Austria · Geological Wonders

8-Hour Grossglockner Alpine Road Tour from Salzburg to Pasterze

8 Hours Round trip from 5700 Zell am See Moderate pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Discover Austria's highest mountain, Grossglockner
02 Travel the scenic Grossglockner Hochalpenstrasse to the Pasterze glacier
03 Pass beautiful villages, mountain rivers, and canyons in Hohe Tauern
04 Walk by waterfalls and feed marmots
05 Enjoy numerous panoramic photo stops along the alpine road

Explore the untouched nature and stunning alpine world of the Grossglockner Hochalpenstrasse on this scenic journey from Salzburg. Hear stories of local life and learn about the Hohe Tauern mountain range and national park as you travel through beautiful villages, mountain rivers, and canyons. The alpine road, located 90 km from Salzburg, stretches for about 50 km through picturesque terrain to the Pasterze glacier. Enjoy scenic photo stops, walks by waterfalls, and the chance to feed marmots along the way.

The Grossglockner Hochalpenstrasse is about 50 km long and leads through picturesque terrain to the Pasterze glacier.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 8 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

City Salzburg

Languages English, German, Russian

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Grossglockner Alpine Road and Pasterze Glacier

The alpine road is located 90 km from the city of Salzburg.
During the trip, as you pass beautiful villages, mountain rivers, and canyons, the guide shares many interesting stories from daily life and provides information about the area and Hohe Tauern National Park.
The Grossglockner Hochalpenstrasse is about 50 km long and leads through picturesque terrain to the Pasterze glacier.
Make many stops for photos, have lunch in a beautiful place, walk by the waterfall, and feed marmots.