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Grossglockner High Alpine Road from Bruck an der Grossglocknerstrasse

Bruck an der Grossglocknerstrasse, AustriaRoad

Routed from the map This classic road was traced on OpenStreetMap and measured against the terrain model; no member has recorded it yet. Ridden it? Add your recording and photos.

33 km
Distance
1,915 m
Elevation gain
Hard
Difficulty
Paved
Surface
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Elevation profile

Total ascent
1,915 m
Distance
33 km
Elevation (m)05001,0001,5002,0002,5003,0000 km10 km20 km33 kmHighest point2,524 m at 33.4 kmStart0 kmFinish33 km

Route overview

Experienced cyclists prepared for a long, steep alpine ascent over 33 km with 1915 m climbing.

33.4 km ride from Bruck an der Großglocknerstraße with 1915 m climbing on the Grossglockner High Alpine Road in Austria.

This paved 33.4 km route starts at Bruck an der Großglocknerstraße (757 m). It first passes through Pichl at 1.2 km and Vorfusch at 1.8 km before reaching Fusch an der Großglocknerstraße at 7.2 km and Ferleiten at 14.1 km. It continues to Piffalm and Mitteralm near the end. The route runs mostly on minor roads (93%) with 3% on quiet streets and 3% on cycle paths. The longest named stretches are the Großglockner Hochalpenstraße for 22.5 km and L271 for 7.4 km. Climbing begins after 8.7 km with a sustained ascent of 18.8 km, gaining 1579 m at an average gradient of 8.4%, peaking at 2412 m. After a brief descent, a second climb starts at 29.1 km lasting 4 km with 258 m gain averaging 6.4%, reaching the high point of 2523 m near the finish. The longest descent is 1.7 km from 27.6 km. Facilities include shops and restaurants up to Ferleiten and Piffalm; there is a 7.9 km stretch without café, shop, or water from 19 to 26.9 km. Toilets and drinking water are available at several points, including the start and finish.

Highlights

  • Climb starts at 8.7 km, 1579 m gain over 18.8 km
  • Passes beneath peaks Judenbichl (1240 m) and Edelweißspitze (2572 m)
  • Longest descent 1.7 km starting at 27.6 km
  • Finish near Großer Margrötzenkopf peak (2734 m)

Along the route

Measured from the recorded track and OpenStreetMap.

Places passed

  1. Fusch an der Großglocknerstraße 7.2 km
  2. Ferleiten 14.1 km
  3. Piffalm 17.4 km
  4. Mitteralm 18.4 km

Climbs

ClimbStarts atLengthGainAverageMaxTop
Grossglockner High Alpine8.7 km18.8 km1579 m8.4 %11.9 %2412 m
Großer Margrötzenkopf29.1 km4 km258 m6.4 %12.4 %2523 m

High point 2523 m at 33.1 km; low point 757 m. Passes beneath Judenbichl, Pfalzkopf, Pfalzkogel.

Grossglockner High Alpine · starts at 8.7 km

18.8 km at 8.4% · 1579 m
10001200140016001800200022002400ELEVATION (M)5.9%2.5%7.1%11%10%9.7%8.7%9.7%9.1%10.0%9.9%11%9.1%10%8.5%3.7%0 km123456789101112131415161718.8 kmDISTANCE (KM)Grossglockner High Alpine · 2,407 mSTEEPEST 10.6%
< 4%4 – 7%7 – 10%> 10%

Großer Margrötzenkopf · starts at 29.1 km

4 km at 6.4% · 258 m
23002350240024502500ELEVATION (M)4.7%7.9%9.2%0 km1234.0 kmDISTANCE (KM)Großer Margrötzenkopf · 2,523 mSTEEPEST 9.2%
< 4%4 – 7%7 – 10%> 10%

What this ride is like

Measured from OpenStreetMap along the track and the elevation profile.

Roads
93% minor road · 3% quiet street · 3% cycle path
Cycle paths
1.1 km on cycle paths or roads with a cycle lane
Main roads used
Großglockner Hochalpenstraße (23 km), L271 (7 km)
Surface
Paved throughout
Gradient
71% climbing · 6% descending · 23% flat
Steep sections
18.8 km over 5% · 14.8 km over 8% · 6.2 km over 10%

Along the way

Within a few hundred metres of the track, from OpenStreetMap. Opening hours change — treat this as where to look, not a promise.

Food, water and shops

  1. 0 kmGrieserbäck · bakery · on the route
  2. 0 kmDrinking water · 50 m off route
  3. 0 kmToilets · 60 m off route
  4. 0 kmBären Apotheke · pharmacy · 160 m off route
  5. 0.4 kmBike rental · 470 m off route
  6. 6.5 kmLM Energy · petrol station · 30 m off route
  7. 7 kmDrinking water · on the route
  8. 7 kmToilets · 40 m off route
  9. 7.1 kmHotel Post Fuchs · restaurant · 40 m off route
  10. 14.1 kmGasthof Lukashansl · restaurant · 80 m off route
  11. 14.1 kmToilets · 40 m off route
  12. 17.4 kmDrinking water · on the route
  13. 19 kmGasthof Piffkar · restaurant · on the route
  14. 19 kmShop Piffkar · kiosk · on the route
  15. 27.4 kmKiosk · 50 m off route
  16. 27.4 kmToilets · 60 m off route
  17. 29.3 kmF.A.T. Mankei · restaurant · on the route
  18. 33.1 kmWater tap · 240 m off route

Need to bail out?

  • 0.2 km — Bruck-Fusch (station), 390 m off route

Whether bikes are carried depends on the service — check before relying on it.

Worth a stop

  • 7 km — Ostereier Aloisia Jordan (attraction)
  • 13 km — Judenbichl (peak, 1240 m)
  • 21.5 km — Hochmais (viewpoint)
  • 29.7 km — Tauern Window (Geology) (viewpoint)

At the start

  • Grieserbäck · bakery · 20 m
  • Restaurant-Pizzeria Taj-Mahal · restaurant · 20 m
  • Gasthaus Zacherlbräu · restaurant · 70 m
  • Billa · supermarket · 590 m
  • Bruck-Fusch · station · 400 m

At the finish

  • Hochtor · fast food · 240 m

Stay after this ride

  • Berggasthof Wallackhaus · hotel · 1.5 km from the finish

Practical information

Surface
Paved
Route shape
Point to point
Riding time
2 h 23 min

Know before you go

  • Longest stretch without café, shop or water: 7.9 km from km 19 to 26.9
  • 18.8 km climbing over 5% gradients, including 14.8 km over 8%
  • Up to 6.2 km at over 10% gradient
  • Specific roads: 13 km mix of minor roads, quiet streets and cycle paths, no cycle lanes elsewhere

Routes are for inspiration. Roads, surfaces and conditions change — check locally and ride within your limits.