RoadTrip Library

Looking for Inspiration for Your Next Roadtrip?

If you’re new to road trip planning, it can feel overwhelming. Or perhaps you’re simply looking for inspiration for your next adventure. Either way, the ideal way to get started is with a GPX file—a carefully crafted route that guides you through the best roads, scenic detours, and must-see stops, without the hassle of planning everything yourself.

To help you find the best road trips, here are some of the top source where you can find inspiration.

Curves Magazine

Curves Magazine is dedicated to the art of driving along scenic, exhilarating routes. Each issue features detailed, curated routes, photography, and descriptions of iconic roads across Europe and beyond, designed for driving enthusiasts.

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Lonely Planet’s Road Trip Books

Lonely Planet offers a wide selection of road trip books that provide detailed routes, expert tips, and stunning photography to guide your adventures. Their collection covers classic drives across the globe, including Europe, North America, Australia, and beyond.


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The Rough Guide to Road Trips

This guide provides a selection of routes for road trip enthusiasts looking for adventure, with curated trips across the UK, Europe, and the U.S. It includes information on local attractions, scenic stops, and great driving roads.

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The Great American Road Trip by National Geographic

 

National Geographic’s guidebook features detailed maps and descriptions of some of the best road trip routes across the U.S., from coastal drives to iconic mountain paths. Perfect for planning your next adventure across America.

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Scenic Drives and Routes by Michelin

Michelin offers several guides to scenic drives, including routes across Europe and North America. Their detailed maps and tips make it easy to plan a trip, with suggested stops and scenic viewpoints along the way.


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The Lonely Planet’s Epic Drives of the World

This book features highly recommended scenic drives and detailed itineraries for each route, from the Pacific Coast Highway in the U.S. to w

inding roads in New Zealand. It’s

 a comprehensive guide for those looking for adventure on the road.

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Roadtrip Reports made by our Users

Epic Roadtrip 2024 – The French Connection.

Epic Roadtrip 2024 – The French Connection. Some roads stay with you long after the engine cools. France had done that to us. The mountain passes, the endless sweepers through rolling countryside, the kind of tarmac that begs for another gear, another curve, another hour behind the wheel. We had...

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Fahren Unter Corona Conditionen 2020.

Fahren Unter Corona Conditionen 2020.  In the midst of global lockdowns, the roads lay empty, the world unusually still. For months, the roar of engines was replaced by silence, and the only journeys made were within the confines of home. But as restrictions finally eased, an opportunity arose—a chance to...

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Der Epische Roadtrip 2023 – A Journey Through the Alps.

Der Epische Roadtrip 2023 – The Ultimate Driving Adventure through Austria, Switzerland, Germany and Italy. After an unforgettable 2022 adventure through France, this year’s road trip set its sights on Austria, Switzerland, Germany and a little bit of Italy. The mission? A perfect blend of legendary passes and hidden gems,...

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The Techno Classica Hinterland Escape 2023.

The Techno Classica Hinterland Escape: Three Days of Pure Driving 2023. Day 1: Warming Up for the Weekend with a visit to Techno Classica The day begins in the Netherlands, where the N271 offers an effortless introduction to the journey ahead. This isn’t a road that demands aggression—it rewards rhythm....

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