Grossglockner Road, Austria

Grossglockner Road

A high alpine road to Austria's highest mountain and its glacier.

  • May–Oct
  • 1 night
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Things to do

2 days in Grossglockner Road

Day 1

  1. MorningStart early and drive up to Kaiser-Franz-Josefs-Höhe for the glacier view.
  2. AfternoonStop at the Edelweissspitze, the highest viewpoint on the road.
  3. EveningEnd the day in Heiligenblut or Zell am See.

Day 2

Walk the Gamsgrube trail near the glacier, often with marmots.

What to eat

A hearty goulash soup at one of the mountain huts on the road.

Local tips

Make the most of Grossglockner Road

Beat the crowds

Busiest on summer weekends. Start early for clear views and less traffic.

Best photo spot

The Grossglockner peak and the Pasterze glacier from Kaiser-Franz-Josefs-Höhe.

Getting there

It's a toll road between Bruck in Salzburgland and Heiligenblut in Carinthia, open roughly May to October.

Don't miss nearby

Zell am See to the north and Heiligenblut's church to the south.

Good to know

Weather changes fast at 2,500 metres; bring warm clothes. Look out for marmots near the road.

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Plan your visit

Getting to Grossglockner Road

Getting there

  • Salzburg Airport (SZG)85 km away
  • Innsbruck Airport (INN)115 km away
  • Salzburg85 km away
  • Innsbruck110 km away

Reachable by car or public transport; a car gives you more freedom to explore the area. Distances are in a straight line.

At a glance

Best timeMay–Oct
TypeNature spot
Good forNature
Getting thereCar or public transport
Stay1 night
CountryAustria

Questions

Grossglockner Road: good to know

Is Grossglockner Road worth visiting?

Yes, especially if you like nature. A high alpine road to Austria's highest mountain and its glacier.

How many days do you need in Grossglockner Road?

Plan 1 night. Our free 2-day plan above shows how to spend your time.

When is the best time to visit Grossglockner Road?

The best time to visit is May to Oct. Busiest on summer weekends. Start early for clear views and less traffic.

How do you get to Grossglockner Road?

The nearest airport is Salzburg Airport (SZG), about 85 km away. It's a toll road between Bruck in Salzburgland and Heiligenblut in Carinthia, open roughly May to October.

What is there to see near Grossglockner Road?

Nearby hidden places include Königssee (58 km), Tre Cime di Lavaredo (62 km) and Lago di Braies (69 km).

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