The Großglockner’s Hochalpenstraße
The Großglockner’s Hochalpenstraße from afar
Get ready for a scenic drive up this week’s #AustrianExplorer destination, the Großglockner’s Hochalpenstraße or High Alpine Road. Stop at the Kaiser-Franz-Josefs-Höhe, the 7,772 ft / 2369 m high viewpoint to take in the stunning Großglockner, Austria’s highest mountain, and the Pasterze, the eastern Alps' biggest glacier. Be prepared to pass by furry little marmots greeting you with their signature whistling sound – these playful animals are known for their curious nature!
The Großglockner’s Hochalpenstraße winding its way up the mountain
The Großglockner Hochalpenstraße winding its way up the mountain
A marmot by the Großglockner’s Hochalpenstraße
The Großglockner’s Hochalpenstraße winding its way up the mountain
© Jorge Royan (Foto 1, 2); hl_1001 (Foto 3); Foto 4 (C.Stadler/Bwag)