Italy 2025
2500 km trip in July and August 2025
E-motorbike Roadtrip to Energica Motorcycles in Modena across the Alps
From Nuremberg through the Black Forest, across Switzerland and over the Gotthard Pass, all the way to Italy. Another adventure began on the return journey: From Rimini via Venice and Udine, we headed for the Austrian Alps
Before we start, we’ll repair the side stand first. Cut a larger thread into a battery. Oh Oh ^^
Here we go. … and it’s raining. Yes 😉 Let’s drive to the south. There is sunshine.
Hotels under 40€ with a view of the Black Forest, breakfast and full charging. Yes, it still exists. Golden Raven in Furtwangen
Driving through the Black Forest is simply fun. Incidentally, the name comes from the Romans. They found the forest too dark and gloomy ^^
I love it when I have charged and the display shows me such a range. Yes 😉
Excuse me? 40 Swiss francs because I don’t have a parking ticket at the charging station ! Thank you, Canton of Uri and City of Altdorf. I will not be staying here overnight anymore.
A surprise. I hadn’t been to the Gotthard Pass in a long time. On my last visit, there was no wind power yet. Like
Charged up the motorcycle again in Switzerland and drink a cold Rivela. yummy.
Finally, first tasty Italian coffee for 1,20€.
On the second day in italy, I am invited to a biker meetup ^^ Sorry, I wanted to continue ,)
I love Fiat’s little electric cars. You see them more and more often in Italy.
I had never been to Bergamo before and was extremely surprised by this enchanting city.
Reaching the charging stations with 1% I love it ;( Three charging stations were previously out of order. Even two ladies from an ice cream shop offered to provide me with electricity. Italians are so helpful!
Don Camillo and Peppone, I knew this was set in the Po Valley. I googled it. Bingo, Brescello, a small town just 20 kilometers from Modena. Must see 🙂
The gate was open, so I went straight to the charging station and plugged in my motorcycle. There were no hard-working employees to be seen. So, I took a little tour at Energica.
After 30 minutes, Massimo arrived. He started by giving me a warning and was angry about what I was doing at Energica. 😡 When he saw that I have an Energica, had come all the way from Germany, and had given him a bunch of Energica patches, he was very nice and open-minded.
42 € for admission to the Ferrari Museum in Modena? No thanks, you don’t even have electric cars.
Enjoyment for 1€ ^^
The Modena Cathedral is really worth seeing and dates back to the 9th century. wow
Mitrij & Matjaž from Slovenia were my roommates at the hostel. They had just returned from their trip to Monaco. Thank you for the beer and the fun times with you guys.
Must see. The Ducati Motorcycle Museum in Bologna. Beautiful history on two wheels.
When I was driving through Forlimpopoli, I passed this restaurant. Un po‘ di Germania Bistrò, good German cuisine. The owner has been living in Italy for 30 years.
The southernmost destination of my tour was Rimini. No, not because of the beaches… but because I wanted to visit Retrokit.
Hey guys, thx for the test drive. As a former Vespa rider who has owned almost every model, it was great fun.
and now beachtime and into the water. That feels damn good in this heat.
I was sitting on this folding chair, busy with my smartphone, and didn’t notice my jacket behind me. In the end, all my money was stolen. My wallet was emptied on the street… My papers and passport were still there. Thanks, you fucking thieves.
The Welcome Bikers Bar… perfect for a quick coffee break!
Lena and Max, thank you both for your hospitality and for showing me around Udine. ^^ nice city
Back in the mountains again. It’s getting a little cooler again 😉 and the first mountain passes are coming up. Here is the Plöcken Pass on the border with Austria.
Another night at the campsite in Heiligenblut. Secretly loaded my motorcycle there 🙂 – covered it with a sleeping bag so you couldn’t hear the fan ^^
I have driven over many mountain passes on my motorcycle. But the Grossglockner is truly spectacular. By the way, it’s cheaper for electric motorcycles. Eco ticket 20€ Normal ones 25€ ^^
Hans from Austria. His father had already ridden this old Puch motorcycle over the Großglockner. He repaired it and followed in his footsteps. Nice.
Another night in a tent. At Lake Chiemsee, with a tent, hammock, and a cold beer.
My Eva has taken me on so many trips and never let me down. I arrived home at 36 degrees Celsius. Thankfully, my motor doesn’t give off any heat… another advantage of riding an electric motorcycle. Energica, go on!
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