• The Romantic Road : Explore the pretty Rothenburg ob der Tauber (pre-1630) with its ancient city walls, Crossing the Ries Plateau to Noerdlingen, an almost perfectly circular town with dramatic gate towers. Find an authentic beer cellar in Dinkelsbuehl’s 15-16th Century quiet back streets walking pretty watermills to Mary Magdalen’s Spring and Schillingsfuerst Palace. The Romantic road stretches between Würzburg and Füssen at the foot of the Bavarian Alps for 350kms.
• Mosel Valley : The road along this Rhine tributary passes by some of the country's most famous vineyards. At least a half-dozen of the cities en route are worth visiting as well.
• The Fairy-Tale Road : The road stretches for 600kms from Hanau through Werra district and north to Bremen. The colorful characters of the Brothers Grimm live again along this  stretch.  This is one of the great motor trips of Germany.
• Alpine Road: Just two hours from Munich, the 300-mile German Alpine Road winds along the Germany-Austria border from Berchtesgarden at Lake Königssee to Lindau at Lake Constance. Meadows, forests, and farm villages set the scene for this region's old and enchanting way of life.
• Upper Black Forest: Fairy tales always seem more believable when you're in the Black Forest, and the twisting secondary roads that connect Freiburg with Lake Titisee pass through lots of charming scenery and architecture.

Best Bike routes in Germany

There are countless scenic drives in Germany with heart-stopping views and stellar standouts.

• Harz Trails : The road along this Rhine tributary passes by some of the country's most famous vineyards. At least a half-dozen of the cities en route are worth visiting as well.
• The Bodensee-Königssee Cycle Route : This is a challenging bicycle trail featuring breathtaking views of the Bavarian Alps and the Alpine foothills. King Ludwig II's fairytale castles and stunning clear lakes soothe the effort of steep hills.
• The Liebliches Taubertal Radweg : This a delightful 100km tour from Rothenburg northwest to Wertheim. A castle and museum of the Teutonic Knights make stopping off to explore a real treat, and regional trains can take bicycles or baggage should you need a break from pedaling.
• The Oder-Neisse Cycle Route : This stretches along the Polish-German border is a great family-friendly cycle trail. The old quarter in Görlitz and Prince Pückler’s country park at Bad Muskau are just some of the historic sites you can stop off at on the way to Szczecin Bay.
• The Regnitz Cycle Route : Cyclists can choose between serene canal or the staggering valley. The trail is traffic free for most of the time, and a great way to see Nuremberg’s old quarter.
• The Rhine Cycle Trail : Runs for 120km between Bingen and Koblenz through a UNESCO World Heritage region. There are around 40 castles and palaces overlooking the river Rhine, offering plenty to see and do.