{"id":5410,"date":"2026-03-09T14:24:26","date_gmt":"2026-03-09T14:24:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/rakouskajezera.cz\/grossglockner-high-alpine-road-2026-information-before-your-trip\/"},"modified":"2026-03-17T16:28:09","modified_gmt":"2026-03-17T16:28:09","slug":"grossglockner-high-alpine-road","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/rakouskajezera.cz\/en\/grossglockner-high-alpine-road\/","title":{"rendered":"Grossglockner High Alpine Road (2026) &#8211; Information before your trip"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/rakouskajezera.cz\/en\/grossglockner-high-alpine-road\/#Grossglockner_High_Alpine_Road_A_High-Altitude_Route_into_the_Heart_of_the_Alps\" >Grossglockner High Alpine Road: A High-Altitude Route into the Heart of the Alps<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/rakouskajezera.cz\/en\/grossglockner-high-alpine-road\/#Accommodation\" >Accommodation<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/rakouskajezera.cz\/en\/grossglockner-high-alpine-road\/#Basic_Information_about_the_Grossglockner_High_Alpine_Road\" >Basic Information about the Grossglockner High Alpine Road<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/rakouskajezera.cz\/en\/grossglockner-high-alpine-road\/#Fees_and_Opening_Hours_of_the_Grossglockner_High_Alpine_Road_2026\" >Fees and Opening Hours of the Grossglockner High Alpine Road (2026)<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/rakouskajezera.cz\/en\/grossglockner-high-alpine-road\/#Tolls_for_2026\" >Tolls for 2026<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/rakouskajezera.cz\/en\/grossglockner-high-alpine-road\/#Road_Opening_Hours\" >Road Opening Hours<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/rakouskajezera.cz\/en\/grossglockner-high-alpine-road\/#The_Most_Beautiful_Viewpoints_and_Stops_on_the_Grossglockner_High_Alpine_Road\" >The Most Beautiful Viewpoints and Stops on the Grossglockner High Alpine Road<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/rakouskajezera.cz\/en\/grossglockner-high-alpine-road\/#Edelweis_Spitze\" >Edelwei\u00df Spitze<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/rakouskajezera.cz\/en\/grossglockner-high-alpine-road\/#Kaiser_Franz_Josefs_Hohe\" >Kaiser Franz Josefs H\u00f6he<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/rakouskajezera.cz\/en\/grossglockner-high-alpine-road\/#Visitor_Center_and_Exhibitions_on_the_Grossglockner_High_Alpine_Road\" >Visitor Center and Exhibitions on the Grossglockner High Alpine Road<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/rakouskajezera.cz\/en\/grossglockner-high-alpine-road\/#Hiking_Trails_along_the_Grossglockner_High_Alpine_Road\" >Hiking Trails along the Grossglockner High Alpine Road<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/rakouskajezera.cz\/en\/grossglockner-high-alpine-road\/#Piffkar_Hike\" >Piffkar Hike<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/rakouskajezera.cz\/en\/grossglockner-high-alpine-road\/#Hochtor_Educational_Trail\" >Hochtor Educational Trail<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/rakouskajezera.cz\/en\/grossglockner-high-alpine-road\/#Fuscher_Lacke_Loop\" >Fuscher Lacke Loop<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/rakouskajezera.cz\/en\/grossglockner-high-alpine-road\/#Glocknerwiesen_Botanical_Trail\" >Glocknerwiesen Botanical Trail<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/rakouskajezera.cz\/en\/grossglockner-high-alpine-road\/#Where_to_Eat_on_the_Grossglockner_High_Alpine_Road\" >Where to Eat on the Grossglockner High Alpine Road<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/rakouskajezera.cz\/en\/grossglockner-high-alpine-road\/#Practical_Tips_for_the_Grossglockner_High_Alpine_Road\" >Practical Tips for the Grossglockner High Alpine Road<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/rakouskajezera.cz\/en\/grossglockner-high-alpine-road\/#Where_to_Start_for_the_Best_Trip\" >Where to Start for the Best Trip<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/rakouskajezera.cz\/en\/grossglockner-high-alpine-road\/#Ferleiten_North_Entrance\" >Ferleiten (North Entrance)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/rakouskajezera.cz\/en\/grossglockner-high-alpine-road\/#Heiligenblut_South_Entrance\" >Heiligenblut (South Entrance)<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Grossglockner_High_Alpine_Road_A_High-Altitude_Route_into_the_Heart_of_the_Alps\"><\/span>Grossglockner High Alpine Road: A High-Altitude Route into the Heart of the Alps<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"126\" data-end=\"467\">The Grossglockner High Alpine Road is one of the most famous panoramic roads in Europe. This high-altitude route leads across the Austrian Alps and offers access to the heart of the Hohe Tauern National Park. During a single trip, you&#8217;ll drive through mountain passes, see Austria&#8217;s highest mountain, the Grossglockner, and reach Austria&#8217;s largest glacier, the Pasterze.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_5297\" style=\"width: 2570px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-5297\" class=\"size-full wp-image-5297\" src=\"https:\/\/rakouskajezera.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Obrazek-57-1-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Grossglockner High Alpine Road \" width=\"2560\" height=\"2560\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rakouskajezera.