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Großglockner-Hochalpenstraße – Großglockner from behind the glass panorama tower📷 Michieliosios, CC BY-SA 3.0
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Großglockner-Hochalpenstraße

Heiligenblut, Austria

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A toll road climbing to 2,504 m with views of Austria’s highest peak. Usually open May to early November.

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Heiligenblut, Austria
Category
Scenic viewpoints
GPS
47.0806, 12.8430
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Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.

Good to know

Best time to go

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

The most pleasant months are usually June–August. Still fine, with some compromises, in May and September. Cold, short days in November–March. Mountain passes on this route are usually open May–October. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

Getting there

  • Austria: Vignette needed for motorways. Vehicles over 3.5 t need a GO-Box for distance-based tolls. Motorway limit for cars: 130 km/h.
  • Großglockner-Hochalpenstraße (2,504 m). Usually open May–October; outside that window the road can be closed by snow. Alternative: The Felbertauern tunnel is open all year.

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Campsites nearby

  • Nationalpark Camping GroßglocknerCampsite
    5 km from Großglockner-Hochalpenstraße
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalWi-Fi
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Lampenhäusl CampingCampsite
    16 km from Großglockner-Hochalpenstraße
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToilets
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Nationalpark Camping AndrelwirtCampsite
    17 km from Großglockner-Hochalpenstraße
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToilets
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Nationalpark Camping KalsCampsite
    17 km from Großglockner-Hochalpenstraße
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposal
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Sportcamp WoferlgutCampsite
    22 km from Großglockner-Hochalpenstraße
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToilets
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  • Panorama CampCampsite
    25 km from Großglockner-Hochalpenstraße
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All campsites in Austria · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026

FAQs

Where is Großglockner-Hochalpenstraße?

Großglockner-Hochalpenstraße is in Heiligenblut, Austria, at GPS 47.0806, 12.8430. It is about 7 km from Franz-Josefs-Höhe.

Can you camp near Großglockner-Hochalpenstraße?

Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Nationalpark Camping Großglockner, about 5 km away; within 25 km there are 15 campsites and motorhome stopovers.

Which road trips pass Großglockner-Hochalpenstraße?

Großglockner-Hochalpenstraße is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Zillertal, Krimml and the Grossglockner.

What is there to see near Großglockner-Hochalpenstraße?

Places worth a stop nearby: Kaprun High Mountain Reservoirs (13 km), Liechtensteinklamm (37 km), Hohenwerfen Castle (52 km) and Krimml Waterfalls (53 km).

When is the best time to visit Großglockner-Hochalpenstraße?

The most pleasant months are usually June–August. Still fine, with some compromises, in May and September. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)