Großglockner High Alpine Road
Big mountain bends, glacier views and an unforgettable crossing through the heart of the Hohe Tauern.
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The Alps contain thousands of mountain roads. We choose them for their riding, scenery, character and the way they connect naturally into a great day’s journey.
Some are famous. Others are roads you may never have heard of. Together, they create the Alpine Roads experience. Explore our passes and great roads, then find the tour that brings your favourite riding together.
Featured Passes & Great Roads
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Stelvio Pass
A mountainside of famous hairpins, a climb to 2,757 metres and the sheer satisfaction of riding Stelvio for yourself.
Tour connections15 DAYS / 14 NIGHTS
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Umbrail Pass
Forest hairpins, an open mountain valley and a Swiss–Italian crossing that pairs naturally with Stelvio.
Tour connections15 DAYS / 14 NIGHTS
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Vršič Pass
A celebrated Slovenian crossing of tight hairpins, forested slopes and close-up Julian Alps scenery.
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Nockalmstraße
Fifty-two bends weave through rounded Nockberge peaks, open pasture and Alpine woodland.
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Malta Hochalmstraße
Waterfalls, rock-cut tunnels and hairpins lead through Austria's Maltatal to the mountain reservoir and striking Kölnbreinsperre.
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Kühtai
A winding Tyrolean crossing through Alpine meadows and mountain scenery, with Kühtai's high village at its heart.
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Gerlos Alpenstraße
Flowing curves above Krimml, waterfall viewpoints and a scenic crossing between Salzburg and Tyrol.
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Predil Pass
A forested Julian Alps crossing between Slovenia and Italy, with Lake Predil adding to the pleasure of the Italian approach.
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Mangart Saddle
Rock-cut tunnels, mountain meadows and sheer Julian Alps scenery give this Slovenian destination road an unforgettable sense of scale.
Tour connections10 DAYS / 9 NIGHTS · Optional13 DAYS / 12 NIGHTS · Optional15 DAYS / 14 NIGHTS · Under review
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Nassfeld Pass / Passo Pramollo
Tight bends, a rock tunnel and a lakeside border crossing give this Carnic Alps pass a character all its own.
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Plöckenpass / Passo di Monte Croce Carnico
An absorbing Carnic border crossing, with mountain hairpins, galleries and steep rocky scenery.
Optional on these tours10 DAYS / 9 NIGHTS · Optional13 DAYS / 12 NIGHTS · Optional15 DAYS / 14 NIGHTS · Optional
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Timmelsjoch / Passo del Rombo
A dramatic crossing between Austria and Italy, where mountain bends lead through Alpine pasture into stark, open high country.
Tour connections13 DAYS / 12 NIGHTS
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B500 / Schwarzwaldhochstraße
Forest bends and open ridge views make the northern Black Forest’s celebrated high road a journey to savour.
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Achensee Road
Tyrol’s lake-and-mountain scenery gives the Achensee road a memorable change of pace and perspective.
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Alexanderschanze
A Black Forest saddle near Kniebis, where the high-road landscape brings woodland, changing light and a satisfying sense of journey.
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Apriacher Straße
A winding Carinthian hillside road through Apriach, with mountain farms, green slopes and views into the Mölltal.
Tour connections10 DAYS / 9 NIGHTS · Route option13 DAYS / 12 NIGHTS · Route option15 DAYS / 14 NIGHTS · Route option
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Buchener Höhe
Woodland, plateau scenery and the presence of the Hohe Munde give Buchener Höhe its appeal.
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Cima Sappada
Traditional timber houses and a mountain-valley setting make Cima Sappada a rewarding village chapter in an Alpine ride.
Optional on these tours10 DAYS / 9 NIGHTS · Optional13 DAYS / 12 NIGHTS · Optional15 DAYS / 14 NIGHTS · Optional
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Felbertauern Road
An Alpine road through the Hohe Tauern, with mountain valleys and a tunnel crossing that gives the wider journey a real sense of scale.
Tour connections10 DAYS / 9 NIGHTS13 DAYS / 12 NIGHTS · Route option15 DAYS / 14 NIGHTS · Route option
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Fern Pass
Forest bends, mountain lakes and the unmistakable feeling of entering Tyrol make Fernpass a scenic part of the wider Alpine journey.
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Furkelpass / Passo Furcia
A characterful South Tyrolean crossing between wooded slopes and the mountain scenery around Kronplatz and Piz da Peres.
Tour connections13 DAYS / 12 NIGHTS
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Gaichtpass
A Tyrolean valley-to-valley crossing, with changing scenery and the mountains of the Tannheimer Tal ahead.
