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Normandy and Corsica 2022
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Normandy and Corsica 2022

Finally done - we are pensioners. The first no-limited tour is set to go to France and specifically Corsica. After a short tour of Normandy and visiting old friends, we take the national roads (no tolls) to Toulon and board the ferry to Corsica. In 4 weeks we covered 880 km in Corsica. We drove yellow and some white roads on the coast and inland. With a width of 2.30 m and a length of approx. 7 m, we got through everywhere easily. On some roads, especially on the coast, we drove early in the morning (8-9 a.m.) to avoid the bus traffic. We only rarely used electricity on the CPs (solar system and voltage converter on board), as some of them were very expensive. On average we paid about 25 €/N (2 adults, dog, camper). We drove back from Corsica from Livorno via South Tyrol and the Allgäu and made a few stops there. We did the tour from late May to early July.

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Day 1
Essen, Deutschland
On a beautiful Saturday at the end of May, we start at 9:00 a.m. from home.

Giverny, Rue Claude Monet, Giverny, Frankreich
101-99 Rue Claude Monet, 27620 Giverny, Frankreich
After a good 8-hour drive with stops in between, we reach the parking space (see Promobil App) at the Claude Monet Museum at around 5:30 p.m. It is well filled, but we still find a place. The place is free, but offers no supply and disposal. Approx. 30 places are available.
A first tour of the place inspires us - a great, artistic atmosphere. Even walking the dog is no problem. A hiking and cycling trail starts directly at the campsite.
The next day is a visit to the museum with the Monet Gardens.
Even if the water lilies haven't bloomed yet, the floral splendor is absolutely impressive. Monet's home is also worth a visit. It is best to visit the gardens early in the morning.

Day 2
Stellplatz am Bassin Carnot in Honfleur aus dem ACSI
Quai du Nord, 14600, Honfleur, Frankreich
After Honfleur we chose a route without a motorway. Despite the many roundabouts, the trip overland is worthwhile, and not just financially.
The parking space in Honfleur is huge, simply equipped and ok for 12€/24h with supply and disposal.
The place itself has a medieval flair and is characterized by many different house styles. The wooden church and bell tower are of particular interest.

Day 3
Aire municipale pour Camping-cars
Boulevard Wattier, 14810, Merville-Franceville-Plage, Frankreich
From Honfleur we drove the D513 along the coast. Unfortunately, the weather was very bad, so we didn't see much of the flower coast. Some of the roads are very narrow and mostly only passable up to 3.5 tons.
The parking lot is very nice. However, the seats are very narrow, so that when you get off you end up directly against the wall of your neighbors. Since the place was full (max. 6 Womos) we drove on.

Aire de Camping-cars
Boulevard Maritime , 14150, Ouistreham, Frankreich
The place is located directly at the ferry port, but with access to the beach. 12€/24h with supply and disposal are ok. Electricity is only available from a socket at the emptying station - a bit strange.
We stayed one night and had a nice walk on the beach. At the square itself there is a skating track, a Ferris wheel and a go-kart track. Very ideal with a dog.

Day 4
Caen, Frankreich
14000 Caen, Frankreich
After stopping briefly in the parking lot at the Museum Memorial de Caen, we drove through the city and past the castle of Wilhelm the Conquerer. The city would be worth a long visit, but we want to go to Mont St. Michel

Granville, Frankreich
We approached the parking space above the port, directly on the haut ville. Here you could stay for €10.80 including supply and disposal (without electricity). We parked a few yards down the road to check out the place.
From here we drove towards Mont St. Michel.

8934 Le Bec d'Andaine, 50530 Genêts, Frankreich
On the way to Mont St. Michel we drove to this parking lot, from which you have a great view of the mountain.

38 La Jacotiére Ardevon, 50170 Pontorson, Frankreich
The absolute racer …..
With a view of Mont St. Michel, this parking space at a farm shop is the absolute main prize. We stayed the night here for the purchase of a bottle of Calvados and a very tasty fish soup. Unfortunately there are only three parking spaces.
After a walk to the beginning of the connecting road to Mont St. Michel, we ended the day with a good meal, a bottle of wine and one or two Calvados with an unobstructed view of the mountain.

