the much better one this time as well. A great pitch, much nicer and well maintained. And you can get to the old town of Gernsbach in no time. We only stayed here, but since there is a lot to discover here, we will definitely come back.
Unimog - a myth, history and future in equal measure. And a masterpiece of automotive engineering. Universally applicable, highly off-road. Built since 1946 (initially as a prototype) and taken over by Daimler in 1951, it was manufactured in Gaggenau until 2001. In countless variants, but always based on the same principle. It is still the most off-road (series) wheeled vehicle in the world and is also represented worldwide. And I wanted to look at this myth. Why? Because I was allowed to drive the Unimog for nine months in the Bundeswehr myself. And he still fascinates and inspires me today.
Photo 2 shows one of the Unimogs that saved the 1964 Winter Olympics in Innsbruck. There was not enough snow on the piste and they were the only vehicles that, due to their cross-country mobility, were able to transport it there so that it could be distributed on the piste.
Oh yes, if you want, you can also ride in a Unimog on the premises and convince yourself of the capabilities of this vehicle. A small "test track" is right on the premises.
Information and pictures about the museum are available at unimog-museum.com
Unimog - a myth, history and future in equal measure. And a masterpiece of automotive engineering. Universally applicable, highly off-road. Built since 1946 (initially as a prototype) and taken over by Daimler in 1951, it was manufactured in Gaggenau until 2001. In countless variants, but always based on the same principle. It is still the most off-road (series) wheeled vehicle in the world and is also represented worldwide. And I wanted to look at this myth. Why? Because I was allowed to drive the Unimog for nine months in the Bundeswehr myself. And he still fascinates and inspires me today.
Photo 2 shows one of the Unimogs that saved the 1964 Winter Olympics in Innsbruck. There was not enough snow on the piste and they were the only vehicles that, due to their cross-country mobility, were able to transport it there so that it could be distributed on the piste.
Oh yes, if you want, you can also ride in a Unimog on the premises and convince yourself of the capabilities of this vehicle. A small "test track" is right on the premises.
Information and pictures about the museum are available at unimog-museum.com
We ended our summer trip with Theo and Silke on the motorhome parking lot at the wildlife park in Schwarzach, Neckar-Odenwald-Kreis. Relax for a few more days, go for a walk, geocache and eat delicious food. Is there a better way to end a trip?
Oh yes, by the way, the rubber duck is "Sister Rabiata" ...
We ended our summer trip with Theo and Silke on the motorhome parking lot at the wildlife park in Schwarzach, Neckar-Odenwald-Kreis. Relax for a few more days, go for a walk, geocache and eat delicious food. Is there a better way to end a trip?
Oh yes, by the way, the rubber duck is "Sister Rabiata" ...
Our journey ends here. We hope you enjoyed our little travelogue.
You will soon be able to see our travel report as a video on YouTube at youtube.com/nanuqwomoblog
Further information and reports are available at nanuq-womoblog.de
And if you would like to exchange ideas with like-minded people, visit the Facebook group "Motorhome Passion"
Our journey ends here. We hope you enjoyed our little travelogue.
You will soon be able to see our travel report as a video on YouTube at youtube.com/nanuqwomoblog
Further information and reports are available at nanuq-womoblog.de
And if you would like to exchange ideas with like-minded people, visit the Facebook group "Motorhome Passion"
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Hallo, also die Gegend ist ziemlich hügelig/bergig. Solange ihr auf den großen Straßen unterwegs seid, sollte das kein Problem sein. Das Weingut La Trava z.B. lag in den Bergen und war mit dem Wohnmobil schon eine Herausforderung. Ins Cinque Terre könnt ihr u.E. mit dem Gespann garnicht fahren, da ist La Specia die einzige Möglichkeit. Wir wünschen euch eine gute Reise und viel Spaß. Ach ja, schaut euch den entsprechenden Film auf Youtube an, dann bekommt ihr vielleicht eher einen Eindruck (https://www.youtube.com/nanuqwomoblog)
Ich meine natürlich Einschätzungen.
Eine sehr schöne Tour. Im April wollen wir vom Rhein-Main-Gebiet über die Schweiz an die Cote d'Azur. Mich würde interessieren, ob die Route über Asti/Alba auch mit einem Gespann zu fahren ist. Vielen Dank für eure Einschränkung. Grüße Rudolf