Hohe Tauern & Großglockner

The 47.8-kilometer toll panoramic road runs from Bruck in Salzburger Land, over the Hochtor at 2,504 meters, to Heiligenblut in Carinthia. A turn-off brings you to the Kaiser-Franz-Josefs-Höhe with views of the Grossglockner and the Pasterze; in winter, the road is typically closed from late October to early May.

With a total drop of 380 meters in three stages, the Krimmler Waterfalls are the highest in Austria. They are located in the Hohe Tauern National Park, and a wide, partly steep path leads upwards alongside the falls; they carry the most water in July and August.

The Drei Zinnen are three freestanding rock towers in the Sesto Dolomites, on the border between South Tyrol and the Province of Belluno. The Große Zinne reaches 2,999 meters. Their north faces are among the most famous climbing destinations in the Alps; for hikers, the circular trail around the towers is the main objective.HistoryDuring the First World War, the front line between Austria-Hungary and Italy ran through here. Remains of fortifications, tunnels, and paths can be found on Paternkofel and Monte Piana.VisitingMost visitors start at the Auronzo Hut, which is accessible via a toll road from Misurina; an online reservation is required for car access. The huts along the circular trail are generally open from June to September; outside this period, snow may be present on the paths. Check the weather and trail conditions before your tour; current safety and health advisories for Italy can be found via the link to the Federal Foreign Office on the country page.

Pragser Wildsee is situated at 1494 meters in the Pragser Tal, a few kilometers south of the Pustertal between Bruneck and Toblach. It belongs to the Fanes-Sennes-Prags Nature Park and is overlooked by the 2810-meter-high Seekofel. It also became known as a filming location for the TV series “Die Bergpolizei”.VisitA circular path of just under four kilometers leads around the lake in just over an hour. In summer, you can rent rowing boats at the boathouse. The Dolomite High Path No. 1 starts at the lake.Access in High SeasonIn 2026, a traffic regulation was in effect from July 1st to September 15th, between 9 AM and 4 PM: You could only enter the Pragser Tal with a parking space booked online in advance, with a scheduled bus service (also to be booked in advance), on foot, or by bike. The regulation is expected to return in summer 2027; details will be published in spring. Check them on the official website prags.bz before your arrival.

The small village on Lake Hallstatt in the Salzkammergut is nestled between the lakeshore and steep mountain slopes. Hallstatt belongs to the UNESCO World Heritage Region Hallstatt-Dachstein/Salzkammergut, which has been on the list since 1997.