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Obrazek-57-1-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/rakouskajezera.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Obrazek-57-1-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/rakouskajezera.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Obrazek-57-1-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/rakouskajezera.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Obrazek-57-1-1536x1536.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/rakouskajezera.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Obrazek-57-1-2048x2048.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/rakouskajezera.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Obrazek-57-1-70x70.jpg 70w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-5297\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">(c) Grossglockner Hochalpenstrassen AG &#8211; Michael Stabentheiner<\/p><\/div>\n<p data-start=\"469\" data-end=\"784\">The road is approximately 48 kilometers long and consists of 36 hairpin bends. It was opened in 1935 and today is one of the most visited tourist attractions in Austria. Since 2015, it has also been under heritage protection. The route is designed to follow the mountain terrain and provide maximum views of the surrounding Alpine landscape.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"469\" data-end=\"784\">Get inspired by our trip tip:<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"469\" data-end=\"784\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Accommodation\"><\/span>Accommodation<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Personally, we choose Zell am See &#8211; Kaprun as the best base for this trip. You&#8217;ll find plenty of accommodation here, so there&#8217;s something for everyone. From simple apartments and family hotels to luxury wellness resorts. Plus, you&#8217;ll be right in a hiking paradise from where you can take other trips into the surroundings.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/at\/emma-deluxe-aparthotel.en.html?aid=347511&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Emma Deluxe Aparthotel &#8211; affordable apartments <\/strong><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Modern apartments with excellent ratings<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<blockquote><p><span style=\"color: #008000;\"><a style=\"color: #008000;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/at\/emma-deluxe-aparthotel.en.html?aid=347511&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em><strong>&gt; CHECK AVAILABILITY AND BOOK YOUR STAY <\/strong><\/em><\/a><\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<hr \/>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/at\/hotelkaprun.en.html?aid=347511&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Hotel Das Alpenhaus Kaprun &#8211; 4* hotel with breakfast and a pool at a good price<\/strong><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Great hotel for couples with a nice wellness area<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<blockquote><p><span style=\"color: #008000;\"><a style=\"color: #008000;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/at\/hotelkaprun.en.html?aid=347511&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em><strong>&gt; CHECK AVAILABILITY AND BOOK YOUR STAY <\/strong><\/em><\/a><\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<hr \/>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/at\/tauern-spa-zell-am-see-kaprun.en.html?aid=347511&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Tauern SPA Zell am See &#8211; Kaprun &#8211; luxury wellness resort <\/strong><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>We must highlight the high-quality gastronomy and the generous wellness center<\/li>\n<li>Part of the wellness center is for hotel guests only<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<blockquote><p><span style=\"color: #008000;\"><a style=\"color: #008000;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/at\/tauern-spa-zell-am-see-kaprun.en.html?aid=347511&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em><strong>&gt; CHECK AVAILABILITY AND BOOK YOUR STAY<\/strong><\/em><\/a><\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<hr \/>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Search for accommodation in Zell am See by map: <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" id=\"stay22-widget\" src=\"https:\/\/stay22.com\/embed\/69aed3ef6275c47d4438b011\" width=\"100%\" height=\"428\" frameborder=\"0\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"791\" data-end=\"821\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Basic_Information_about_the_Grossglockner_High_Alpine_Road\"><\/span>Basic Information about the Grossglockner High Alpine Road<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"823\" data-end=\"1011\">The Grossglockner High Alpine Road connects the federal states of Salzburg and Carinthia. The road leads directly through the central part of the Hohe Tauern National Park and gradually climbs into a high-altitude environment. The route is accessible for cars, motorcycles, and bicycles. There are parking lots, viewpoints, and information stops along the entire length of the road.