Gubbio to Landshut: Alpine Road Trip Guide

The drive from Gubbio to Landshut spans 550 km (342 miles) across the Apennines, the Po Valley, and the Bavarian Alps. Notably, the route crosses the Brenner Pass, a historic trade route used since Roman times. The A22 motorway through the Alps offers some of Europe's most scenic tunnels, like the 13.9 km Brenner Base Tunnel.

The route shifts from rolling Umbrian hills to the flat Po Valley, then into the dramatic Alpine scenery of South Tyrol. Near Bolzano, the Dolomites offer jagged peaks. In Austria, the Inn Valley provides lush green slopes.

• UNESCO Sites: The Dolomites (detour), Venice and its Lagoon (far), and the Historic Centre of Florence (far). No direct UNESCO sites on route.
• Local commerce near Brixen: farm stands sell Speck, apples, and cheese.
• Culinary stops: Ristorante Pizzeria Al Ponte in Trento for Mediterranean; Gasthof Hotel Schlossberg in Brenner for Tyrolean cuisine.

Road quality is excellent on motorways; winter tires mandatory from November to March. Night illumination: good on A22, but many tunnels are unlit. Toll gates cause congestion on A22 at Brenner.

Family-friendly stops: Parco Natura Viva near Verona (safari park), and the Swarovski Kristallwelten in Wattens. Both have play areas.

Pet-friendly framework: Rest areas like Rastplatz Ost Tirol allow dog walking; pet-friendly cafes like Café Central in Innsbruck welcome dogs.

Fatigue management: Safe nap spots include Rastplatz Schönberg (Germany) and Piazzola sul Brenta service area (Italy). Both have shaded parking.

Best route: E45/A1 from Gubbio to Verona, then A22/E45 through the Brenner Pass, connecting to A93 in Germany. Tolls on Italian motorways; no tolls on the German side. Fuel costs: approximately €80 for a petrol car. For more tips, see how to find the best stops and hidden gems between cities.

• Fuel stations every 30-50 km on A22; less frequent in mountains.
• Diesel cheaper in Italy than Austria; fill up before the pass.
• Speed limits: 130 km/h in Italy, 130 km/h in Austria, 130 km/h in Germany (unlimited sections).