aaskotis
User Details
- Member Since : July 16, 2006
- Site Supporter : No
- Region : Cyprus, Cyprus
- Motorcycle : R1150GS
- Best Route Ever Ridden : Mani & Zagoria(Greece) - Transalpina - Transfagarasan route
Map Overview Of Routes For aaskotis
User Score : 207
Countries Visited : 11
Cyprus
Greece
Austria
Hungary
Romania
North Macedonia
Montenegro
Albania
Georgia
Armenia
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Dilijan National Park : Vanadzor - Dilijan
Armenia > Armenia > AsiaJune 30, 2014 -
5.0Another Armenian high altitude road with good surface and amazing landscape enjoying the country life of Armenian people
Armenian landscape : Martuni - Agarakadzor
Armenia > Armenia > AsiaJune 30, 2014 -
5.0A high altitude road with scenery at its best...in this route can see the remote kind of Armenian landscape and small tribes living in their very basic way
Minnor Caucasus 1 : Batumi - Akhaltsikhe
Georgia > Georgia > AsiaJune 30, 2014 -
5.0An amazing route, including 40km dirt road in high altitude....great scenery of minnor Caucasus
Minor Caucasus 2 : Akhaltsikhe - Akhaljkalaki
Georgia > Georgia > AsiaJune 30, 2014 -
4.0Great pleasant road with very good scenery accompanied by river flow, also this routing includes some very interesting landmarks
Telavi - Tbilisi
Georgia > Georgia > AsiaJune 30, 2014 -
4.0A wonderful road from Telavi to Tbilisi, mountain pass with great scenery and good asphalt
Zugdidi - Mestia
Georgia > Georgia > AsiaJune 30, 2014 -
5.0Amazing landscape, Great Alpine road with lots of scenery....take care in blind turns, lots of cows everywhere. Best for On&Off bikes
Perhkopi - Kukes
Albania > Albania > EuropeAugust 18, 2012 -
3.5great scenery road, distance is appr 100km but it takes around 3 hours. remore villages, high elevation roads, mainly no facilities and BE VERY VIGILAND, the road eventhough mainly in good condition can hide many holes and other features that can harm you & bike. as you leave from Peshkopi, in a few kms there is a right turn, that road is new and well surfaced but with surprices as well. cannot give you better directions because there are almsot non road signs, by asking people you get directions. elevation can reach just above 2000m. basic accommodation and facilties (even hospital) you can find in Kukes.
Perhkopi - Kukes
Albania > Albania > EuropeAugust 18, 2012 -
3.5great scenery road, distance is appr 100km but it takes around 3 hours. remore villages, high elevation roads, mainly no facilities and BE VERY VIGILAND, the road eventhough mainly in good condition can hide many holes and other features that can harm you & bike. as you leave from Peshkopi, in a few kms there is a right turn, that road is new and well surfaced but with surprices as well. cannot give you better directions because there are almsot non road signs, by asking people you get directions. elevation can reach just above 2000m. basic accommodation and facilties (even hospital) you can find in Kukes.
Skadar lake
Montenegro > Montenegro > EuropeAugust 18, 2012 -
3.0Skadar lake from Montenegro site is really very nice, great small tiny villages i.e. Visbazar, can make your accommodation for 1/2 days perfect. great scenery, activities, nearby parks etc. avoid the Albanian site of lake
Ohrid lake
Macedonia > North Macedonia > EuropeAugust 18, 2012 -
4.0Great lake, especially from FYROM Macedonia, approaching Peceh, there is a small sign for Prespa lake and ride all the way of western part of the lake. then take the right exit for Ohrid, climbing to 2000m and will connect you to lake Orhid with spectacular views. in Ohrid town or before reaching Ohrid, many accomodations, beaches, bars etc etc for a great accommodation. entering by Albania is not so reccommendet usually due to very bad raod condtions and road markings (almost none)
DN7C / Transfagarasan Pass : Cârtisoara - Curtea de Arges
Transylvania > Romania > EuropeSeptember 1, 2010 -
4.5The Transfăgărăşan (trans (over, across) + Făgăraş) or DN7C is the highest (~2200m) and most dramatic paved road in Romania. Built as a strategic military route by Nicolae Ceauşescu, the 110 km of twists and turns run North to South across the tallest sections of the Carpathian Mountains, between the highest peak in the country, Moldoveanu, and the second highest, Negoiu. The road connects the historic regions of Transylvania and Wallachia, and the cities of Sibiu and Piteşti.
