Grossglockner High Alpine Road | Places to Visit in Austria
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Starting at the base of the highest mountain in Austria, the Grossglockner High Alpine Road leads right into the heart of the Hohe Tauern National Park. The road winds past alpine meadows, thundering waterfalls, imposing cliffs, and snow fields that remain frozen even in the middle of summer; thiry-six carefully engineered bends provide excellent lookout points over the most scenic spots. Visitors will eventually end up at the large Pasterze Glacier, where it's possible to take a 30-minute stroll to the glacier or join a guided tour. Once at the glacier, visitors can choose to either turn around or continue to Salzburg.

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