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When winter slowly recedes and spring arrives in the valleys, a spectacular spectacle begins high up in the Alps: the clearing of snow from the Grossglockner High Alpine Road. Every year, the challenge of clearing the huge masses of snow from the famous panoramic road is taken up again to enable an unforgettable experience of nature from the beginning of May.

The Nockalm Road, nestled within the UNESCO Biosphere Reserve Nockberge, offers not only breathtaking views and gentle curves, but also a variety of fascinating adventure worlds and exhibitions. These invite visitors to experience the nature, history, and culture of the region up close.

The Grossglockner High Alpine Road not only offers breathtaking views and exciting nature experiences - with the free multimedia guide, your journey becomes an interactive adventure. Perfect for anyone who wants to find out more about the history, nature and secrets of this impressive panoramic road.

Die Nockalmstraße ist ein wahrer Geheimtipp für Naturliebhaber und Genussmenschen. Eingebettet im UNESCO Biosphärenpark Nockberge bietet sie eine einzigartige Kombination aus beeindruckenden Panoramablicken, spannenden Naturerlebnissen und genussreicher Kulinarik. Hier sind unsere Tipps für einen perfekten Tagesausflug!

The Grossglockner High Alpine Road is an unforgettable experience for the whole family and a must for nature and mountain enthusiasts. Stretching 48 kilometers through the breathtaking mountain landscape of the Hohe Tauern National Park, it offers views that will leave you in awe! With 36 hairpin bends and reaching up to 2,571 meters at the Edelweiss Peak, this road is a true masterpiece. From the top, you can enjoy a panoramic view of over 30 three-thousand-meter peaks – including the crown jewel: the Grossglockner (3,798 meters), Austria’s highest mountain!

Thank you for a great season, we look forward to your visit at the beginning of May 2025.

WATCH OUT from 12 October until the winter closure (end of October/beginning of November) discounted autumn rates apply!

Autumn is the high season for pleasure hikers and nature lovers. Soft, golden light bathes the colourful leaves of the trees in the most beautiful colours and with the excellent visibility, the peaks seem close enough to touch. The air is clear and fragrant and you can almost smell the approaching winter on cool mornings. Unforgettable autumn hikes for only € 60,- are possible with the autumn offer including an 8-day ticket (licence plate bound) and the Rother hiking guide! The offer is valid from 9th September 2024 until the end of the season. (Only available at the cash desk)

Here are some hikes along the Grossglockner High Alpine Road.

90 years ago, on 22nd September 1934, it was possible to cross the Hohe Tauern mountain range by car for the first time. At the wheel was none other than the then governor and political visionary Franz Rehrl, accompanied by Franz Wallack, the planner and builder of the Grossglockner High Alpine Road, in the passenger seat. One year before the official opening, the two pioneers ventured on the first journey along the unfinished course of the panoramic road - a daring adventure in the Alps!

The Grossglockner High Alpine Road offers a relaxing drive where you can enjoy the breathtaking scenery to the maximum. Please adhere strictly to the speed limit of 70 km/h and help to ensure greater safety and the protection of animals and nature. (article in German only)

Visitors to the visitor centre on the Kaiser-Franz-Josefs-Höhe can now look forward to three very special new features: the exhibitions "Sepp Forcher - Between Words and Peaks" and "Chronology of Memories - Faces of the Großglockner" as well as the new Großglockner Cinema with a focus on Sepp Forcher and the Großglockner were officially opened today in the presence of numerous guests of honour.

Sensationsfunde: 240 Millionen Jahre alte Dinos ab jetzt in der neu gestalteten Fossilien-Ausstellung „Versteinerte Welten“ im Biosphärenpark-Zentrum Nockalmhof