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Taking delivery on Sept 10 (M5) and need some advice on travel planning. Current plans are to pick up in Munich on Sept 10 (Mon) and drop off in Paris on Sept 14 (Fri). I am specifically looking for advice on a route from Nurbergring to Paris via Switzerland. My current plans are as follows:
Sat 9/8: Leave US, arrive Munich Sun 9/9. Staying at Kings Hotel.
Mon 9/10 am pick up BMW drive to Nurburgring. Staying at Sabine Schmitz hotel Mon and Tues nights. (Was going to spend 2 full days/3nights, but tourist laps are so limited, not really worth it. Will have to make a dedicated ring trip in the future.)
Wed 9/12. Need the help here. Was going to drive directly to Paris, but many have suggested going through Switzerland. Thinking about leaving the ring Wed am and heading south. Overnight in Switzerland, then Thurs 9/12 leaving for Paris. What passes/routes do you suggest? Zurich vs. Lucerne vs. others? Hotels/B&B?
Thurs 9/13 arrive Paris, drop off car Fri, fly out Sun.
TIA. Open for all suggestions and comments. I did look through the wiki and have spoken to some people, but need to finalize my plans.