Whether by car, motorbike or bus, you experience the high Alps up close. Numerous viewpoints invite you to stop and simply take it all in. At twelve themed experience areas along the route, you can delve deeper into the history of this remarkable road, discover alpine wildlife and plants, or explore fascinating natural phenomena. With a bit of luck, you might even spot ibex or marmots – part of the alpine “High Five”.
🦌 Tip! Right at the Ferleiten toll station, the Wild & Adventure Park Ferleiten is a great add-on, especially for families. The road is open during the summer season and is a true highlight for nature lovers, active explorers and anyone wanting to experience the mountains in an unforgettable way.
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Relaxed and environmentally friendly, you can reach the Kaiser-Franz-Josefs-Höhe with the Glocknerbus. During the journey, National Park rangers share fascinating insights into the region’s wildlife and plant life along the route.Get Timetable to destination
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Numerous parking areas are available along the Grossglockner High Alpine Road. Many of them invite you to stop and offer information boards, impressive viewpoints, short walking paths or picnic spots - perfect for enjoying the high alpine landscape at your own pace.Coordinates
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Grossglockner High Alpine Road
5672 Fusch an der Großglocknerstraße
+43 6546 650 https://www.grossglockner.at/gg/en/index E-mail: info@grossglockner.at
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