Alpine Passes

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Goldeck Panoramastraße

Goldeck Panoramastraße

Austria · Carinthia

1,780m

Key Facts

Elevation
1,780m
Route length
12.5 km
Max gradient
13%
Hairpins
10
Driving difficulty
Challenging (3/5)
Surface
Good
Open
May - October

Route & Map

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Route

SSpittal an der Drau
12.5 km · max 13%
Goldeck Panoramastraße (1,780m)
Descent
EGoldeck summit area
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A scenic panoramic toll road climbing from Spittal an der Drau to the Goldeck mountain. Views over the Drau valley, the Hohe Tauern, and the Carinthian lake district.

Weather & Conditions

Driving Experience

Elevation Profile

517m870m1,223m1,575m1,928m0 km10 km20 km1,928m
1,433m gain
42m loss
537m → 1,928m → 1,928m

Difficulty

Challenging

3/5 — car driving difficulty

Based on steepness, elevation gain, hairpins, road length & surface quality

Hairpin Turns

10

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.
  • Morning hours offer the best driving conditions with less traffic.
  • Steep gradients demand good brakes. Use low gears on descent to avoid brake fade.

Coordinates

Summit
46.7500°N, 13.4667°E
Start (Spittal an der Drau)
46.7833°N, 13.5000°E
End (Goldeck summit area)
46.7500°N, 13.4667°E
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