Alpine Passes

Mountain Roads of Europe

Nockalmstraße

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
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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

775m1,092m1,409m1,726m2,043m0 km20 km40 km60 km2,043m
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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