Epic Collection - Grosslockner (Austria)

Grossglockner High Alpine Road (Großglockner Hochalpenstraße)

The Grossglockner High Alpine Road is one of Europe’s most iconic mountain routes, winding through the Austrian Alps and offering breathtaking views of Austria’s highest peak, the Grossglockner (3,798 m).

Stretching 48 kilometers between Fusch an der Glocknerstraße (Salzburg region) and Heiligenblut (Carinthia), the road climbs to an altitude of 2,504 meters at the Edelweißspitze viewpoint. It features sweeping bends, 36 hairpin turns, and dramatic alpine landscapes filled with glaciers, waterfalls, and meadows.

Completed in 1935, this masterpiece of mountain engineering is a favorite among motorcyclists, cyclists, and drivers who seek both thrilling curves and panoramic beauty. The route passes through the Hohe Tauern National Park, home to marmots, ibexes, and stunning alpine flora.

From spring to autumn, the Grossglockner Pass is toll-accessed and closed during winter due to heavy snowfall. Along the way, visitors can stop at museums, scenic viewpoints, and the Franz-Josefs-Höhe platform overlooking the Pasterze Glacier, Austria’s largest.

In short:
A legendary alpine road combining engineering excellence, natural grandeur, and driving pleasure—the Grossglockner is the ultimate high-mountain experience in Austria.