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1013\" data-end=\"1036\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Main route information:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1038\" data-end=\"1198\">\n<li data-start=\"1038\" data-end=\"1064\">\n<p data-start=\"1040\" data-end=\"1064\">road length: <strong data-start=\"1055\" data-end=\"1064\">48 km<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1065\" data-end=\"1088\">\n<p data-start=\"1067\" data-end=\"1088\">number of turns: <strong data-start=\"1082\" data-end=\"1088\">36<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1089\" data-end=\"1140\">\n<p data-start=\"1091\" data-end=\"1140\">highest point: <strong data-start=\"1105\" data-end=\"1140\">Edelwei\u00df-Spitze (2,571 m a.s.l.)<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1141\" data-end=\"1198\">\n<p data-start=\"1143\" data-end=\"1198\">highest mountain nearby: <strong data-start=\"1166\" data-end=\"1198\">Gro\u00dfglockner (3,798 m a.s.l.)<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div id=\"attachment_5299\" style=\"width: 1250px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-5299\" class=\"size-full wp-image-5299\" src=\"https:\/\/rakouskajezera.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Obrazek-59.jpg\" alt=\"Grossglockner High Alpine Road\" width=\"1240\" height=\"531\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rakouskajezera.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Obrazek-59.jpg 1240w, https:\/\/rakouskajezera.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Obrazek-59-768x328.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1240px) 100vw, 1240px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-5299\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">(c) Grossglockner Hochalpenstrassen AG &#8211; Michael Stabentheiner<\/p><\/div>\n<hr \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"64\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Fees_and_Opening_Hours_of_the_Grossglockner_High_Alpine_Road_2026\"><\/span>Fees and Opening Hours of the Grossglockner High Alpine Road (2026)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3 data-start=\"66\" data-end=\"83\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tolls_for_2026\"><\/span>Tolls for 2026<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"84\" data-end=\"215\">A special toll is paid to drive on the road (Note! This is not a highway vignette). The price is for <strong data-start=\"167\" data-end=\"214\">daily access to the entire panoramic road<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"217\" data-end=\"238\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong data-start=\"217\" data-end=\"238\">Main prices 2026:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"240\" data-end=\"445\">\n<li data-start=\"240\" data-end=\"281\">\n<p data-start=\"242\" data-end=\"281\">Car: \u20ac46.50 \/ day<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"282\" data-end=\"323\">\n<p data-start=\"284\" data-end=\"323\">Electric car: \u20ac40.00 \/ day<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"282\" data-end=\"323\">\n<p data-start=\"284\" data-end=\"323\">Motorcycle: \u20ac36.50 \/ day<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"363\" data-end=\"445\">\n<p data-start=\"365\" data-end=\"445\">Electric motorcycle: \u20ac32.50 \/ day<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"447\" data-end=\"462\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Other options:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"463\" data-end=\"608\">\n<li data-start=\"463\" data-end=\"508\">\n<p data-start=\"465\" data-end=\"508\">Second day after the first visit: +\u20ac17.50<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"509\" data-end=\"608\">\n<p data-start=\"511\" data-end=\"608\">3-week card: \u20ac93 (for multiple visits within 3 weeks)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"610\" data-end=\"629\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Important information:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"630\" data-end=\"891\">\n<li data-start=\"630\" data-end=\"699\">\n<p data-start=\"632\" data-end=\"699\">A day ticket allows for an <strong data-start=\"654\" data-end=\"696\">unlimited number of trips during one day<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"700\" data-end=\"810\">\n<p data-start=\"702\" data-end=\"810\">If you enter <strong data-start=\"716\" data-end=\"728\">after 6:00 PM<\/strong>, the price for a car is reduced to <strong data-start=\"758\" data-end=\"769\">\u20ac36.50<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"811\" data-end=\"891\">\n<p data-start=\"813\" data-end=\"891\">Payment is made at the toll gates in <strong data-start=\"841\" data-end=\"862\">Ferleiten (north)<\/strong> or <strong data-start=\"868\" data-end=\"890\">Heiligenblut (south)<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-start=\"898\" data-end=\"925\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Road_Opening_Hours\"><\/span>Road Opening Hours<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"927\" data-end=\"983\">The road is seasonal, meaning it is closed in winter due to snow.