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Article from 01.05.2024

At 48 kilometres in length, the Grossglockner High Alpine Road has much more to offer than just driving fun.

Glocknerstrasse, view from the Hochtor to the Wallackhaus mountain hotel | © grossglockner.at/Michael Koenigshofer
Glocknerstrasse, view from the Hochtor to the Wallackhaus mountain hotel | © grossglockner.at/Michael Koenigshofer
Glockner road, view of glacier road with Margaritzen reservoir | © grossglockner.at/Michael Stabentheiner
view of the Grossglockner and Pasterzen glacier | © grossglockner.at/Michael Königshofer

At 48 kilometres in length, the Grossglockner High Alpine Road has much more to offer than just driving fun: As a masterpiece of road engineering, it is the starting point for a top-class nature experience. Views of a breathtaking landscape - every few metres, one of the most beautiful panoramic roads in the world offers those who travel along it a box seat. The Grossglockner High Alpine Road blends seamlessly into the surrounding natural landscape. Bend by bend, it leads deeper into the Hohe Tauern National Park. Majestic mountain peaks, glaciers and beautiful nature - everything here invites you to take a break and unwind.