🌎 Austria 🇦🇹
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📍 Grossglockner High Alpine Road
✈️ Salzburg Airport (SZG)
🚗 127.5 KM
⏱️ 2 hours, 5 minutes
The Grossglockner High Alpine Road is a scenic mountain road offering breathtaking views of Austria's highest mountain, the Grossglockner. Typically open from early May to late October or early November, its accessibility is highly dependent on weather conditions, with potential closures due to snow. The road can be enjoyed both solo via car, motorcycle, or bicycle, or through guided tours which offer deeper insights into the alpine environment and history. The toll fee for a car is approximately €40 for a day pass. A typical visit, including stops at viewpoints, museums, and hiking trails, can last anywhere from 4 to 8 hours. Note that due to the high altitude, the weather can change rapidly, so appropriate clothing is essential. The road offers limited accessibility for individuals with mobility issues, especially when venturing off the paved areas.