Grossglockner High Alpine Road
Großglockner Hochalpenstraße
Austria · Salzburg / Carinthia
2,504m
Key Facts
- Elevation
- 2,504m
- Route length
- 48 km
- Max gradient
- 12%
- Hairpins
- 36
- Driving difficulty
- Demanding (4/5)
- Surface
- Excellent
- Open
- May - October
Route & Map
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Route
SBruck an der Großglocknerstraße
48 km · max 12%
▲Grossglockner High Alpine Road (2,504m)
Descent
EHeiligenblut
Austria's most famous alpine road, offering spectacular views of the Grossglockner (3,798m), Austria's highest peak, and the Pasterze glacier. The toll road features 36 hairpin turns across 48km.
Weather & Conditions
Driving Experience
Elevation Profile
↑1,947m gain
↓1,296m loss
758m → 2,503m → 1,409m
Difficulty
Demanding
4/5 — car driving difficulty
Based on steepness, elevation gain, hairpins, road length & surface quality
Hairpin Turns
36
A relentless sequence of switchbacks
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
- 47.0833°N, 12.8422°E
- Start (Bruck an der Großglocknerstraße)
- 47.2853°N, 12.8231°E
- End (Heiligenblut)
- 47.0408°N, 12.8439°E
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