Edelweißspitze
Austria · Salzburg
2,571m
Key Facts
- Elevation
- 2,571m
- Route length
- 3.8 km
- Max gradient
- 14%
- Hairpins
- 13
- Driving difficulty
- Challenging (3/5)
- Surface
- Good
- Open
- May - October
Route & Map
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Route
SFuscher Törl
3.8 km · max 14%
▲Edelweißspitze (2,571m)
Descent
EEdelweißspitze summit
The highest paved viewpoint on the Grossglockner route, reached via a spur road from the Fuscher Törl. Offers a 360-degree panorama of over 30 peaks above 3,000m. The highest paved point in Austria accessible without toll.
Weather & Conditions
Driving Experience
Elevation Profile
↑402m gain
↓406m loss
2,381m → 2,557m → 2,377m
Difficulty
Challenging
3/5 — car driving difficulty
Based on steepness, elevation gain, hairpins, road length & surface quality
Hairpin Turns
13
Plenty of switchbacks to test your line
When to Drive
May - October (Best: June - August)
- ›Open May - October. Check locally for exact opening dates as conditions vary each year.
- ›Drive early morning (before 8 AM) for clear views, ideal light, and less traffic.
- ›At this altitude, weather can change rapidly. Bring warm layers even in summer.
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Coordinates
- Summit
- 47.1238°N, 12.8310°E
- Start (Fuscher Törl)
- 47.1168°N, 12.8239°E
- End (Edelweißspitze summit)
- 47.1176°N, 12.8278°E
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