<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"985\" data-end=\"1132\">\n<li data-start=\"985\" data-end=\"1051\">\n<p data-start=\"987\" data-end=\"1051\"><strong data-start=\"987\" data-end=\"1000\">Open:<\/strong> approximately <strong data-start=\"1011\" data-end=\"1049\">early May \u2013 early November<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1052\" data-end=\"1132\">\n<p data-start=\"1054\" data-end=\"1132\"><strong data-start=\"1054\" data-end=\"1066\">Closed:<\/strong> November \u2013 early May<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\" data-start=\"469\" data-end=\"784\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><em><strong>For 2026, it is confirmed that the road is closed over winter until early May 2026.<\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"469\" data-end=\"784\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-5308\" src=\"https:\/\/rakouskajezera.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/lver-grossglockner-4790117_1920.jpg\" alt=\"Grossglockner High Alpine Road\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1014\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rakouskajezera.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/lver-grossglockner-4790117_1920.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/rakouskajezera.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/lver-grossglockner-4790117_1920-768x405.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p data-start=\"1337\" data-end=\"1369\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>You might also be interested in: <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"1337\" data-end=\"1369\"><a href=\"https:\/\/rakouskajezera.cz\/jezera-v-rakousku\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"color: #008000;\"><strong>21 tips for the most beautiful lakes in Austria <\/strong><\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1337\" data-end=\"1369\"><span style=\"color: #008000;\"><strong><a style=\"color: #008000;\" href=\"https:\/\/rakouskajezera.cz\/en\/holiday-at-pressegger-see-in-carinthia\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Holiday at Pressegger See in Carinthia<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1337\" data-end=\"1369\"><span style=\"color: #008000;\"><strong><a style=\"color: #008000;\" href=\"https:\/\/rakouskajezera.cz\/en\/worthersee\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">W\u00f6rthersee: 11 tips for trips + accommodation <\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1337\" data-end=\"1369\"><span style=\"color: #008000;\"><strong><a style=\"color: #008000;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dovolenkarka.cz\/ledovec-kitzsteinhorn-kaprun\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Kitzsteinhorn Glacier: skiing and wellness holidays <\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"1337\" data-end=\"1369\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Most_Beautiful_Viewpoints_and_Stops_on_the_Grossglockner_High_Alpine_Road\"><\/span>The Most Beautiful Viewpoints and Stops on the Grossglockner High Alpine Road<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"1371\" data-end=\"1500\">It&#8217;s worth stopping several times during the drive. There are several viewpoints on the route that we rank among the most famous places in the Austrian Alps, and it would be a shame to miss them.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"1502\" data-end=\"1520\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Edelweis_Spitze\"><\/span>Edelwei\u00df Spitze<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1522\" data-end=\"1640\">Edelwei\u00df Spitze is the highest point of the entire road. It lies at an altitude of 2,571 meters and is reached by a short detour from the main road.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1642\" data-end=\"1887\">From the viewpoint, it&#8217;s possible to see up to 30 Alpine peaks over 3,000 meters in good visibility. One of the main views is the north face of the Grossglockner massif. The spot is especially popular at sunrise and sunset when the surrounding peaks are best lit, which photographers in particular will appreciate.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1642\" data-end=\"1887\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-5307\" src=\"https:\/\/rakouskajezera.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/markus_kf-precious-white-lace-4654086_1920.jpg\" alt=\"Grossglockner High Alpine Road\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rakouskajezera.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/markus_kf-precious-white-lace-4654086_1920.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/rakouskajezera.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/markus_kf-precious-white-lace-4654086_1920-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"1894\" data-end=\"1921\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Kaiser_Franz_Josefs_Hohe\"><\/span>Kaiser Franz Josefs H\u00f6he<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1923\" data-end=\"2049\">Another main point of the route is the Kaiser-Franz-Josefs-H\u00f6he viewpoint. For us, it&#8217;s one of the most visited places on the entire road. The viewpoint offers a direct view of the Grossglockner massif, the vast Pasterze glacier, and the snowfields in the surrounding mountains. The site includes a visitor center, restaurant, parking, and several exhibitions.