DN7C / Transfagarasan Pass : Cârtisoara - Curtea de Arges
Transylvania > Romania > EuropeSeptember 1, 2010 -
4.5The Transfăgărăşan (trans (over, across) + Făgăraş) or DN7C is the highest (~2200m) and most dramatic paved road in Romania. Built as a strategic military route by Nicolae Ceauşescu, the 110 km of twists and turns run North to South across the tallest sections of the Carpathian Mountains, between the highest peak in the country, Moldoveanu, and the second highest, Negoiu. The road connects the historic regions of Transylvania and Wallachia, and the cities of Sibiu and Piteşti.
Moldova - Maramures region
Transylvania > Romania > EuropeJune 17, 2012 -
4.0A magnificent mountainous, until Vatra Dornei the road condition is perfect giving high speeds with lots of open corners enjoying the same time the great scenery. From Vatra Dornei towards Borsa (45km appr) the road is really terrible with lots of holes and dangerous spots, be vigiland, but the scenery is amazing (altitude appr 1400m, Tihuta pass). The Maramures region is a UNESCO protected region due to the traditional wooden churches which can be found mainly after Borsa towards Sighetu Marmatiei.
DN67C : Transalpina ( Novaci - Ranca - Obarsia Lotrului - Sugag - Sebes )
Transylvania > Romania > EuropeJuly 17, 2011 -
4.5DN67C is No. 2 Romanian biking road in terms of both scenery and turns (Transfagarasan (DN7C) is still number one). Spectacular high alpine view ("trans" = crossing the). Newly asphalted road, about 5 km. are still waiting to be asphalted in summer of 2011, but no problem even now, as the road is already prepared. Check for availability, it should be opened from June 1. You may find accommodation in Ranca (relatively new ski resort). There is an alternative, from Sugag - Dobra - Jina - Saliste - Sibiu, which is more atractive from scenery point of view and it will be more attractive also for corners, once the road is finished (curently prepared to be asphalted). Near Novaci you may want to visit "Polovragi" cave - in the village with the same name or "Muierii" (that is Women's) cave.
Bukki National Park
Eastern Hungary - Nógrá... > Hungary > EuropeJuly 1, 2010 -
4.0Great winding road, mostly through beech forest.
Eger round trip via Gyöngyös
Eastern Hungary - Nógrá... > Hungary > EuropeMarch 3, 2011 -
4.0A journey of about 100kms starting and finishing in Eger. From the main road number 25 that runs through Eger take the turn for Sirok (road number 24). After a few hundred metres you are out of town and hitting open countryside. Not much in the way of straights but plenty of bends. The next village is Egerbakta. This is where things get interesting as when you leave here you start climbing through the forest with some good twisties both up and downhill. When you reach Sirok follow the signs for the castle (to the right from the centre of the village). From the castle you have amazing 360* views of the Matra and Bukk mountains and the Tatras in Slovakia. Return to rod number 24 and continue on through Resck and Parad. The road here is very flat but again very twisty. In Paradsasvar the road takes a sharp turn to the left and you are once again climbing through the forest on a really fun twisty road, very popular with bikers in the summer. Once at the top in Matrahaza) there is a large car park to the right with several huts selling trinkets and food/drinks, a great place fro a brief stop. From here there is a road to the left which takes you to Kékestetó, the highest point in Hungary. There is a tall tower which can be accessed to give fantastic views all around. Back to road number 24 and continue along, you'll be heading down for several kms with many more bends into Gyöngyös. At the very end of the road you reach road number 3. Turn left here and head in the direction of Eger. After about 3kms there is a small turning to the left signed "Abasar". Take this road and stay on it. This is a flatter, but not flat road running along the foot of the Matra mountains heading through Abasar,Markaz, Domozlo, Kisnana and into Verpelet.All very traditional Hungarian villages. In Veprelet there is a turning to the left signed "Eger", take this road, a mix of up and downhill, straights and bends, through Egerszalok and back to the main road number 25 in Eger about 1 1/2 kms from your start point. Please note that the speed limit is 50kph in towns and villages and 90kph out of town. The drink drive limit is ZERO!! There are very few Police around but there are a couple of bike cops that ride between Eger and Kekes during the summer. There are NO fixed speed cameras but very occasionally there is an unmarked car with speed gun near Eger but I've only seen this a handful of times in 3 years.
