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Grossglockner and Carinthia

Four days from Salzburg: the Grossglockner High Alpine Road, the Nockalm Road and a day over Slovenia’s Vršič.

4 days · 3 nights · starts in Salzburg, finishes in Villach

Best months: Jun to Oct, when every pass on it is normally open. For: cars and motorcycles.

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DAY 1

Salzburg to Zell am See

An easy first day to the lake at Zell am See.

Where to stay in Zell am See

Day 1 in Google Maps

DAY 2

Zell am See to Lienz

The Grossglockner High Alpine Road over the Hohe Tauern, then down to Lienz.

Passes and roads: Grossglockner High Alpine Road

Where to stay in Lienz

Day 2 in Google Maps

DAY 3

Lienz to Villach

Along the Drau valley and over the Nockalm Road’s 52 bends to Villach.

Passes and roads: Nockalm Road

Where to stay in Villach

Day 3 in Google Maps

DAY 4

Villach to Villach

Into Slovenia over the Vršič to the Soča valley, back by Bovec and the Predil.

Passes and roads: Vršič Pass

Day 4 in Google Maps

Before you go

Check each pass is open on the day, and read our travel advice for the rules and kit where you’re going. More routes