Built in 1935, it is one of Austria's most scenic roads. Many parking areas and visitor platforms provide breathtaking views of the high alpine scenery on Austria's highest mountain, Grossglockner, its largest glacier, Pasterze glacier, and many other features. (source: Wikitravel)
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At 3,798m the Grossglockner is one of the highest peaks in the Alps. photo UFM
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Grossglockner High Alpine Road, photo UFM
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Grossglockner High Alpine Road, photo UFM
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Grossglockner High Alpine Road, photo UFM
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Grossglockner High Alpine Road, photo UFM
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Grossglockner High Alpine Road, photo UFM
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Grossglockner High Alpine Road, photo UFM
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We stayed at the mountain guesthouse "Wallackhaus" 2304 m.
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View from our room, photo UFM
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Hochtortunnel (1933-1935) at altitude of 2504 m., photo UFM