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Cycling day trip from Bruck an der Großglocknerstraße to Heiligenblut am Großglockner

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Bruck an der Großglocknerstraße to Heiligenblut am Großglockner

9 h 44 min
Duration
128.4 km
Distance
3,810 m
Ascent
3,285 m
Descent
13.2 km/h
Avg. speed
1,543 m
Max. altitude

Get ready for an Alpine epic! This cycling route takes you from Bruck an der Großglocknerstraße—your classic gateway to Austria’s legendary mountains—over to the postcard-perfect village of Heiligenblut am Großglockner.

The ride packs in about 128 km with a whopping 3,800 meters of climbing, so bring your mountain legs. Most of your ride is on paved or asphalt surfaces, cruising along quiet roads and the occasional cycle path, but there’s just enough variety to keep things interesting. You’ll wind your way up through forests and meadows, catching jaw-dropping views of Austria’s highest peak, the Großglockner (3,798 m), before a thrilling descent to Heiligenblut—famous for its striking church and dramatic mountain backdrop.

Take plenty of stops for photos and snacks, especially as you reach the high point: this is one of Europe’s dream cycling routes! Heiligenblut awaits at the end, offering cozy cafés and classic mountain charm—a perfect finish after an unforgettable ride.

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Glocknerkönig
Road bike
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Glocknerkönig

Cycling route in Bruck an der Großglocknerstraße, Salzburg, Austria

27.3 km
Distance
1,699 m
Ascent
222 m
Descent
Fusch Grossglockner
Road bike
Bojan Marcic
2

Fusch Grossglockner

Cycling route in Bruck an der Großglocknerstraße, Salzburg, Austria

Beautiful panoramic mountain road. Quite steep, with stunning views all along the way.
19.1 km
Distance
1,605 m
Ascent
26 m
Descent
Grossglockner route
Road bikeMTB
Hrvoje Jurić
2

Grossglockner route

Cycling route in Bruck an der Großglocknerstraße, Salzburg, Austria

Grosglockner route
51.6 km
Distance
2,423 m
Ascent
828 m
Descent
EDL
Road bike
PETR4548
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EDL

Cycling route in Bruck an der Großglocknerstraße, Salzburg, Austria

Příklad: No speciálně vybudované Cyklostezky Muze plavba pohodlně bez výzvy klonus udelat za Torbole Riva del Garda. Cestou existuje řada odpočívadla mnoho krásných Lavičky zvou k lenošení.
29.5 km
Distance
1,804 m
Ascent
7 m
Descent
BPM - die Glocknererklimmung von Bruck
Road bike
phil_deluxe
1

BPM - die Glocknererklimmung von Bruck

Cycling route in Bruck an der Großglocknerstraße, Salzburg, Austria

The first 7km to Fusch are perfect for warming up well to tackle the steep 12% gradient of the Glockner Alpine Road. The turnoff to Edelweißspitze is the final climb, over a paved road, demanding the last reserves, but offering the best view. Unfortunately, the traffic was already quite heavy, and…
29 km
Distance
1,876 m
Ascent
235 m
Descent
Grossglockner climb from Fusch (fr north)
Road bike
Adrian
0

Grossglockner climb from Fusch (fr north)

Cycling route in Bruck an der Großglocknerstraße, Salzburg, Austria

27.2 km
Distance
2,019 m
Ascent
264 m
Descent
0

Großklocknertour 2017 1. Etappe

Cycling route in Bruck an der Großglocknerstraße, Salzburg, Austria

Bruck, Fuschertörl, Kaiser Franz Josefshöhe, Heiliegenblut with overnight stay
64.6 km
Distance
2,388 m
Ascent
1,844 m
Descent
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Road bike
Dodko Vel
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Cycling route in Bruck an der Großglocknerstraße, Salzburg, Austria

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59 km
Distance
2,620 m
Ascent
1,022 m
Descent
0

Grossglockner

Cycling route in Bruck an der Großglocknerstraße, Salzburg, Austria

61.2 km
Distance
2,832 m
Ascent
2,362 m
Descent
0

Day 70

Cycling route in Bruck an der Großglocknerstraße, Salzburg, Austria

42.7 km
Distance
2,018 m
Ascent
1,567 m
Descent
Großglockner / Edelweißspitze
Road bike
0

Großglockner / Edelweißspitze

Cycling route in Bruck an der Großglocknerstraße, Salzburg, Austria

Ab der Mautstation geht es fast pausenlos nur in 2 stelligen % bergauf. Die letzten 2 km hinauf zur Edelweißspitze sind dann durchweg mit ca 16% zu fahren und das ganze auf Kleinpflastersteine.
30.4 km
Distance
1,818 m
Ascent
17 m
Descent

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