Austria, Salzburg and Carinthia, Austria
Austria's grandest high alpine road climbs to Franz Josefs Hohe beneath the country's tallest peak.
Length
48 km
In miles
29.8 mi
Driving time
1 hr 30 min
Atlas rating
9.8 / 10
The run
Bruck an der Grossglocknerstrasse to Heiligenblut, following the B107. Drive it in either direction, though the views usually favour the climb.
Season
Closed roughly November to April
Checked by the Drivers Atlas desk
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Last reviewed 8 April 2026
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