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"2261\" data-end=\"2294\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Visitor_Center_and_Exhibitions_on_the_Grossglockner_High_Alpine_Road\"><\/span>Visitor Center and Exhibitions on the Grossglockner High Alpine Road<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"2296\" data-end=\"2449\">As we&#8217;ve already mentioned, the main visitor center is located at the Kaiser Franz Josefs H\u00f6he viewpoint. It offers several themed exhibitions focused on the nature and history of the area. We recommend visiting not only during rainy weather.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2451\" data-end=\"2477\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Among the most interesting are:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2479\" data-end=\"2599\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong data-start=\"2479\" data-end=\"2498\">Gletscher Leben<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"2479\" data-end=\"2599\">The exhibition explains the origin and development of glaciers and presents life in the extreme conditions of the high mountains.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"2601\" data-end=\"2694\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong data-start=\"2601\" data-end=\"2635\">Berg, die Frauen im Aufstieg<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"2601\" data-end=\"2694\">An exhibition dedicated to women who have made their mark in mountaineering.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"2696\" data-end=\"2791\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong data-start=\"2696\" data-end=\"2734\">Car and Motorcycle Exhibition<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"2696\" data-end=\"2791\">This is the highest exhibition of its kind in the world.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-5310\" src=\"https:\/\/rakouskajezera.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/mohogawerkstatt-grossglockner-166228_1920.jpg\" alt=\"Grossglockner High Alpine Road\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rakouskajezera.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/mohogawerkstatt-grossglockner-166228_1920.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/rakouskajezera.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/mohogawerkstatt-grossglockner-166228_1920-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-5311\" src=\"https:\/\/rakouskajezera.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/christiangeorg-grossglockner-1195722_1920.jpg\" alt=\"Grossglockner High Alpine Road\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rakouskajezera.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/christiangeorg-grossglockner-1195722_1920.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/rakouskajezera.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/christiangeorg-grossglockner-1195722_1920-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"3316\" data-end=\"3348\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Hiking_Trails_along_the_Grossglockner_High_Alpine_Road\"><\/span>Hiking Trails along the Grossglockner High Alpine Road<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"3350\" data-end=\"3482\">The Grossglockner High Alpine Road is a scenic road, but it also serves as a starting point for many hiking trails and educational paths. We&#8217;ve selected the most interesting ones for you:<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"3484\" data-end=\"3499\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Piffkar_Hike\"><\/span>Piffkar Hike<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"3501\" data-end=\"3591\">One of the shorter but very attractive routes leads along the border of the Piffkar protected area. The route offers views of the Wiesbachhornwand rock face and is among the quieter areas with fewer tourists.<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"3593\" data-end=\"3707\">\n<li data-start=\"3593\" data-end=\"3630\">\n<p data-start=\"3595\" data-end=\"3630\">start: Edelwei\u00df-Spitze parking lot<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3631\" data-end=\"3652\">\n<p data-start=\"3633\" data-end=\"3652\">length: <strong data-start=\"3640\" data-end=\"3650\">4.7 km<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3653\" data-end=\"3677\">\n<p data-start=\"3655\" data-end=\"3677\">elevation gain: <strong data-start=\"3666\" data-end=\"3675\">785 m<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3678\" data-end=\"3707\">\n<p data-start=\"3680\" data-end=\"3707\">time: approximately <strong data-start=\"3695\" data-end=\"3707\">2 hours<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 data-start=\"3828\" data-end=\"3852\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Hochtor_Educational_Trail\"><\/span>Hochtor Educational Trail<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"3854\" data-end=\"3914\">A more demanding hike along the Hochtor educational trail. The path leads along the ridge past mountain lakes and moraines. Information boards explain the history of the region from Celtic and Roman times to the Middle Ages.