The Großglockner (German: Großglockner [ˈɡʁoːsˌɡlɔknɐ] ⓘ), or just Glockner, is, at 3,798 metres above the Adriatic (12,461 ft), the highest mountain in Austria and highest mountain in the Alps east of the Brenner Pass.

Der Großglockner ist ein pyramidenförmiger Felsgipfel, der aufgrund seines hochalpinen, stark vergletscherten Erscheinungsbildes häufig mit den Bergen der Westalpen verglichen wird. Mit dem 3770 m hohen, südöstlich vorgelagerten Kleinglockner bildet …

The Grossglockner High Alpine Road is 48 kilometres in length. Over that distance there are 36 twists and turns to tackle up and downhill – right up to the Hochtor at 2504 metres altitude. The highest drivable point is actually even higher: the Edelweiss Spitze at 2571 metres, via an access road.From here you get to enjoy a breathtaking view to …

The Grossglockner High Alpine Road (in German Großglockner Hochalpenstraße) is the highest surfaced mountain pass road in Austria. It connects Bruck in the state of Salzburg with Heiligenblut in Carinthia via Fuscher Törl at 2,428 m (7,966 …

Die Großglockner Hochalpenstraße, die vom Salzburger Ort Fusch an der Großglocknerstraße nach Heiligenblut am Großglockner auf der Kärntner Seite führt, zählt zu den bekanntesten Wahrzeichen Österreichs und gilt als eine der schönsten Ausflugs- …

Bergführerbüro Kals am Großglockner: Tel. +43 (0) 4876/8263 www.bergfuehrer-kals.at Bergführerbüro Heiligenblut: Tel. +43 (0) 4824/2700 www.grossglockner-bergfuehrer.at Views of Grossglockner: Essential Gear Rope ,Ice axe,Crampons, climbing harness and …

Sep 22, 2024 · Length – 48km. Highest Point – Edelweißspitze at 2,572 m. Entrance – Fusch in Salzburg. Exit – Heiligenblut am Grossglockner in Carinthia. Amount of hairpin turns – 27. Maximum road inclination – 15.6%. Popularity – One of the most visited places in Austria. Most notable landmarks – Austria’s highest mountain, the Grossglockner and the Pasterze Glacier, the biggest glacier ...

Grossglockner, highest peak (12,460 feet [3,798 metres]) in Austria and in the Hohe Tauern (range of the Eastern Alps). It lies astride the border between Bundesländer (federal states) Tirol and Kärnten.The most magnificent of the glaciers on the mountain is the Pasterze Glacier, 5 miles (8 km) long and 3 miles (5 km) wide.The Grossglockner-Hochalpenstrasse, a …

Located in the heart of the Austrian Alps, Großglockner stands tall as the country’s highest peak, beckoning adventurers and nature enthusiasts alike. At 3,798 meters (12,461 feet), this majestic mountain offers a breathtaking experience for hikers of all levels, while showcasing stunning geological features and diverse flora and fauna.

The Grossglockner is a mountain, a myth and a challenge all in one. This becomes clear on a trip along Austria's highest-situated pass road. The Grossglockner High Alpine Road is a marvel of road construction and leads up to 2,500 metres above sea level.