Austria
Approximately one mile through Hinterzarten, take Main Street to Route 31 toward Donaueschingen. The Route brings you to the Interalpen-Hotel Tyrol, situated above Iua.nn Valley, a short drive from Innsbruck. In addition to a panoramic view, the Interalpen-Hotel offers tennis, golf, a 50-meter pool, sauna, and a beauty and health center. Your stay includes a buffet breakfast and five-course dinner.
Day 3: Black Forest-Alps Rally Package
On the third day, you will be traveling from Hinterzarten to Austria.* Drive time is five to six hours from the Parkhotel Adler, depending upon which of the two evening-destination route options you choose. (Set trip meter to "0" miles.)
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Stay on B31 to autobahn toward Singen.
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Cross the River Donau (Danube). Source of Danube is only a few miles north, in Donaueschingen.
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Enter autobahn toward Singen/Lindau.
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Ancient volcanoes become visible on right.
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Bear right. Autobahn 98 toward Lindau.
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End of autobahn. Continue on Route 31 Lindau. For the next few miles, Lake Constance will be visible on the right. There are extensive orchards and vineyards on the shoreline.
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Turn right to Pilgrimage Church of Birnau, a worthwhile visit.
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Turn right if you wish to visit the historic town of Meersburg.
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City of Friedrichshafen. Daimler-Benz factories: MTU, Dornier.
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Straight ahead are the alpine foothills of Austria. To the right across the lake, the mountains of Switzerland become visible.
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To visit the medieval city of Lindau, follow sign "Lindau-Insel." To continue, follow Route 31 toward Bregenz.
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Follow the blue sign "Autobahn 96" toward Bregenz.
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Enter autobahn toward Bregenz/Austria.
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Pass the border to Austria. Follow autobahn toward Bregenz.
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Tunnel under the Pfander Mountain. Tunnel length is approximately 4 miles.
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At the end of the Tunnel, continue on autobahn toward Innsbruck. The autobahn follows the Rhine Valley to Feldkirch.
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Enter the Amberg tunnel. Pass the city of Feldkirch to the right and follow the valley of the River Iua.nn to Bludenz.
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Autobahn ends. Follow sign toward Arlberg-Innsbruck.
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Stay to your right for the drive over Arlberg Pass. In winter or inclement weather, cross Arlberg through tunnel, follow the sign "Tunnel." (Toll: 150 Austrian shillings.) Tunnel route is shorter; therefore the following mileage will vary.
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Arlberg Summit, elevation 1800 meters. Village of St. Christoph.
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Enter St. Anton, a famous skiing village.
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Follow the blue autobahn sign to Innsbruck. Cars coming through Arlberg tunnel re-enter route.
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Pass Landeck. Autobahn now follows Iua.nn Valley towards Innsbruck (many tunnels).
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Take exit for Telfs-Ost. Follow signs to Seefeld and green sign to Interalpen. Climb hill for next 4 miles.
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Turn left to the Interalpen-Hotel. Road continues to climb to the hamlet of Buchen, with spectacular views of the Iua.nn Valley.
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Turn right to the Interalpen-Hotel.