<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"3916\" data-end=\"4006\">\n<li data-start=\"3916\" data-end=\"3935\">\n<p data-start=\"3918\" data-end=\"3935\">length: <strong data-start=\"3925\" data-end=\"3935\">8.1 km<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3936\" data-end=\"3967\">\n<p data-start=\"3938\" data-end=\"3967\">time: approximately <strong data-start=\"3953\" data-end=\"3967\">5.5 hours<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3968\" data-end=\"4006\">destination: <strong data-start=\"3982\" data-end=\"4006\">Brennkogel peak (3,018 m)<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 data-start=\"4158\" data-end=\"4180\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Fuscher_Lacke_Loop\"><\/span>Fuscher Lacke Loop<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"4182\" data-end=\"4276\">An easier option for a shorter stop is the circular path around our favorite mountain lake, Fuscher Lacke. The path leads along rock faces and offers views into the Rauris Valley.<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"4278\" data-end=\"4337\">\n<li data-start=\"4278\" data-end=\"4308\">\n<p data-start=\"4280\" data-end=\"4308\">altitude: <strong data-start=\"4297\" data-end=\"4308\">2,262 m<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4309\" data-end=\"4337\">\n<p data-start=\"4311\" data-end=\"4337\">short panoramic route<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 data-start=\"4411\" data-end=\"4445\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Glocknerwiesen_Botanical_Trail\"><\/span>Glocknerwiesen Botanical Trail<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"4447\" data-end=\"4542\">On the south side of the Grossglockner is the Wunderwelt Glocknerwiesen botanical educational trail. It lies on the Pockhorner Wiesen meadows at an altitude of approximately 1,953 meters. Up to 140 species of Alpine plants grow in the area. Information boards will help you get to know the local flora and fauna.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"4780\" data-end=\"4795\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_to_Eat_on_the_Grossglockner_High_Alpine_Road\"><\/span>Where to Eat on the Grossglockner High Alpine Road<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"4797\" data-end=\"4921\">There are mountain huts and restaurants all along the Grossglockner High Alpine Road. So it&#8217;s up to you where you feel like stopping. The offer of local restaurants and mountain huts mostly includes traditional Alpine cuisine, but you&#8217;ll also come across modern gastronomy.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4923\" data-end=\"5039\">Personally, we recommend the <strong data-start=\"4958\" data-end=\"4970\">Sch\u00f6neck<\/strong> inn, which is known for its regional specialties. Typical dishes we recommend trying include K\u00e4rntner Kasnudeln (Carinthian cheese noodles) and homemade bread made according to traditional recipes to accompany local Alpine meals.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4923\" data-end=\"5039\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-5312\" src=\"https:\/\/rakouskajezera.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/shogun-mountains-1563718_1920.jpg\" alt=\"Grossglockner High Alpine Road\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rakouskajezera.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/shogun-mountains-1563718_1920.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/rakouskajezera.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/shogun-mountains-1563718_1920-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"1650\" data-end=\"1682\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Practical_Tips_for_the_Grossglockner_High_Alpine_Road\"><\/span>Practical Tips for the Grossglockner High Alpine Road<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul data-start=\"1684\" data-end=\"2051\">\n<li data-start=\"1684\" data-end=\"1760\">\n<p data-start=\"1686\" data-end=\"1760\">Best time to visit: <strong data-start=\"1714\" data-end=\"1757\">morning (fewer tourists and better visibility)<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1684\" data-end=\"1760\">\n<p data-start=\"1686\" data-end=\"1760\">Summer operation: approximately <strong data-start=\"2197\" data-end=\"2211\">5:30 AM \u2013 9:00 PM<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1761\" data-end=\"1822\">\n<p data-start=\"1763\" data-end=\"1822\">Allow <strong data-start=\"1806\" data-end=\"1819\">3\u20136 hours<\/strong> to drive the road with stops.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1823\" data-end=\"1950\">\n<p data-start=\"1825\" data-end=\"1950\">The day ticket also includes <strong data-start=\"1852\" data-end=\"1909\">entry to exhibitions and visitor centers along the road<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1951\" data-end=\"2051\"><strong data-start=\"1953\" data-end=\"1979\">Cycling is free<\/strong>, but the climb is physically demanding!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-5309\" src=\"https:\/\/rakouskajezera.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/ausdiemaus-grossglockner-4674954_1920.jpg\" alt=\"Grossglockner High Alpine Road\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rakouskajezera.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/ausdiemaus-grossglockner-4674954_1920.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/rakouskajezera.