Day 5
Mont Saint-Michel, Frankreich
50170 Le Mont-Saint-Michel, Frankreich
In the morning we went to visit the mountain - with the dog. We walked about 35 minutes. Next to the dam you can walk the dog very well. Since we were on the mountain around 9:30 a.m., the crowds were still manageable. When we started our way back after 2 hours, the streets were already getting narrow.
In any case, you should be with the 3.5 million visitors per year. Worth it.
After breakfast at the Womo, we then left to visit our friends in Normandy.

La Testière, Crouttes, Frankreich
La Testière, 61120 Crouttes, Frankreich
In this small, very nice place we visited friends who have emigrated here. We spent 4 beautiful days here with visits to the surrounding area (including the town of Camembert) and good food and nice conversations.

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La Pigné Sud, 63670 La Roche-Blanche, Frankreich
La Pigné S, 63670 La Roche-Blanche, Frankreich
Pitch on the way to Toulon. Registration for the opening of the barrier tel. at the barrier. €9.20 incl. tourist tax. Supply and disposal possible. current limited.

From Crouttes to here, the route was sometimes very strenuous. The sat nav (Apple) has led us many small ways. In the end, you should still have the map to hand in order to possibly correct the route.
From Clermont Ferrand we took the A75 (toll-free) to Montpellier. We paid €14.20 for a bridge at Millout. On the coast we then enjoyed a shorter section of the motorway for €6.50. All in all, the second piece was easier to ride than the first.

Day 9
307-493 Route des Gorges, 83190 Ollioules, Frankreich
307 Rte des Gorges, 83190 Ollioules, Frankreich
Very nice parking space in a nice place. Located directly on the main street. €9.83 including supply and disposal. Electricity only via a Franz plug.
About 15 minutes to the ferry port. Left at 5:30 am.

Day 10
Port de Toulon, Quai Cronstadt, Toulon, Frankreich
Quai Cronstadt, 83000 Toulon, Frankreich
Ferry departs at 07:15, arrives at 14:15

Here's another tip for Corsica Ferry users. Be sure to turn off your cell phone completely, put it on flight mode or at least turn off wifi. We ignored an SMS from Vodafone and had to pay dearly for it. So, either switch off your cell phone or take an SMS from your provider into account accordingly.

Ile Rousse, L'Île-Rousse, Frankreich
20220 L'Île-Rousse, Frankreich
The port is very clear and leaving the ferry and the port is done quickly. If you leave the city heading west, at the last roundabout there is a large Leclerc where you can shop very well.
Ile Rousse itself is a town worth seeing. We later had the opportunity to visit the city in detail. But first we went on to Calvi.

Camping La Pinede
Route de La Pinède 0495651780, 20260, Calvi, Frankreich
Unfortunately, the space for the campers has been greatly reduced in favor of mobile homes and relocated directly to the main road, away from the beach. We only paid €14 with the ACSI card, but we didn't stay here for more than 3 days. It's about a 5 minute walk to the beach.

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Camping Le Bodri, Corbara, Frankreich
20256 Corbara, Frankreich
Very nice CP with clearly divided pitches, €28/night, about 300m from the beach
Tours in the mountains are made from here, Corbara is a very nice mountain village
Altogether we stayed 3 days and also took a look at the city of Ile Rousse. As I said - it's worth it.

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Suare, Calenzana, Frankreich
Suare, 20214 Calenzana, Frankreich
On the way to the first Gumpenbaden in Foret Bonifatio
Approximately 19km after the Suare junction from the D81 car park at Auberge de foret.
You should not necessarily drive this route with larger motorhomes. There are even more accessible river bathing spots in Corsica.

Free Paking Galeria, Galéria, Frankreich
20245 Galéria, Frankreich

Very nice parking space with a nice beach and a great sunset. In the evening a city official comes to collect money - 20€/N, just a parking space

We left at 8:30 a.m. to get to the mountain route early. The route was easy to drive with our motorhome. However, everyone should decide for themselves whether they want to do the tour. It can get very tight and you should always be fully concentrated. Enjoying the beautiful landscape is the responsibility of the passenger.

Day 17
Porto, Ota, Frankreich
Porto, 20150 Ota, Frankreich
Camping municipal d'Ota Porto
Real mountain campsite with simple facilities, €22.50/night
At 9 a.m. we left for the onward journey. The day before we explored the route by bike until just before Piana. It seemed more demanding to us than from Galeria to Porto. In particular, the many groups of bikes riding close together pose a challenge when overtaking.

