Grossglockner High Alpine Road
Austria's Highest View
A drive along the Großglockner High Alpine Road, Austria's highest and most beautiful mountain pass road, is an absolute must and one of the region's top highlights. The breathtaking beauty of the views and the Hohe Tauern mountain range is simply overwhelming. With over 36 hairpin turns, the road takes you to an altitude of over 2,500 meters, right into the heart of the Hohe Tauern National Park. Surrounded by countless peaks over 3,000 meters high, visitors find themselves in a high-altitude paradise at the end of the Großglockner High Alpine Road.
Numerous highlights
Starting from the center of Bruck, the road leads to Fusch and continues to the Ferleiten toll station. This is definitely a must-visit for young travelers, with the Wild & Adventure Park Ferleiten, where over 200 animals from the Alps and around the world can be admired. From Ferleiten, the well-maintained road winds its way up in numerous hairpin turns – either via Fuscher Törl to the Edelweißspitze (the highest point of the road) or through the Hochtor to the Kaiser-Franz-Josefs-Höhe at the foot of the Pasterze Glacier.
The best for last
The shared excitement for the stunning view drives cars, motorcycles, and bikes to effortlessly conquer altitude, each meter bringing them closer to the goal of reaching Austria’s highest peak. Equally captivating are the well-maintained information boards, info points, and exhibits that delve into the history of this unique landmark, redefining the saying "The journey is the destination." Once at the top, visitors may be lucky enough to spot a marmot crossing the path on the meadows of the Kaiser-Franz-Josefs-Höhe. As a true highlight, the Pasterze, the largest glacier in the Eastern Alps, lies at your feet, surrounded by a unique flora and fauna.
Prices and opening hours 2025
| Opening hoursen | Prices | Prices | |||
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| May to the beginning of November | Car | Motorcycle & e-motorcycle | |||
| Until May 31, 6:00 am to 8:00 pm (last entry at 7:15 pm) | Day ticket 45.00 EUR | Day ticket 35.00 EUR | |||
| June 1 - August 31, 5:30 am to 9:00 pm (last entry at 8:15 pm) | Eco ticket 38.00 EUR (electric cars and hydrogen cars) | Eco ticket 30.50 EUR (only for 100% electric motorcycles) | |||
| From September 1, 6:00 am to 7:30 pm (last entry at 6:45 pm) | Additional charge for the 2nd day 17.00 EUR | Additional charge for the 2nd day 17.00 EUR | |||
| 3-week ticket 90.00 EUR | 3-week ticket 70.00 EUR | ||||
| Season ticket 126.50 EUR | Season ticket 126.50 EUR | ||||
| Round trip ticket 54.00 EUR | Round trip ticket - Tour ticket 53.00 EUR |
One ticket, a thousand offers
The Grossglockner High Alpine Road is not only a drive along Europe's most beautiful panoramic road, but once you reach the top, visitors are offered fascinating insights through eight free exhibitions, including film screenings on alpine ecology, the history of road construction, and the sanctuary of the pass from Roman times. Additionally, seven themed trails, a Wilhelm Swarovski observatory equipped with the latest technology, and four themed playgrounds ensure guaranteed fun and entertainment for the whole family.
A day ticket to the Grossglockner High Alpine Road experience world offers much more than unique views:
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Marmot Cinema
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Exhibition on Alpine Ecology
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Pass Sanctuary Hochtor
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Botanical Circular Trail
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Themed Children's Playgrounds
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Nature Exhibition Glockner Meadow
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Highest Car Exhibition in the World
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"Alpenliebe" Art Exhibition with Music
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National Park Information Center
Tour suggestions
Around the Großglockner
From Bruck via Fusch and Ferleiten to Fuscher Törl (turnoff to Edelweißspitze), over the Hochtor to Kaiser-Franz-Josefs-Höhe, then back via Heiligenblut (pilgrimage church) and Großkirchheim to Winklern. From there, continue through Lienz, via the Felbertauern Road to Mittersill. (Total round trip 170 km).
Round trip ticket prices 2025:
Car: 54.00 EUR
Motorcycle: 53.00 EUR
(Available at the ticket stations of the Großglockner High Alpine Road and Felbertauern Road)
By bus with a national park ranger
Vorderegger Travel offers trips to the Großglockner with a National Park Ranger by bus from May 27 to September 30, every Tuesday, and in July and August, every Tuesday and Thursday.
Costs 2024:
Adults 48.00 EUR
Children 28.00 EUR
Bookings are possible until 3:00 pm the day before.
Reservations at:
PRI Tours GmbH - Vorderegger Travel
Zellerstraße 4
5671 Bruck an der Glocknerstraße
Tel: +43 6545 20555 0
Web: www.vorderegger-travel.at
Glockner Webcams
Großglockner High Road experience
Alpine Road
Exciting bends on the
Glocknerstraße
Motorcycle-friendly establishments in Bruck & Fusch
Criteria of our establishments:
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Covered parking
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Repair corner
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Washing station
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Drying facilities for motorcycle clothing
Contact and information about road closures, road conditions, and opening hours:
Grossglockner High Alpine Road AG Info Point - Ticket Office Ferleiten
Ferleiten 1, A-5672 Fusch Glocknerstraße
Tel: +43 6546 650
Email: info@grossglockner.at
Web: www.grossglockner.at/en