Grossglockner

Grossglockner, at 3,798 meters, is Austria's highest and most renowned peak. It is located near the Brenner Pass, which connects Italy and Austria, on the boundary between the Austrian states of Carinthia and Tyrol (East Tyrol). The name Grossglockner comes from the German word glocke, which means bell, and refers to the mountain's distinctive form. The development of the High Alpine Road, which runs near the peak, has resulted in a surge in visitor traffic to the area. The construction of the road in the 1930s alleviated the unemployment issue and aided in the growth of Salzburg's Alpine areas. Today, after Schönbrunn Palace in Vienna, the route is Austria's second most popular tourist site. Museums and display centers along the route educate visitors about the National Park's flora and wildlife, the hard labor involved in building the road, and the influence it had on the local economy.

The road widened, grew safer, and more comfortable. In the heart of the Hohe Tauern National Park, exhibitions and museums, huts and mountain inns, tourist centers and information stations highlight the unique alpine world with its species and plants. The mountain road merges into the scenery, provides a one-of-a-kind mountain experience, and has delivered 48 kilometers of unequaled driving enjoyment for more than 80 years.

Height: 3,798 meters

Location: on the boundary between the Austrian states of Carinthia and Tyrol (East Tyrol)