Nockalmstraße
Austria · Carinthia
2,049m
Key Facts
- Elevation
- 2,049m
- Route length
- 34 km
- Max gradient
- 12%
- Hairpins
- 47
- Driving difficulty
- Demanding (4/5)
- Surface
- Good
- Open
- May - October
Route & Map
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Route
SInnerkrems
34 km · max 12%
▲Nockalmstraße (2,049m)
Descent
EEbene Reichenau
A scenic 34km toll road winding through the gentle, rounded Nock Mountains in the Biosphere Reserve Nockberge. Features 52 hairpin turns and soft, grassy alpine landscapes unlike the rugged high Alps.
Weather & Conditions
Driving Experience
Elevation Profile
↑2,560m gain
↓1,880m loss
840m → 2,043m → 1,520m
Difficulty
Demanding
4/5 — car driving difficulty
Based on steepness, elevation gain, hairpins, road length & surface quality
Hairpin Turns
47
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.
- ›Morning hours offer the best driving conditions with less traffic.
- ›Snow may linger into June at this elevation. Check webcams before departing.
Coordinates
- Summit
- 46.9464°N, 13.7833°E
- Start (Innerkrems)
- 46.9267°N, 13.5358°E
- End (Ebene Reichenau)
- 46.9367°N, 13.8833°E
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