Grossglockner High Alpine Road
A day on Austria's most famous scenic road
- Duration
- 7.5 hours
- Languages
- German, English
The Grossglockner High Alpine Road leads deep into the Hohe Tauern mountains. With your guide you will experience glaciers, peaks and the story of a daring piece of engineering.
Opened in 1935, the road is still regarded as a masterpiece of engineering. Its hairpin bends climb from Salzburg's Fusch Valley over the Hochtor pass into Carinthia. Your guide explains how it was built during the Great Depression and what the old mule tracks across the main Alpine ridge reveal.
Along the way you stop at viewpoints such as the Fuscher Törl and, weather permitting, the Edelweissspitze. The highlight is Kaiser-Franz-Josefs-Höhe, with views of the Grossglockner, Austria's highest mountain, and the Pasterze, the country's largest glacier.
The road is only open in the summer months. We plan the vehicle and pick-up with you. The tour is private and priced per group.
Highlights
- Scenic drive through Hohe Tauern National Park
- Views of the Grossglockner, Austria's highest peak
- The Pasterze, Austria's largest glacier
- Viewpoints at Fuscher Törl and Edelweissspitze
- The story of building the road in the 1930s
The route
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1Fusch Valley
The climb from Salzburg's Pinzgau region into the national park.
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2Fuscher Törl
Viewpoint with a memorial to the road builders.
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3Edelweissspitze
The highest point reachable by vehicle, when open.
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4Hochtor
The road's summit and the crossing into Carinthia.
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5Kaiser-Franz-Josefs-Höhe
Views of the Grossglockner and the Pasterze glacier.
Who this tour is for
Perfect for nature lovers, photographers and travellers looking for a grand Alpine day.
Frequently asked questions
Are entrance fees included in the price?
No. Road toll, vehicle and any exhibition tickets are not included in the guide fee.
When is the tour possible?
The road is only open in the warmer half of the year. Snow or storms can close it at short notice, in which case we replan with you.
