Grossglockner High Alpine Road: 10 Places to See Along
Explore the Grossglockner High Alpine Road, one of Austria's most scenic mountain routes spanning the Austrian Alps. This 1,243.5 km route showcases dramatic alpine landscapes and engineering through winding mountain passes.
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- Heiligenblut Village Entrance — Alpine village nestled at the base of Austria's highest peak, serving as the gateway to the Grossglockner mountain road.
- Fuscher Törl Pass — High mountain pass offering dramatic views of surrounding peaks and a crucial section of the legendary Grossglockner High Alpine Road.
- Edelweiss Spitze Viewpoint — Scenic overlook at 2,571 meters featuring panoramic vistas of Grossglockner and the surrounding Austrian Alps.
- Grossglockner Peak Views — Austria's highest mountain at 3,798 meters, visible throughout the drive and iconic symbol of the Eastern Alps.
- Bruck an der Großglocknerstraße — Northern gateway town to Grossglockner High Alpine Road, situated in the Salzburg district near the road's entry point.
- Ferleiten Toll Gate — Entrance checkpoint to the Grossglockner High Alpine Road, marking the start of one of Europe's most scenic mountain driving routes.
- Pasterze Glacier — Austria's largest glacier accessible from Grossglockner Road, offering stunning views of ice formations and alpine terrain.
- Carinthia Alpine Region — Southern Austrian mountain territory renowned for pristine valleys, glaciers, and dramatic peaks accessible via the Grossglockner road.
- Austrian Alps — Mountain range spanning eastern Austria featuring dramatic alpine scenery, lush valleys, and some of Europe's highest peaks.
- Heiligenblut — Alpine village at the southern base of Grossglockner, marking one end of the scenic mountain road and gateway to the high alpine route.
Video on this route
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