Grossglockner High Alpine Road

Austria's highest view along the dream path into the Hohe Tauern National Park - the Grossglockner High Alpine Road

The Grossglockner High Alpine Road is not only a real specialty today, winding its way impressively over green alpine pastures and through rocky high mountain terrain. Franz Wallack had a vision. He held on to the idea of a north-south connection via the Fuscher-Törl until 4,000 men managed to achieve in just 5 years what no one would have thought possible until then. A technical and logistical masterpiece of the time, which produced innovations that have endured to this day.

Curves & viewpoints to the highest peaks

Whether by car, motorhome, motorcycle or bicycle - a trip along the Grossglockner High Alpine Road is always worthwhile. The views of the Hohe Tauern mountains are magnificent and a number of great vantage points invite you to stop and linger. The Kaiser-Franz-Josef-Höhe is the highlight of the road, where you can get within touching distance of the Grossglockner. Not to mention the fantastic hikes, such as the Gamsgrubenweg or the Pasterze glacier trail.

Current information about the Grossglockner High Alpine Road can be found here.

Important information about Tickets & Prices

A day ticket for the Grossglockner High Alpine Road costs €46.50/car | €40.00/electric car in summer 2026.

€36.50/motorcycle | €32.50/electric motorcycle. At the Heiligenblut am Großglockner Information & Booking Center, you can purchase discounted day tickets in advance during opening hours: Car day ticket for

€42.50 and motorcycle day ticket €33.50.
Your day ticket is valid for an entire calendar day, i.e. you can also leave the road at Ferleiten or Heiligenblut after passing through the respective toll booths, go on a day trip, and then drive back through the toll booths at no extra cost.
If you drive on the Grossglockner High Alpine Road again during your vacation or in the same calendar year, you only pay €17.50 per vehicle upon presentation of your first ticket (linked to your license plate number!).

Information on tariffs and opening hours

Opening hours of the Großglockner High Alpine Road

The following opening hours apply for driving am Grossglockner High Alpine Road:

May to early November
until May 31: 06:00 to 20:00 (last entry 19:15)
June 1 - August 31: 05:30 to 21:00 (last entry 20:15)
from September 1: 06:00 to 19:30 (last entry 18:45)
from October 27 to November 2: 08:00 to 17:00 (last entry 16:15)
Last entry 45 minutes before the night-time closing time
The official winter closure will apply from November 3, 2025!

With the Postbus from Heiligenblut to the Kaiser-Franz-Josefs-Höhe

From June 1 to September 14, 2025, the Postbus will run from Heiligenblut to the Kaiser-Franz-Josefs-Höhe 3 times a day.

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Franz Wallack - Visionary & Legend

Every spring, from then until now, Franz Wallack's legendary blue snow blowers are used when the Salzburg and Carinthian snow clearing teams set out to clear the Grossglockner High Alpine Road of snow. The machines were designed by Franz Wallack himself, because only they can withstand the wild conditions in the high mountains.

Active and family paradise along the dream path

Active or informative, it's up to you how you organize your trip along the Grossglockner High Alpine Road. Various hikes and mountain tours start along the road and provide attractive access to the natural spectacle of the Hohe Tauern. The glacier trail to the Pasterze brings you very close to the glacier, while the mystical tunnels at the start of the Gamsgruben trail take you into the heart of the mountains. Long-distance hikers and fans of multi-day hikes are best served by the Glocknerrunde or the Alpe-Adria-Trail.

There are also a number of special highlights along the road for families. Numerous informative and interesting exhibitions and museums impart knowledge about the natural environment of the Hohe Tauern and provide exciting stories about the construction and operation of the road.

Facts & Figures about the Grossglockner High Alpine Road

It is one of the TOP 3 excursion destinations in Austria
A total of 48 km from Salzburg (Ferleiten) to Carinthia (Heiligenblut)
36 hairpin bends for cornering and motorsport fun
Into the 1,800 km² Hohe Tauern National Park
The highest point is at 2,500 m on the Edelweißspitze
Direct view of the 3,798 m high Grossglockner
August 30, 1930 Start of construction of the road
August 3, 1935 ceremonial opening of the road
Around 900,000 visitors from all over the world come every year

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If you are now of the opinion that you shouldn't wait any longer and want to start your tour along the Grossglockner High Alpine Road right away, then we look forward to hearing from you and to you spending your vacation with us.

For more information & details about your vacation, please contact us or send us a non-binding vacation inquiry. We are also at your disposal by telephone on +43 4824 2700-20.

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Grossglockner High Alpine Road

Curves & viewpoints to the highest peaks

Important information about Tickets & Prices

Opening hours of the Großglockner High Alpine Road

With the Postbus from Heiligenblut to the Kaiser-Franz-Josefs-Höhe

Franz Wallack - Visionary & Legend

Active and family paradise along the dream path

Facts & Figures about the Grossglockner High Alpine Road

Ready for alpine riding pleasure?

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