Things to Do: Scenic Drives

Often referred to as the "Swis Alps of Texas,"  this approximately 85 mile loop allows you to cross both the Medina and the Sabinal Rivers many times, and takes you through majestic vistas ranging in elevation from 1,400 to 2,150 feet above sea level.

 

1.  Head North from Bandera on Hwy 16 to Medina.

2.  In Medina go West on Hwy 337 towards Vanderpool to Hwy 187.  (At this junction you may want to go North on Hwy 187 for several miles to visit  the Lone Star Motorcycle Museum and/or Lost Maples State Natural Area.)

3. Go South on Hwy 187.

4.  Go West on Hwy 470 and return to Bandera via Tarpley.

5.  Go South on Hwy 16 to return to Bandera

Adding just a few more miles to the "Swiss Alps" loop allows you to also expereince the vistas nd valleys of the Frio River.  This loop is approximatley 100 miles total

1.  Head North from Bandera on Hwy 16.

2.  In Medina go West on Hwy 337 to Vanderpool and Leakey.

3.  In Leakey turn South on Hwy 183 to Garner State Park.

4.  Turn Left on Hwy 1050 to Utopia.

5.  Turn left on Hwy 187 in Utopia.

6. Turn right, Heading North, on Hwy 470 to Tarpley.

7. Continue on Hwy 470 to Hwy 16 and turn right to Bandera.