Germany's Nürburgring Race Track

A Note from the Editor:

Readers of the Pashnit forum are very fortunate to have what I like to call our pool of “foreign correspondents”. We’ve read many tales from Orson’s travels in Europe and beyond, and bask in the gorgeous photography of Steve1962, who brings us a regular flow of pictures of the towns and countryside in the U.K. But for a view into riding in Germany, we turn to Daniel from Cologne (or Eifelrider von Köln). Daniel's photos of the roads and the sights in and around the Eifel mountains have captivated us with each of his excellent photo threads here.

A dedicated and hard-working student, Daniel is close to completing his degree in Mechanical Engineering. The work comes first. The rides he can squeeze in to his schedule provide a respite from studies and offer a taste for the adventures Daniel will undoubtedly undertake after receiving his diploma. In the meantime, Daniel satisfies a wanderlust by taking in the “Touristenfahrten” (or touring motorists) who come from far and wide for a run on Germany’s famed Nürburgring race track.

Over the summer Daniel has immersed himself in the Fahrvergnügen that satisfies the visitors to Nürburg and its alluring roadway. The results shared here, more than 150 photos, bring us a view into a phenomenon unknown in the U.S. Enjoy your trip to the Ring, through the eyes of our German correspondent. And thanks, Daniel, for the spectacular photos you’ve graciously shared with your fellow moto enthusiasts!