A 48-kilometre high-alpine road peaking at 2;504 metres; cutting through the Hohe Tauern National Park toward Austria's highest peak; the Pasterze glacier appears as a fractured; blue-grey river of ice below the Kaiser-Franz-Josefs-Höhe; drive the hairpins at 6 am to catch the marmots emerging on the tundra; the air is thin; biting; and smells of cold shale and ancient snow.
About Großglockner Hochalpenstraße
A 48-kilometre high-alpine road peaking at 2;504 metres; cutting through the Hohe Tauern National Park toward Austria's highest peak; the Pasterze glacier appears as a fractured; blue-grey river of ice below the Kaiser-Franz-Josefs-Höhe; drive the hairpins at 6 am to catch the marmots emerging on the tundra; the air is thin; biting; and smells of cold shale and ancient snow.
Why Visit
Großglockner Hochalpenstraße is one of Austria's defining sites — a place that rewards every visitor differently.
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Best Season
🌤 Year-round
Quick Facts
Location
Austria
Type
attraction
Insider Tips
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Großglockner Hochalpenstraße is best explored on foot — take your time and soak in the atmosphere.
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Visit at different times of day for a completely different perspective.
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Combine your visit with nearby attractions to make the most of your time in Austria.
