Read exciting stories and experience real insider tips What actually is there to do along the Grossglockner High Alpine Road? What exhibits are open? Where are the nicest hiking paths to our employees’ secret favourite spots? When and where do the marmots whistle loudest? Find out about all this – and so much more – in our Blog. Get reading! Be tempted and get some inspiration for your next excursion to the Grossglockner High Alpine Road.

On 25 June 2025, Grossglockner Hochalpenstrassen AG (GROHAG) celebrated a very special anniversary: the 90th anniversary of the Grossglockner High Alpine Road - the largest monument of the Republic of Austria and one of the most impressive panoramic roads in Europe.

A trip on the Nockalm Road is like jumping into another world - especially for children! Between gentle hilltops, green Alpine meadows and mysterious forests, a day full of nature experiences, exciting exhibitions and unforgettable moments awaits young and old explorers.

This summer, KTM is bringing a real highlight to the Grossglockner: The KTM Motohall, the spectacular museum in Mattighofen, is presenting a pop-up exhibition at the Kaiser-Franz-Josefs-Höhe along the Grossglockner High Alpine Road.

The Grossglockner High Alpine Road is one of the most spectacular panoramic roads in Europe. Stretching across 48 kilometres with 36 bends, it leads deep into the heart of the Hohe Tauern National Park. Along the route, twelve themed exhibitions invite visitors to explore the alpine world and its many natural and cultural treasures.

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 will be open again from 19th April. 2025 is a very special year - the legendary panoramic road is celebrating its 90th anniversary, has been inspiring visitors with a unique combination of nature experience, engineering skill and tourist attraction since its opening in 1935 and has also been Austria's largest monument for exactly ten years. The legendary ‘rotary ploughs - Wallack system’ have been in use for 70 years.

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 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!

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.