I feel nervous driving in long tunnels. What route should I follow to go from Colmar, France to Interlaken?
Posted by
Wengen
3222 posts
The best option is probably to leave the driving to a professional driver, eg, a train driver :-)
Posted by
OP
3 posts
I have been driving for many years but lately due to my eye weakness, I get nervous with lights inside closed areas especially for long tunnels. I have no problem with < 2 km tunnels.
Posted by
NW England
811 posts
that is a sign of cataracts and you shouldn't be driving at all. How wide is your peripheral vision?
Posted by
OP
3 posts
It is early cataracts. But now I have no choice but to go back to Interlaken then to Geneve to return a rented car before flying back home. I just need to know which route with shorter tunnels. I hope some one help me ASAP. Thanks.
Posted by
Wengen
3222 posts
If it is a french rented car see if you can return it in Colmar in stead. If you really have suddenly developed sight problems you should not drive.
Posted by
Bellingham, WA
1081 posts
I found this website for RVers, with a map showing tunnels. https://alanrogers.com/articles/camping-caravan-road-trips/major-mountain-roads-tunnels-passes-europe#interactive-map-of-mountain-roads-passes-and-tunnels
It doesn't show any tunnels between Colmar and Interlaken, which seems a little suspect.
I understand you're in a bind, but I would really look at dropping the car off (maybe in Basel?) and getting on a train.
Posted by
NW England
811 posts
Alan Rogers need to check Google Maps.....
Posted by
Green Bay
22324 posts
You do not say what you whole itinerary is. Are you renting the car in France and returning it to France? You do know about getting a Swiss vignette.
The Belchen Tunnel on the A2 between Basel and Olten is 3.2 km. That looks to be the longest tunnel on the route.