Austria, Tyrol
A balcony road along the valley wall with the Zillertal spread out beneath it.
Length
48 km
In miles
29.8 mi
Driving time
1 hr 12 min
Atlas rating
8.9 / 10
The run
Ried im Zillertal to Hippach. Drive it in either direction, though the views usually favour the climb.
Season
Toll road, partly closed in winter
Checked by the Drivers Atlas desk
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Last reviewed 23 May 2026
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