Pecs - Orfü
Western Hungary - Budapes... > Hungary > EuropeJanuary 29, 2011 -
4.3A very winding road from the beautiful Pecs to the lakes in Orfü. One curve follows the next. The road crosses a hill but it is not too steep.
Nicosia - Pirgos
Cyprus > Cyprus > EuropeJanuary 10, 2008 -
5.0Use: Road Bike
Take A9 motorway heading to Troodos mountains and
then continue with B9. Then turn right for road
E908 towards Kykkos monastery (brown sign for
historic and archaeological places). Continue
and then after 8km app., at your right, the sign
says K. Pirgos (or Pyrgos). From here you will
start a windy road through the mountains. Scenery
will be great as you continue ascending the mountain
range with views from western seaside of the island and
many more. As you keep riding the scenery gets even
better and better, many kinds of scenery for the eyes
to observe and stay satisfied with the road surface
getting better as well. Bends are getting more as well
so the fast one will enjoy “playing†scratching Kevlar
and the touristic rider will love the views. Reaching the
remote small town of Pirgos (Kato and Pano which means the
lower and upper) turn left and have a stop at the small
Cypriot village style of restaurant completely at the
beach front at the village Mansoura, on your right side.
This route is continuity with route 7, Paphos - Polis.
The best time for the route is mostly winter and
spring but be careful of falling rocks and icing,
especially in bends which the sun cannot reach.
The route is a must, really beautiful scenery combining
mountains routes with costal sea view. Riding time can be
from 2 hours for the fast ones and up to 3 hours for those
having lost of stops for photo taking which you will find
lots especially the seasons mentioned.
The last 20-30km to Pirgos the road is newly surfaced so
enjoyment is fully achieve but also take care that you have
to fill tanks either in B9 because afterwards you will
find only at destination.
Another alternate is as you turn right for Pirgos from
E908, in-between the route you will observe signs for
Kampos, follow the route for Kampos and then continue
for Stavros tis Psokas destination (ask for information).
From here is partly route 2, reaching Stavros tis Psokas
you can continue towards Pirgos.
Notes: after B9 you have to deviate to find gas station/be
careful of icing and falling rocks/recommended for
winter-spring season/the only mid point when up in the
heart of the mountains is the village Kampos which you
will see signs for it
B107 / Großglockner Hochalpenstraße / Hochtor : Bruck An Der Grossglocknerstrasse - Winklern
Western Austria > Austria > EuropeJanuary 23, 2005 -
4.6Fantastic scenery, and the highest pass in Austria. Open May to November. Can be busy - so probably best to avoid at weekends. Very popular with bikers, but cars too. You need a head for heights and have to like hairpins too. Some nice fast stretches too. Very few hazards except the road itself: the 29 hairpin bends. Visibility is good though, and there are hardly any side roads. Jusat watch out for people gawping at the scenery. 360 views from the Edelweissspitze - stop for food and a beer there as well. It is a toll road though. Euro 17 for a day/ Euro 30 for a 30 day pass. Their stated aim is to be the most biker friendly pass in the Alps! More info here www.grossglockner.at
Ioannina - Zagoria - Prespes lakes
Mainland Greece > Greece > EuropeDecember 1, 2006 -
4.8Use: All bikes
Make the route as exactly as described, don't miss anything.
At Ioannina take road E90 and very shortly you will enter the Zagoria area. Kipi, Elati, Papingo, Vikos are some of the special and picturesque villages of the area which you must visit. The route is fantastic with lots of old bridges worth many photos and nature at its best with the high mountain range of Pindos mountains giving extra satisfaction to your eyes.
Then continue E90 all the way to Kastoria, a great route with lots of picturesque scenery and places, take lots of breaks to enjoy nature. The road is well paved passing from fantastic locations. Also here is the Vikos gorge, 16km long, many hours of walking but fantastic nature.
Kastoria, I believe is the prettiest town of Greece, the houses are like the old aristocrat ones, the whole town is magnificent and famous for furs manufacturing. An overnight is a must here so able to enjoy it.
The next day take road 15 towards the lakes of Prespa, very nice route and the lakes are hiding lots of features for the curious one, just explore it but be careful for bad people here and never stop for a help to anyone except that you are sure they're a tourist.
After visiting Prespes lakes then set heading to Florina on road E86, very nice route through mountainous thick forest road.
Notes: fill tanks often / don't stop to help anyone on this route, you may be hurt or even killed.
