🏔️ Grossglockner High Alpine Road – Top of Austria
❄️ Drive the Most Famous Alpine Road in Austria
The Grossglockner High Alpine Road is one of the most spectacular panoramic roads in Europe. Stretching 48 kilometers, it winds through 36 sharp turns to the heart of the Austrian Alps.
👉 Plan your alpine journey with Siegi Tours Summer Holidays.
🌟 Why Visit the Grossglockner High Alpine Road?
- 🏔️ Breathtaking views of over 30 peaks above 3,000m
- 🌄 A close-up look at Austria’s highest mountain, the Grossglockner (3,798 m)
- ❄️ Stunning panorama of the 9 km-long Pasterze Glacier
- 🦌 Spot rare alpine wildlife like ibex and marmots
- 👨👩👧 Family-friendly with playgrounds, trails, and exhibitions
🚗 A Legendary Alpine Road
First opened in 1935, the road has been continuously modernized to ensure a safe and comfortable drive. Today, it remains a bucket-list route for drivers, motorcyclists, and nature lovers.
🏞️ Highlights Along the Route
Your journey offers multiple attractions and scenic stops:
- 🏞️ Piffkar & Hochmais – First viewpoints into the High Tauern
- 🏡 Haus Alpine Naturschau – Alpine nature exhibition
- 🌸 Edelweiß-Spitze – Highest accessible point with 360° views
- 🍴 Fuschertörl Glockner-Restaurant – Alpine dining with a view
- 🦅 Infopoint Greifvögel – Birds of prey station
- 🌊 Fuscher Lacke – Mountain lake with history museum
- 🗻 Passhöhe Hochtor – Highest pass crossing
- 🌄 Kaiser-Franz-Josefs-Höhe – Main visitor center with glacier views
🥾 Hiking & Nature at Its Best
From Kaiser-Franz-Josefs-Höhe, hiking trails lead into the Gamsgrube nature reserve. Here, you’ll find:
- 🦌 Alpine wildlife in their natural habitat
- 🏞️ Views of the Johannisberg glacier
- 🌿 Educational trails with geological insights
This makes the Grossglockner road more than a drive – it’s a full alpine adventure.
📅 Visitor Information
- 📍 Location: Salzburgerland, Austria
- 🚗 Road length: 48 km with 36 turns
- ⏱️ Best time: May – October (seasonal opening)
- 👨👩👧 Family-friendly with activities for all ages
📞 Book Your Grossglockner Adventure with Siegi Tours
Experience Austria’s most scenic road with Siegi Tours Sightseeing Holidays. Combine your drive with Salzburg day trips, alpine hikes, and cultural tours.
📌 Contact Siegi Tours:
📧 Email: ski.golf(@)siegitours.com
📞 Tel: +43 6415 / 7482
👉 More info: www.siegitours.com
💬 We’ll help plan your Austrian Dream Holiday. See you at Siegi’s!