Day 18
A Marina, Golfe de la Liscia, Calcatoggio, Frankreich
Golfe de la Liscia, 20111 Calcatoggio, Frankreich
The route from Porto to Piana is very winding, but great rock formations and views.
For 28€/N without electricity, electricity should cost 4€/N
Strong wind, high waves

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Chemin des Lentisques, 20000 Ajaccio, Frankreich
Chem. des Lentisques, 20000 Ajaccio, Frankreich
Camping le Barbicaja, a very nice terraced campsite about 5 km from the center of Ajaccio by the sea, €22.50 without electricity
You should definitely visit Ajaccio. A very lively and lively city that has its charm. Not least because one always has the feeling that Napoleon is about to turn the corner.
In 2019 we went into town by motorbike. This time with the bikes. Both are an experience.

Day 21
Porto Pollo, Serra-di-Ferro, Frankreich
Porto Pollo, 20140 Serra-di-Ferro, Frankreich
Camping Cyrnos, 28€/N without electricity, electricity 4€
Have been here in 2019, simple but great CP, right on the sea, kite and surfing area

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Camping Cupabia
Cupabia, 20140, Serra-Di-Ferro, Frankreich
Super located CP right on the Caribbean beach. It is advertised as low-budget camping, but this refers to the equipment and not the price. 32 €/N without electricity for the three of us is a steep price, but the location excuses everything.
From here you can make great hikes and trips by SUP or boat. A coastal hike to a nearby Genoese tower is also an experience. But you can also just enjoy the beach!

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I PINI, Plage de Palombaggia, Porto-Vecchio, Frankreich
Plage de Palombaggia, 20137 Porto-Vecchio, Frankreich
Everything you need for 10€/N, cold shower, no electricity, camping under pine trees 100m from the beach, beach very touristy but beautiful

Day 29
Bonifacio, Bonifacio, Frankreich
Korsika, 20169 Bonifacio, Frankreich
We then decided to visit Bonifacio and are the 25 km back. It was worth it! We parked for €12 in a parking lot in the direction of Capo Pertusato.

Solaro, Frankreich
20240 Solaro, Frankreich
Camping la Cote des Nacres, from Park for night, 30€ without electricity, beautifully situated right on the beach

Day 30
Day 31
Camping U Ponte Grossu, Sari-Solenzara, Frankreich
Route Bavella, 20145 Sari-Solenzara, Frankreich
Super beautifully located CP directly on the Solenzara river, 29 €/N without electricity, record flat rate electricity for 6 €
From here we climbed the COL de Bavella at 1280m by bike. We needed a little more than an hour for the 20 km, and the battery capacity of our bikes reached its limits. Nevertheless - a great but strenuous tour with beautiful views of the mountains.
Unfortunately, the stay on the CP was clouded by adjacent road construction work.

Day 32
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Zonza, Frankreich
Camping Bavella Vista, 500m from the center, for 20€/N incl. everything quite cheap

Day 34
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La cascade de piscia di gallu, San-Gavino-di-Carbini, Frankreich
20170 San-Gavino-di-Carbini, Frankreich
Very nice hike to the pissing rooster, about 90 minutes there and back, parking lot €5, you could also spend the night here

Camping California, Zonza, Frankreich
Capu di Fora Pinarello, 20144 Zonza, Frankreich
Campsite for young families with small children, 32.40€/N complete, very clean and with a private beach

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20213 Casette, Pruno, France
Casette, 20213 Pruno, Frankreich
CP Cascades, super located, with pool and pool, for 21€/N without electricity.
The lady of the house offers Corsican food. For €25 we enjoyed a three-course meal with wine. Absolute top!
We have been warmly welcomed here. If you love a more personal atmosphere, this is the place for you.

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Porto di Bastia, Quai Nouveau Port de Commerce, Bastia, Frankreich
Quai Nouveau Port de Commerce, 20200 Bastia, Frankreich
It's time to say goodbye to Corsica. A great four weeks are behind us. We'll definitely be back.

