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Austria Boasts Europe's Highest Mountain Pass Road
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Austria Boasts Europe's Highest Mountain Pass Road

The Grossglockner High Alpine Road, reaching 2,504 meters (8,215 feet), offers breathtaking panoramic views of Austria's highest peak, the Grossglockner. It's a popular scenic drive.

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https://www.grossglockner.at/gg/en/index

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March 30, 2026
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