Personally I would say, only do the B500 if it is along the way, but don't go out of your way for it, if it means you can spend more time in Switzerland or Italy.
I did the B500 on my way home last year and found it a bit of an anti-climax. I also saw 3 police cars (2 hiding) and although the roads are smooth and sweeping, they are nothing compared to playing in the Alps (Stelvio, Furka, Susten, Gotthard, Grimsel passes) or just generally playing around the Italian or German lakes.
I just did the dambusters tour and was pleasantly surprised how amazing the scenery and roads were, just normal German back roads. :-)
Lake Como is also breathtaking.
I still struggle to see the fascination with the B500, other than it's on the way to Switzerland and slightly less boring then cruising and paying tolls on the French motorways. But I guess I'm in the minority. Switzerland by comparison was beautiful. 40% Mountains, 30% trees, 30% flowery meadows, 0% straight roads. You'll love Switzerland!
I didn't take any photo's on the B500, but here is Switzerland...
I did the B500 on my way home last year and found it a bit of an anti-climax. I also saw 3 police cars (2 hiding) and although the roads are smooth and sweeping, they are nothing compared to playing in the Alps (Stelvio, Furka, Susten, Gotthard, Grimsel passes) or just generally playing around the Italian or German lakes.
I just did the dambusters tour and was pleasantly surprised how amazing the scenery and roads were, just normal German back roads. :-)
Lake Como is also breathtaking.
I still struggle to see the fascination with the B500, other than it's on the way to Switzerland and slightly less boring then cruising and paying tolls on the French motorways. But I guess I'm in the minority. Switzerland by comparison was beautiful. 40% Mountains, 30% trees, 30% flowery meadows, 0% straight roads. You'll love Switzerland!
I didn't take any photo's on the B500, but here is Switzerland...
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