Holiday in Großglockner

About Großglockner

The Großglockner, at 3,798 meters, is the highest mountain in Austria and majestically towers in the heart of the Hohe Tauern National Park — the largest protected area in the Alps, covering 1,856 square kilometers. Its distinctive double peak with the glaciated Glocknerkees and the Pasterze, Austria's longest glacier, make the Großglockner a symbol of the Austrian Alps. The Großglockner High Alpine Road, opened in 1935, is one of the most famous panoramic roads in the world. Over 48 kilometers, it overcomes 36 hairpin turns and leads over the 2,504-meter-high Hochtor Pass. At the Kaiser-Franz-Josefs-Höhe at 2,369 meters, there is a breathtaking direct view of the Pasterze and the Großglockner summit. Along the route, exhibitions such as the 'Alpine Nature Show' and the 'Wilhelm Swarovski Observatory' provide information about the flora, fauna, and geology of the high mountains. The Hohe Tauern National Park is home to over 10,000 species of animals and plants, including ibex, bearded vultures, marmots, and edelweiss. Hikers will find marked trails for every level — from the Gamsgrubenweg right by the Pasterze to the challenging ascent of the Glockner, which requires alpine experience and guidance. The Krimml Waterfalls, at 380 meters the highest waterfalls in Austria, are also located in the national park. The High Alpine Road is open from May to October, with early summer being particularly impressive with snow-covered peaks and blooming alpine meadows.