Travel Guide / DK Eyewitness Back Roads Germany

With its fairytale towns, majestic mountains and sprawling forests, Germany is the perfect location for a leisurely road trip. It's yours to explore with Back Roads Germany, which contains 24 amazing drives across the country, from the winding roads of the Baltic Coast to the remote valleys of the Black Forest.

Packed with insider tips and information, this easy-to-use guide reveals Germany at its best: spectacular sights, hidden gems and authentic local experiences.

Inside Back Roads Germany:

- 24 easy-to-follow driving tours, each lasting one to five days, including the thermal baths of Baden-Baden, the fantastical castles on the Rhine and the crystal-clear lakes of the German Alps

- A laminated pull-out road map of Germany helps you navigate with ease

- Ideas for discovering the character of each area en route: great views, delightful detours along peaceful back roads, walks through historic towns and villages, wine tours and boat trips, and activities such as hiking, cycling and kayaking. Plus you'll savour the best local experiences with our pick of the most authentic places to stay, eat and shop

- All the German rules of the road, postcodes for use with satnav and detailed directions for easy navigation, information on road conditions and parking tips

- Covers Bremen, Lübeck, Stralsund, Wismar, Lutherstadt Wittenberg, Potsdam, Buckow, Münster, Goslar, Weimar, Dresden, Limburg an der Lahn, Trier, Koblenz, Oppenheim, Bamberg, Neuburg an der Donau, Rothenburg ob der Tauber, Augsburg, Baden-Baden, Freiburg, Ulm, Konstanz, Lindau and more

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