Großglockner High Alpine Road
Ein historisch alpines Gesamterlebnis mit Blick auf den Großglockner
The Großglockner High Alpine Road winds spectacularly through the mountain landscapes of SalzburgerLand and East Tirol, offering breathtaking views of the Großglockner and the Pasterze Glacier. From here, you’ll reach altitudes where marmots whistle and ibex leap.
A historic masterpiece of mountain road engineering, the Großglockner High Alpine Road stretches 48 km (29.8 mi) and climbs through 36 hairpin bends to the 2,504 m (8,215 ft) Hochtor Pass. As early as 3,500 years ago, Celts and Romans used this route as a trade path between Central Europe and Venice. Built in the 1930s as a job creation project, the road is now one of Austria’s most popular attractions.
At 3,798 m (12,461 ft), the Großglockner is the highest mountain in the country, rising proudly within the Hohe Tauern National Park, famed for its striking presence and legendary tales.
Day or 3-week tickets for cars and motorbikes
A one-day ticket includes free access to exhibitions, themed hiking trails, and various playgrounds. Tickets available online
The Großglockner High Alpine Road from every perspective
A journey through four vegetation zones
The Großglockner High Alpine Road is the only road in Austria that takes you through four distinct vegetation zones—from the valley floor to its highest point.
It climbs from the montane and subalpine zones, through the treeless alpine region, and up to the glaciers and snow-covered peaks of the subnival and nival zones.
The most scenic stops, viewpoints, and experiences
The most scenic spots of the Großglockner High Alpine Road
Activities and Alpine excursions
Restaurants, huts and stays
Protected Alpine nature at its finest
The Großglockner High Alpine Road runs straight through Hohe Tauern National Park—the largest protected area in the Alps. Along this spectacular panoramic route, a unique natural landscape unfolds: alpine vegetation, rare wildlife, and glacier views—most notably of the mighty Großglockner.
Here, you can experience the diversity of the high mountains up close, with info stations, exhibitions, scenic viewpoints, and educational nature trails. As a feat of engineering, the road serves as a gateway to one of Europe’s most impressive ecosystems—sustainably accessible and thoughtfully designed.