Livorno Imbarco Traghetti Moby Lines, Via Guido Donegani, Livorno, Italien
Via Guido Donegani, 57100 Livorno LI, Italien
We're back on the mainland!

Day 41
Via del Lago, 3, 50031 Barberino di Mugello, Florenz, Italien
Via del Lago, 3, 50031 Barberino di Mugello FI, Italien
Very nice and well-equipped pitch near a lake, 15€/N full service

Day 42
San Giuseppe al Lago, 19, 39052 San Giuseppe al Lago, Autonome Provinz Bozen - Südtirol, Italien
S. Giuseppe al Lago, 19, 39052 Seestrasse BZ, Italien
We actually wanted to go to Camping Gretl on Lake Caldaro. But the place was very crowded and dogs not allowed.
That's why we drove to the parking space above the campsite. This has a very good and new equipment. For €30/N without electricity, not exactly a snap, but ok for South Tyrol.
The area around Lake Caldaro is very touristy and there is no possibility to swim in the lake with the dog. In addition, the lake water was very warm and you had to pay an entrance fee everywhere to get to the lake.
We cycled the 7 km to Kaltern. The place is quite nice.
On the 2nd day we made a very nice hike to the Rastenbach Gorge. The tour takes about 2.5 hours. You will be rewarded with a very beautiful waterfall.

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Località Pracupola, 361, 39016 Ulten, Autonome Provinz Bozen - Südtirol, Italy
Località Pracupola, 361, 39016 Ultimo BZ, Italien
Stellplatz Adlerhorst, near the reservoir, 30 € / N complete, new and very well-kept facility. Super nice couple who have prepared the place well and are always happy to help with words and deeds.

Day 45
Via Chiesa, 25, 39027 San Valentino Alla Muta, Autonome Provinz Bozen - Südtirol, Italien
Via Chiesa, 25, 39027 San Valentino Alla Muta BZ, Italien
Camping at the lake, located at the Haidersee, 37€/N without electricity, very expensive, but great facilities, weather not so great, therefore only one night

Day 46
Grüntenseestraße 44, 87497 Wertach, Deutschland
Parking space at Grüntensee, 12 €/N without electricity
Hike around the lake, bike ride to Rotachsee

