The Grossglockner high-alpine road

To the highest mountain in the national park

This may well be the most famous alpine road in Europe, leading from Fusch on the Glocknerstrasse right up into the Hohe Tauern National Park and to the foot of the highest mountain in Austria, the Grossglockner. More than 48km long, this road boasts 36 curves and provides travellers with all the sights and incredible highs that the natural landscapes of the Hohe Tauern have to offer. Enjoy a pleasant drive along the Grossglockner high-alpine road or, if you prefer to take a more athletic option, tackle the fabulous curves of the road on your motorbike. Keen cyclists shouldn't miss out on an exploration of the life of the Grossglockner, and a designated car-free day applies to the entire road.

Not just a driving opportunity

For many of you, the altitude of the high-alpine road presents a significant challenge. Others will simply be thrilled by the motorised excitement of the 48km length and 36 curves of the road. If you want something more than a drive and a photo opportunity with the Grossglockner, there's plenty more to discover. Along the road you will find plenty of photo stops, but also fascinating facts and information about the construction and use of the road and the natural world around it.

What you'll discover along the road

• The Alpenliebe art exhibition, marking the 150th birthday of Richard Strauss
• The Alpine Naturschau museum – unique worldwide, with a fabulous display on alpine ecology
• The Bau der Strasse exhibition – covering the construction of the road 1930 - 1935
• Gamsgrubenweg – the formation of the Pasterze glacier, including the Welt der Sagen (World of Legends)
• Automobile exhibition – the unique history of the automobile
• The Special 75 Years exhibition – celebrating the 75th birthday of the Grossglockner high-alpine road
• The Grossglockner exhibition – a journey through the Glockner region from 1800 to today
• The Hochtor exhibition – located at the highest point of the high-alpine road

No better place to get out and about on two wheels

If you've ever ridden your motorbike along the Grossglocknerstrasse, you'll know just what we're talking about. The views of the Hohe Tauern National Park and the sheer pleasure of riding along the 48km route are absolutely unrivalled. Special bikers' stops have been established along the road, designed as meeting places and information bays for motorbike riders. Bike parking and bike safes provide extra security for your machine. A non-slip road surface and plenty of safety guardrails ensure you'll have a great ride.

Perhaps you like travelling on two wheels, but without an engine? You can become a true hero of the high-alpine Grossglockner road. The mountainous route offers a real challenge to racing bikes and mountain bikes alike, but every possible service has been provided for the comfort of riders. These include change-rooms and showers at the toll station, special bike safes and bicycle stands, and even timekeeping services, just to name a few.