Kaunertal Glacier Road
Kaunertaler Gletscherstraße
Austria · Tyrol
2,750m
Key Facts
- Elevation
- 2,750m
- Route length
- 26 km
- Max gradient
- 12%
- Hairpins
- 26
- Driving difficulty
- Demanding (4/5)
- Surface
- Good
- Open
- June - October (upper section)
Route & Map
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Route
SFeichten im Kaunertal
26 km · max 12%
▲Kaunertal Glacier Road (2,750m)
Descent
EWeißseeferner Glacier
A spectacular 26km toll road from the Kaunertal to the Weißseeferner glacier at 2,750m. One of the highest drivable points in Austria, featuring the Gepatschstausee reservoir along the route.
Weather & Conditions
Driving Experience
Elevation Profile
↑1,743m gain
↓284m loss
1,289m → 2,748m → 2,748m
Difficulty
Demanding
4/5 — car driving difficulty
Based on steepness, elevation gain, hairpins, road length & surface quality
Hairpin Turns
26
Serious switchback territory
When to Drive
June - October (upper section) (Best: July - September)
- ›Open June - October (upper section). 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
- 46.8643°N, 10.7133°E
- Start (Feichten im Kaunertal)
- 47.0290°N, 10.7460°E
- End (Weißseeferner Glacier)
- 46.8542°N, 10.7045°E
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