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Essen, Deutschland
After 7 weeks our first no-limited tour comes to an end. It will definitely not be our last.
Of course, we have to say again that more time should have been spent on the individual regions. Normandy in particular is worth a separate trip. We had originally planned this as a "journey in the footsteps of Commissioner Dupin". But we will definitely do this again. Corsica hasn't seen the last of us either. And then there is also Sardinia ....
Day 1
Essen, Deutschland
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Giverny, Rue Claude Monet, Giverny, Frankreich
101-99 Rue Claude Monet, 27620 Giverny, Frankreich
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Day 2
119,7 km 1 hrs. 18 min.
Stellplatz am Bassin Carnot in Honfleur aus dem ACSI
Quai du Nord, 14600, Honfleur, Frankreich
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Day 3
56,4 km 45 min.
Aire municipale pour Camping-cars
Boulevard Wattier, 14810, Merville-Franceville-Plage, Frankreich
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15,1 km 18 min.
Aire de Camping-cars
Boulevard Maritime , 14150, Ouistreham, Frankreich
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16,5 km 17 min.
Caen, Frankreich
14000 Caen, Frankreich
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Granville, Frankreich
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23,8 km 25 min.
8934 Le Bec d'Andaine, 50530 Genêts, Frankreich
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32,2 km 28 min.
38 La Jacotiére Ardevon, 50170 Pontorson, Frankreich
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Day 5
5,3 km 13 min.
Mont Saint-Michel, Frankreich
50170 Le Mont-Saint-Michel, Frankreich
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192,5 km 2 hrs. 12 min.
La Testière, Crouttes, Frankreich
La Testière, 61120 Crouttes, Frankreich
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561,8 km 4 hrs. 49 min.
La Pigné Sud, 63670 La Roche-Blanche, Frankreich
La Pigné S, 63670 La Roche-Blanche, Frankreich
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536,5 km 4 hrs. 42 min.
307-493 Route des Gorges, 83190 Ollioules, Frankreich
307 Rte des Gorges, 83190 Ollioules, Frankreich
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Day 10
9,4 km 11 min.
Port de Toulon, Quai Cronstadt, Toulon, Frankreich
Quai Cronstadt, 83000 Toulon, Frankreich
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331,8 km 6 hrs. 33 min.
Ile Rousse, L'Île-Rousse, Frankreich
20220 L'Île-Rousse, Frankreich
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22,1 km 25 min.
Camping La Pinede
Route de La Pinède 0495651780, 20260, Calvi, Frankreich
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19,1 km 19 min.
Camping Le Bodri, Corbara, Frankreich
20256 Corbara, Frankreich
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25,1 km 22 min.
Suare, Calenzana, Frankreich
Suare, 20214 Calenzana, Frankreich
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20,7 km 21 min.
Free Paking Galeria, Galéria, Frankreich
20245 Galéria, Frankreich
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Day 17
49,1 km 1 hrs. 7 min.
Porto, Ota, Frankreich
Porto, 20150 Ota, Frankreich
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55,3 km 1 hrs. 6 min.
A Marina, Golfe de la Liscia, Calcatoggio, Frankreich
Golfe de la Liscia, 20111 Calcatoggio, Frankreich
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31,3 km 40 min.
Chemin des Lentisques, 20000 Ajaccio, Frankreich
Chem. des Lentisques, 20000 Ajaccio, Frankreich
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Day 21
52,8 km 1 hrs. 7 min.
Porto Pollo, Serra-di-Ferro, Frankreich
Porto Pollo, 20140 Serra-di-Ferro, Frankreich
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11,3 km 20 min.
Camping Cupabia
Cupabia, 20140, Serra-Di-Ferro, Frankreich
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103,0 km 1 hrs. 47 min.
I PINI, Plage de Palombaggia, Porto-Vecchio, Frankreich
Plage de Palombaggia, 20137 Porto-Vecchio, Frankreich
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Day 29
31,9 km 32 min.
Bonifacio, Bonifacio, Frankreich
Korsika, 20169 Bonifacio, Frankreich
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79,1 km 1 hrs. 22 min.
Solaro, Frankreich
20240 Solaro, Frankreich
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22,2 km 33 min.
Camping U Ponte Grossu, Sari-Solenzara, Frankreich
Route Bavella, 20145 Sari-Solenzara, Frankreich
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29,3 km 40 min.
Zonza, Frankreich
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13,4 km 15 min.
La cascade de piscia di gallu, San-Gavino-di-Carbini, Frankreich
20170 San-Gavino-di-Carbini, Frankreich
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38,9 km 47 min.
Camping California, Zonza, Frankreich
Capu di Fora Pinarello, 20144 Zonza, Frankreich
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108,3 km 1 hrs. 37 min.
20213 Casette, Pruno, France
Casette, 20213 Pruno, Frankreich
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39,0 km 35 min.
Porto di Bastia, Quai Nouveau Port de Commerce, Bastia, Frankreich
Quai Nouveau Port de Commerce, 20200 Bastia, Frankreich
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Livorno Imbarco Traghetti Moby Lines, Via Guido Donegani, Livorno, Italien
Via Guido Donegani, 57100 Livorno LI, Italien
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111,4 km 1 hrs. 14 min.
Via del Lago, 3, 50031 Barberino di Mugello, Florenz, Italien
Via del Lago, 3, 50031 Barberino di Mugello FI, Italien
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Day 42
326,9 km 2 hrs. 56 min.
San Giuseppe al Lago, 19, 39052 San Giuseppe al Lago, Autonome Provinz Bozen - Südtirol, Italien
S. Giuseppe al Lago, 19, 39052 Seestrasse BZ, Italien
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56,1 km 1 hrs.
Località Pracupola, 361, 39016 Ulten, Autonome Provinz Bozen - Südtirol, Italy
Località Pracupola, 361, 39016 Ultimo BZ, Italien
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97,5 km 1 hrs. 39 min.
Via Chiesa, 25, 39027 San Valentino Alla Muta, Autonome Provinz Bozen - Südtirol, Italien
Via Chiesa, 25, 39027 San Valentino Alla Muta BZ, Italien
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158,2 km 2 hrs. 9 min.
Grüntenseestraße 44, 87497 Wertach, Deutschland
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625,6 km 5 hrs. 34 min.
Essen, Deutschland
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