@Carl-Taylor-0 said in Rotterdam to Switzerland:
Hello Andre, Thank you for the your reply. Yes you're absolutely right, I've never visited the Alps previously at all. I'm very much looking forward to the challenge. Perhaps I'm overthinking things, but wondering what alternative routes might be available. The one proposed by @Yarro-Moto has to be the frontrunner, but I would like to visit The Eagle's Nest, if time allows.
I'm 64 this May, had a bike since I was 17 so relatively experienced - if you would like to take a look at YouTube for the 'Applecross Pass' in Scotland, these hairpins havent presented a problem, though I'm aware Stelvio has quite a few more of them!
I acknowledge your comments about the number of bikes likely to be on the passes at that time of year, unfortunately though thats the only time I have available off work & conscious I'm not getting any younger, so I'll have to go with the flow!
regards Carl
What you are most likely not prepared to, is reckless driving (mostly of italian riders^^) and lack of being able to ride those roads by 90% of the rest of traffic. Be preepared to not having fun... If you want to go, go early or late in the day.
I understand your desire, but don´t do it in high season. Just my 2 cents.^^