Cycling on the Grossglockner High Alpine Road The Grossglockner High Alpine Road is a demanding challenge for many cyclists and is only suitable for experienced cyclists. The 48-kilometre route has some steep inclines and leads through a high alpine landscape. We recommend starting a cycle tour on the Grossglockner High Alpine Road at the end of the day, preferably by 8:00 or after 15:00. Why? Quite simply because there is less trafic at these times, which reduces the risk of accidents and makes the experience of nature more intense.
Services for cyclists on the Grossglockner High Alpine Road
- Safes to store equipment and valuables on Hochtor and Kaiser-Franz-Josefs-Höhe.
- Bike stands outside all shops.
- E-bikers: We would like to point out that there are no e-charging stations for bikes along the Grossglockner High Alpine Road. Charging is not permitted in the shops/exhibitions operated by GROHAG!
Tips
- Do not ride side by side.
- Drive on the right if possible.
- Please remember that the set distance of 2 metres is often not maintained during overtaking manoeuvres due to the width of the road.
- Do not ride in groups.
- Ride at a slow speed when travelling downhill.
- Make sure that your brakes do not overheat.
- Drive downhill in a controlled manner and do not cut corners. Be careful not to accelerate when travelling downhill!
- Ride adapted to the given weather conditions and your physical condition!
- Take care on bends and hairpin bends (cars and buses have ‘blind spots’)!
- A helmet, high-visibility waistcoat or reflective tape provide additional safety.
Tip: Accident insurance for road cyclists & mountain bikers
Cycling in high Alpine terrain brings with it certain risks. For that reason, we recommend all cyclists take out voluntary accident insurance for their ride on the Grossglockner High Alpine Road. Information about insurance – which costs 4 Euro for one day – is available at the pay point in Fusch/Ferleiten. Protection starts upon purchase of the insurance and ends when you exit the road that same day; with the latest time being when the road is closed for the night.
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We ask all road cyclists and mountain bikers not to needlessly throw away rubbish at the side of the road, for instance energy bar wrappers, plastic bottles etc. Please dispose of at the rubbish points, into the specific disposal areas provided. Remember – you are in the Hohe Tauern National Park – an area that is under strict conservation protection!
Events on the Grossglockner High Alpine Road
Whether it's the Glocknerkönig or the Tour of Austria - the Grossglockner High Alpine Road is the venue for major cycling events. Both active cyclists and visitors can experience these events along the route.