Grossglockner High Alpine Road
Grossglockner High Alpine Road, Mountain road in Hohe Tauern National Park, Austria
Grossglockner High Alpine Road is a toll mountain road in Hohe Tauern National Park, Austria, extending 48 kilometers with 36 bends. It links the provinces of Salzburg and Carinthia and reaches 2504 meters in elevation at Hochtor.
Construction began in 1924 and provided jobs for thousands of workers during the economic downturn following the 1929 stock market crash. The road opened in 1935 and became one of the most traveled scenic routes in the Alps.
The name comes from Grossglockner, the tallest peak in Austria at 3798 meters, visible from several points along the route. Along the way, exhibitions explain how people live in the Alps and how they adapt to the extreme conditions of this high mountain environment.
The toll road opens from early May through late October, with snow clearing operations carried out each year to keep it accessible during the season. Traveling early in the day helps avoid crowds at viewpoints and often brings clearer views of the peaks.
At Edelweiss Spitze, positioned at 2571 meters (8435 feet), visitors can see more than 30 peaks above 3000 meters (9842 feet), including Grossglockner itself. The viewing platform there turns gently, allowing a full panorama of the entire mountain range without changing position.
Location: Heiligenblut
Location: Fusch an der Großglocknerstraße
Location: Rauris
Inception: August 3, 1935
Official opening: 1935
Elevation above the sea: 2,505 m
Operator: Großglockner Hochalpenstraßen Aktiengesellschaft
Address: Grossglockner High Alpine Road, 5661, Austria
Opening Hours: May 1-June 15: Monday-Sunday 06:00-20:00; June 16-September 15: Monday-Sunday 05:00-21:30; September 16-November 1: 06:00-19:30
Website: https://grossglockner.at/gg/de/index
GPS coordinates: 47.08250,12.84222
Latest update: December 4, 2025 23:05
Austria extends well beyond Vienna and Salzburg. Away from major tourist routes lie natural monuments and historical sites that reveal the country's geological and cultural heritage. From the Eisriesenwelt ice caves near Werfen to medieval castles such as Hochosterwitz in Carinthia, this collection documents the diversity of Austrian regions. The selection includes alpine lakes like Plansee near Reutte and Altausseer See, historical railways in the Waldviertel, gorges such as Garnitzen Klamm, and mountain roads like the Grossglockner High Alpine Road. Libraries such as the one at Admont Abbey, waterfalls at Krimml and Gastein, and memorial sites like Mauthausen are among the documented locations. These destinations reveal Austria's geographical range and make a visit worthwhile.
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