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Grossglockner High Alpine Road

Austria's legendary high-altitude pass connecting Salzburg and Carinthia through the Alps

Austrian Alps30 miles2.0 hours

About this drive

The Grossglockner High Alpine Road is Austria's most spectacular mountain pass and one of Europe's finest scenic drives. Stretching 48 kilometres through the Hohe Tauern National Park, it climbs to 2,504 metres and offers jaw-dropping views of Austria's highest peak, the Grossglockner at 3,798 metres. The road features countless switchbacks, panoramic viewpoints, and access to the Pasterze Glacier, making it an unforgettable driving experience.

Route

2 stops
  1. 1
    Start

    Bruck an der Glocknerstraße

    Glocknerstraße, 5671 Bruck an der Großglocknerstraße, Austria

  2. 2
    Destination

    Heiligenblut am Großglockner

    Heiligenblut am Großglockner, Carinthia, Austria