3/48/E65 : Thiva - Karpenisi
Mainland Greece > Greece > EuropeDecember 1, 2006 -
4.0Use: All bikes
Take road 3 towards Livadia and then road 48 to Amfissa. At Amfissa you can visit Delphoi ancient site which is one of the most important of ancient Greece and also the view is astonishing from up there, a visit is a must.
Then take road E65 to Lamia and then road 38 to Karpenisi. From Karpenisi the whole area around it is a windy road with fabulous scenery and you can enjoy the local culture. Mostly take a northern heading, entering Agrafa area and also Tzoumerka area which is fantastic for biking, enjoyment is for sure established.
Notes: caution during riding in the Greek country side / facilities are available but fill tanks often.
Githio - Elafonissos
Mainland Greece > Greece > EuropeDecember 1, 2006 -
4.0Use: All bikes
Leave Githio heading east to take road 86 to Monemvasia. Monemvasia is famous of the big rock lying in the sea (as Gibraltar) and the old settlement on it facing the Aegean sea, it's a must to walk the rock and view the renovated old settlement. You can find also accommodation facilities on the rock.
After Monemvasia head south-west to small tiny island of Elafonissos. Feel the loneliness and remoteness of the small fishermen island and set your tent on the sandy beach for your accommodation. Enjoy the little tavernas and the fresh fish at its best.
82 : Kalamata - Sparta
Mainland Greece > Greece > EuropeDecember 1, 2006 -
4.5Use: All bikes
Leave Kalamata heading south towards Mani region and turn left to join road 82 for the vigorous mountain of Taigetos, a windy road with beautiful views all the way. A stop is due at Mistras huge castle, is a must to visit the place on this route. Couple of hours is needed to walk all the area of the castle and satisfaction will be in high levels, scenery wise as well.
Then continue towards Sparta, the famous little town which use to born and raise the famous tough warriors of ancient Greece. The small town of Sparta now days have nothing spectacular to offer only the views of Taigetos mountains showing off how wild it is.
There are some places of ancient Sparta around the area, seek information and directions.
Kalamata - Mani region
Mainland Greece > Greece > EuropeNovember 14, 2006 -
4.0Use: All bikes
Kalamata, famous for the best olives found in Greece and Mediterranean sea is the starting point towards the famous as well Mani region. The route gets seaside at Kardamili village, give some extra time and visit the old village by turning right and diverting a bit. The route continues through seaside scenery and after Areopoli you will reach Diros sea caves, a nice interesting place to visit but take care that the whole boat tour takes a few hours. From Areopoli and further south is the Mani region. The unique characteristic of the area are the houses which are built like small castles to prevent raids and also the plant less wild mountains which are following the route. Continue up to the end, cape Tenaro and return back through the eastern side of the peninsula.
A unique route and a must to the bike traveler in Greece.
Note: all kinds of facilities are mostly found / choose the taverna before reaching Vathia village at the top of a hill for lunch.
Nafplio - Githio
Mainland Greece > Greece > EuropeNovember 14, 2006 -
4.0Use: All bikes
Continue riding on the coastal road of Argolikos
bay heading south and follow the route up to Leonidio.
After Leonidio a windy road with low vegetation is giving
to the rider a great feeling and views especially during winter
with the river aside of the route running. The road ascends
to the Parnonas mountain range and a stop is a must
at the village of Kosmas. Park the bike below the
huge tree lying in the centre of the village's plateau and
from here there is a road sign towards the villages of
Vambakou, Varvitsa, Vresthena and
Karies. It's a beautiful forest road with great
riding features (on/off bikes only),take this diversion
if you are interested of remote and tiny country side roads.
The route continues through the beautiful Parnonas
and the descending soon is starting giving nice views of
the Lakonikos bay.
Githio is a very small but picturesque
town surrounded by the Greek kind of scenery and
I must say that Githio is a must for the traveler
(I am in love with the whole area). Githio can be the
base and you can have many daily trips around the area. Also,
there is a ferryboat for the islands of Kithira (4 hours) and Crete (8 hours).
Notes: all kind of facilities are available /
caution while riding in the Greek country side.
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Montenegro : Just perfect
Montenegro > Montenegro > EuropeAugust 22, 2018 -
5.0Durmitor mountains heart. Amazing scenery but be very cautious cause small road and blind turns
Bosnia : Just perfect
Bosnia and Herzegovina > Bosnia and Herzegovina > EuropeAugust 22, 2018 -
4.0Amazing landscape of Dinaric alps of Bosnian site. This route enters Montenegro Durmitor mounts.
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