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Grossglockner Alpine Road
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Grossglockner Alpine Road

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Wonder Type: Cultural
Country: Austria
Best of: Mountains, Road Trip
Description:
The Grossglockner High Alpine Road (in German Großglockner-Hochalpenstraße) is the highest surfaced mountain pass road in Austria. It connects Bruck in the state of Salzburg with Heiligenblut in Carinthia via Fuscher Törl and Hochtor Pass at 2,504 m (8,215 ft). The road is named after the Grossglockner, Austria's highest mountain. Built as a scenic route, a toll is assessed for passage. [More Details]
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