Buchener Höhe

Buchener Höhe brings a different scale of pleasure to an Alpine ride. Around Buchen, woodland and open country sit beneath the presence of the Hohe Munde, while the wider setting shifts between the high plateau and the Inn Valley. The road gives you a close connection with that changing landscape.

This is a crossing to enjoy for its setting rather than a dramatic summit scene. There is a satisfying sense of moving between two worlds: the openness of the valley country and the mountain-framed character of the plateau. Each change in perspective adds another detail to the ride.

We like the way a road like this gives depth to a journey. The famous passes bring anticipation, but the smaller crossings help a day develop its own character. Buchener Höhe makes room for that pleasure: following the road, enjoying the turns and noticing the shape of the mountains around you.

Make time for a proper pause and the scene becomes more than a passing view. The Hohe Munde has a strong presence here, and the contrast between woods, open land and valley space is worth taking in. It is a rewarding reminder to enjoy the roads between the big names, too.