Off we go into the wild, rugged, untouched nature of the Northwest of the USA. From Seattle to the volcanoes Mt. Rainier and Mt. St. Helens to the Columbia River. After visiting a well-preserved ghost town, hundreds of food trucks and trendy bars await you in Portland.
Finally, it's back north along the spectacular Oregon coast, through Olympic National Park, before the route ends in Seattle.
Duration: approx. 3 weeks - Length: approx. 2,500 km
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Part 01 - Route
Let's go to the highlights of Washington and Oregon. Details can be found in the linked travel reports.
01 / Seattle
Art and culture characterise Seattle just as much as grunge, pop and rock. In the middle of it all: the Space Needle - the city's famous landmark - the waterfront, Pike Place Market and lots of greenery. In general, the distances to nature are very short from Seattle ...
- Day 1 - 2
- Stage: 0 km
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02 / Mt. Rainier National Park
The 4,400 metre high volcano Mt. Rainier with its huge glacier is definitely worth the long journey.
- Day 3 - 4
- Stage: 180 km
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03 / Mt. St. Helens
Even though the last eruption in 1980 blew away the entire western flank, St. Helens is worth a visit.
- Day 5
- Stage: 250 km
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04 / Hood River
The charming town on the Columbia River awaits your visit with 5 micro-breweries and nice restaurants.
- Day 6
- Stage: 120 km
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05 / Shaniko
In one of the last "Living Ghost Towns" of the USA you can discover old gas stations, cars or hotels.
- Day 7
- Stage: 150 km
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06 / Mt. Hood
The Timberline Lodge on Mt. Hood has been a household name since the film version of the Stephen King classic "The Shining".
- Day 7
- Stage: 200 km
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07 / Portland
There are supposed to be over 600 food trucks in Portland! In any case, there is plenty of delicious craft beer ...
- Day 8 - 9
- Stage: 160 km
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08 / Oregon coast
Picturesque beaches, rugged Pacific coast, dreamy fishing villages - Oregon's coast has a lot to offer.
- Day 10 - 15
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09 / Yaquina Lighthouse
Yaquina Head Lighthouse is one of many spots where you can watch whales on the beach.
- Day 10
- Stage: 180 km
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10 / Cannon Beach
Not only Haystack Rock is worth a visit - the small town in Oregon invites you to relax.
- Day 14
- Stage: 360 km
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11 / Pacific Graveyard
At the northern tip of Oregon you will find one of the last of over 3,000 shipwrecks on the beach. Whimsical!
- Day 15
- Stage: 70 km
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12 / Olympic National Park
Discover rainforests, wild beaches and stormy mountain peaks in the far northwest of the USA.
- Travel day 16 - 19
- Stage: 300 - 460 km
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13 / La Push
Countless redwood trees are scattered all over five wild beaches. It's worth a detour!
- Day 17
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14 / Sol Duc Valley
In the river, you can watch salmon migrating up the 10-metre waterfalls against the current.
- Day 18
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15 / Hurricane Ridge
The wind whistles up here, but the panoramic view of the surrounding mountains is beautiful.
- Day 19
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16 / Port Townsend
The small harbour town on Puget Sound surprises with its multitude of Victorian houses.
- Day 20
- Stage: 100 km
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