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Grossglockner Hochalpenstrasse from Bruck, in Pinzgau, to Heiligenblut, at the foot of Grossglockner, built between 1930 and 1935. Following the route of an old Roman road, it is one of the most magnificent mountain roads in Europe. .
Although its importance as a route through the Alps has declined, it remains a splendid motorway through the Hohe Tauern, Austria's highest massif and one of the country's standout attractions. . Running for 22 kilometers through the mountains at an altitude of more than 2,000 meters, the road consists of a long chain that leads to the tunnel at the top of Hochtor at 2,506 meters and then down into the valley in the distance.
The road is the entrance to the massive Hohe Tauern mountain range, where Franz-Josefs-Höhe is famous throughout Europe for his breathtaking views. Named after a visit by Kaiser Franz-Josef in 1856, this superb vantage point sits 2,422 meters above sea level and offers superb views of the surrounding country. Prominent in the scene is Grossglockner, which at 3,798 meters is Austria's highest mountain.
Be sure to stop by the visitor center for detailed displays relating to the region's history, as well as exhibits focusing on the glacier and its general tourist information.