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Gailbergsattel
Engaging curves and hairpins give this Carinthian crossing between the Drau and Gail valleys its flowing character.
Optional on these tours10 DAYS / 9 NIGHTS · Optional13 DAYS / 12 NIGHTS · Optional15 DAYS / 14 NIGHTS · Optional
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Hahntennjoch
Rock, scree and a succession of mountain bends make Hahntennjoch a memorable Tyrolean crossing.
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Haiminger Sattele / Haimingerbergstraße
A climbing Tyrolean mountain road through the Haimingerberg landscape, reaching the Haiminger Sattele above Ochsengarten.
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Iselsberg Pass
Mountain-road curves and views across the Lienz landscape give this East Tyrol–Carinthia crossing its scenic appeal.
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Jaufenpass / Passo Giovo
A South Tyrolean mountain crossing that climbs from wooded slopes into open Alpine country, reaching 2,094 metres.
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Kreuzbergsattel
A winding Carinthian crossing between the Drautal and Gitschtal, with changing gradients and Weissensee nearby.
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Oberjoch Pass
A succession of mountain bends above Bad Hindelang gives Oberjoch its unmistakable riding character.
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Pass Thurn
A flowing crossing through the Kitzbühel Alps, where green slopes and the Pinzgau mountain setting give the journey room to unfold.
Tour connections10 DAYS / 9 NIGHTS
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Passo Monte Croce Comelico / Kreuzbergpass
An inviting crossing between Sesto and Comelico, with the Sexten Dolomites giving every part of the journey a strong sense of place.
Optional on these tours10 DAYS / 9 NIGHTS · Optional13 DAYS / 12 NIGHTS · Optional15 DAYS / 14 NIGHTS · Optional
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Pustertaler Sonnenstraße
A scenic road above the Pustertal, where villages, meadows and mountain views give the journey a distinctly South Tyrolean character.
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Reschen Pass
A scenic crossing between Austria and Italy, with the Reschen region’s high valley and lake scenery adding a distinctive sense of journey.
Tour connections15 DAYS / 14 NIGHTS
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Riedbergpass
A rewarding Allgäu crossing where wooded slopes, mountain pastures and purposeful bends shape the ride.
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Ruhestein
A Black Forest saddle on the B500, where wooded heights and the national park setting give the ride a distinct sense of place.
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Seibelseckle
A wooded saddle beside the B500, where the high Black Forest landscape gives a familiar road its own memorable pause.
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Sella Nevea
Hairpin bends, wooded valleys and the Canin–Montasio mountain setting give this Italian Julian Alps crossing its distinctive appeal.
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Sella Valcalda
A Carnic crossing between the But and Degano valleys, with Ravascletto and the Crostis–Zoncolan mountain setting adding their own character.
Optional on these tours10 DAYS / 9 NIGHTS · Optional13 DAYS / 12 NIGHTS · Optional15 DAYS / 14 NIGHTS · Optional
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Staller Sattel / Passo Stalle
A striking Italian–Austrian crossing where mountain road, high lakes and open Alpine scenery come together.
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Turracher Höhe
An Austrian crossing between Carinthia and Styria, combining steep approaches with the lakes and meadows of the Turracher Höhe plateau.
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Vorderriß–Wallgau Road
A scenic upper Isar road where woodland, river country and the Karwendel setting shape the journey.
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Windische Höhe
A characterful Carinthian pass between the Gailtal and Drautal, with mountain bends and the little chapel of St Anton nearby.
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Wurzen Pass
Steep bends and Karawanks scenery give this Austrian–Slovenian crossing an engaging mountain-road character.
Optional on these tours10 DAYS / 9 NIGHTS · Optional13 DAYS / 12 NIGHTS · Optional15 DAYS / 14 NIGHTS · Optional
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Zillertaler Höhenstraße
A mountain panorama road above the Zillertal, where green Alpine slopes and broad views turn an optional ride into a memorable experience.
Optional on these tours10 DAYS / 9 NIGHTS · Optional13 DAYS / 12 NIGHTS · Optional15 DAYS / 14 NIGHTS · Optional
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Enjoy our Journey + Base format with time to settle in, explore and enjoy the mountains. Discover the three tours on the Alpine Roads website.
Hidden Gems from our Alpine base. Selected base days may offer smaller mountain rides such as Himmelbauer above Obervellach or the Gerlitzen road to Feuerberg. These optional choices depend on the departure itinerary, weather and the group. Ask Chris about the quieter discoveries that could shape your tour.
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