Großglockner Pass

Mountain pass Heiligenblut am Großglockner, Carinthia, Austria

What to expect

The Grossglockner High Alpine Road is a scenic route that connects Bruck in Salzburg with Heiligenblut in Carinthia, passing through the Hohe Tauern National Park. The road offers stunning views of the surrounding mountains, including the Grossglockner, Austria's highest mountain. Along the road, there are several viewing points, exhibitions, and hiking trails, such as the Gamsgrubenweg and the Pasterze glacier trail. The Kaiser-Franz-Josef-Höhe is a highlight of the road, offering a panoramic view of the Pasterze Glacier and the Grossglockner massif. The road is suitable for cars, motorcycles, and bicycles, and there are several restaurants and inns along the way

Plan your family visit to the Großglockner Pass with these blog insights 👇

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Carinthia with kids: 8 top kids activities in a row!

Carinthia with kids: 8 top kids activities in a row!
This family's experience:

Activities: We drove through this 2505-meter mountain pass and visited the visitor center on top of the mountain

Highlights: The pass is amazingly beautiful and winds uphill ✨