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/ausdiemaus-grossglockner-4674954_1920-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"151t1fj\" data-start=\"2013\" data-end=\"2053\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_to_Start_for_the_Best_Trip\"><\/span>Where to Start for the Best Trip<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"2055\" data-end=\"2084\">What&#8217;s important to know is that the road has two main entrances.<\/p>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"9pnyqy\" data-start=\"2086\" data-end=\"2114\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ferleiten_North_Entrance\"><\/span>Ferleiten (North Entrance)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"2115\" data-end=\"2177\">Located near the town of <span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Zell am See &#8211; most visitors start right here: <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2179\" data-end=\"2186\">Advantages:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"2187\" data-end=\"2312\">\n<li data-section-id=\"qqa1ur\" data-start=\"2187\" data-end=\"2215\">\n<p data-start=\"2189\" data-end=\"2215\">gradual climb into the mountains<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"159xnt5\" data-start=\"2216\" data-end=\"2253\">\n<p data-start=\"2218\" data-end=\"2253\">best views throughout the journey<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"11rze7l\" data-start=\"2254\" data-end=\"2312\">\n<p data-start=\"2256\" data-end=\"2312\">most iconic viewpoints are in the second half of the route<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"1u01hkc\" data-start=\"2360\" data-end=\"2389\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Heiligenblut_South_Entrance\"><\/span>Heiligenblut (South Entrance)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"2390\" data-end=\"2461\">A small mountain village below the <strong data-start=\"2419\" data-end=\"2460\"><span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Gro\u00dfglockner<\/span><\/span><\/strong> massif.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2463\" data-end=\"2470\">Advantages:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"2471\" data-end=\"2556\">\n<li data-section-id=\"1ns2h92\" data-start=\"2471\" data-end=\"2500\">\n<p data-start=\"2473\" data-end=\"2500\">beautiful historic village<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"dk26ls\" data-start=\"2501\" data-end=\"2556\">\n<p data-start=\"2503\" data-end=\"2556\">faster access to the Kaiser Franz Josefs H\u00f6he viewpoint<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"2558\" data-end=\"2567\">Disadvantage:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"2568\" data-end=\"2638\">\n<li data-section-id=\"1j1prih\" data-start=\"2568\" data-end=\"2638\">\n<p data-start=\"2570\" data-end=\"2638\">you&#8217;ll miss out on the gradually opening panoramas of the northern part of the road.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Grossglockner High Alpine Road: A High-Altitude Route into the Heart of the Alps The Grossglockner High Alpine Road is one of the most famous panoramic roads in Europe. This high-altitude route leads across the Austrian Alps and offers access to the heart of the Hohe Tauern National Park. During a single trip, you&#8217;ll drive through mountain passes, see Austria&#8217;s highest mountain, the Grossglockner, and reach Austria&#8217;s largest glacier, the Pasterze. The road is approximately 48 kilometers long and consists of 36 hairpin bends. It was opened in 1935 and today is one of the most visited tourist attractions in Austria. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":5417,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[467,341],"tags":[1046,1045,1047,1048,1049],"class_list":["post-5410","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-carinthia","category-salzburg-region","tag-grossglockner","tag-grossglockner-high-alpine-road","tag-high-alpine-road","tag-high-alpine-road-austria","tag-how-much-does-the-grossglockner-high-alpine-road-cost","has_thumb"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/rakouskajezera.cz\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5410","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/rakouskajezera.cz\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/rakouskajezera.cz\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/rakouskajezera.cz\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/rakouskajezera.cz\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=5410"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/rakouskajezera.cz\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5410\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":5437,"href":"https:\/\/rakouskajezera.cz\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5410\/revisions\/5437"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/rakouskajezera.cz\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/5417"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/rakouskajezera.cz\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=5410"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/rakouskajezera.cz\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=5410"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/rakouskajezera.cz\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=5410"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}