How long is the Austria: Salzburg to Innsbruck via the Grossglockner route?

This route takes 10 days taking in 7 stops.

Where does this route start and end?

The route runs from Salzburg, Austria to Salzburg, Austria in Austrian Alps, Austria.

When is the best time to travel this route?

The best time to travel this route is May to October.

How active is this route?

Activity level: Active. Moderately active — expect some walking and light physical activity.

What transport do I need for this route?

This route works best with a car.

What budget do I need for this route?

Mid-range spending — expect comfortable accommodation and a mix of dining options.

What type of accommodation suits this route?

Hotels accommodation works well along this route.

What is the pace of this trip?

Balanced — a good mix of sightseeing and downtime.

What type of trip is this?

This route is well-suited to: Scenic, Nature, Culture, Adventure, Classic road trip.

Austria: Salzburg to Innsbruck via the Grossglockner

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The route · 7 stops

6 overnight bases · 1 stop on the way

Salzburg

2 nights

Mozart's baroque city on the Salzach, set against the Hohensalzburg fortress and alpine backdrop. Two nights gives you the hilltop castle, Mirabell Gardens, Getreidegasse and the Old Town. The day trip potential into Salzkammergut or Berchtesgaden is excellent.Mozart's baroque city on the Salzach, set against the Hohensalzburg fortress and alpine backdrop. Two nights gives you the hilltop castle, Mirabell Gardens, Getreidegasse and the Old Town. The day trip potential into Salzkammergut or Berchtesgaden is excellent.

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1h 3m · 75 km drive to Zell am See

Zell am See

2 nights

A lakeside resort town at the foot of the Schmittenhöhe, perfectly placed for the Grossglockner approach. Ride the gondola to 1,965 m for a panoramic ridge walk, or make a day trip to the Kitzsteinhorn glacier at Kaprun. Two relaxed nights before the high-alpine drama ahead.A lakeside resort town at the foot of the Schmittenhöhe, perfectly placed for the Grossglockner approach. Ride the gondola to 1,965 m for a panoramic ridge walk, or make a day trip to the Kitzsteinhorn glacier at Kaprun. Two relaxed nights before the high-alpine drama ahead.

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34m · 41 km drive to Heiligenblut am Grossglockner

Heiligenblut am Grossglockner

1 night

The journey's centrepiece: 48 km of hairpin bends climbing to 2,504 m through the Hohe Tauern National Park. Edelweissspitze (2,571 m) delivers a 360-degree panorama, and Franz-Josefs-Höhe gives close-up views of the Pasterze glacier. The village below frames the Grossglockner summit with an iconic Gothic church spire.The journey's centrepiece: 48 km of hairpin bends climbing to 2,504 m through the Hohe Tauern National Park. Edelweissspitze (2,571 m) delivers a 360-degree panorama, and Franz-Josefs-Höhe gives close-up views of the Pasterze glacier. The village below frames the Grossglockner summit with an iconic Gothic church spire.

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27m · 32 km drive to Lienz

Lienz

2 nights

East Tyrol's sunny capital at the confluence of the Drau and Isel rivers, ringed by the Lienz Dolomites. Visit Schloss Bruck castle museum, cycle the Drau Valley trail, and see the Roman settlement of Aguntum. Two nights uncovers a side of Austria few visitors reach.East Tyrol's sunny capital at the confluence of the Drau and Isel rivers, ringed by the Lienz Dolomites. Visit Schloss Bruck castle museum, cycle the Drau Valley trail, and see the Roman settlement of Aguntum. Two nights uncovers a side of Austria few visitors reach.

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2h 4m · 149 km drive to Innsbruck

Innsbruck

2 nights

Tyrol's alpine capital, where the Inn River reflects the 2,334 m Nordkette ridge from the Old Town. Cable car access to the high ridge takes 20 minutes from the centre. Two nights covers the Golden Roof, Hofburg Palace, Tyrolean Museum and the ridge walk above the clouds.Tyrol's alpine capital, where the Inn River reflects the 2,334 m Nordkette ridge from the Old Town. Cable car access to the high ridge takes 20 minutes from the centre. Two nights covers the Golden Roof, Hofburg Palace, Tyrolean Museum and the ridge walk above the clouds.

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1h 13m · 87 km drive to Kufstein

Kufstein

1 night

A handsome Inn Valley border town dominated by the medieval Kufstein Fortress on its rocky spur. The daily Heroes' Organ recital at noon echoes across the valley from inside the fortress walls. Half a day explores the old town before the final drive back to Salzburg.A handsome Inn Valley border town dominated by the medieval Kufstein Fortress on its rocky spur. The daily Heroes' Organ recital at noon echoes across the valley from inside the fortress walls. Half a day explores the old town before the final drive back to Salzburg.

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On the way

Salzburg
1h 17m · 92 km
The 95 km return from Kufstein follows the Inn Valley through Rosenheim, briefly crossing into Bavaria before cutting south through Freilassing into Salzburg. Allow 90 minutes. Convenient for airport departures or a final evening in the Old Town.The 95 km return from Kufstein follows the Inn Valley through Rosenheim, briefly crossing into Bavaria before cutting south through Freilassing into Salzburg. Allow 90 minutes. Convenient for airport departures or a final evening in the Old Town.
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Austria: Salzburg to Innsbruck via the Grossglockner