The most beautiful mountain road in Tyrol
The highest passes and roads in Tyrol
Thanks to the fact that the southern border of Tyrol is the main alpine ridge, this Austrian federal state offers a lot of interesting mountain roads and passes, which are worth a drive and enjoy the views. The Ötztal can even be reached by car over 2,800 meters above sea level. So let's take a look at the most interesting mountain roads that Tyrol has to offer
Drive on the Ötztaler Gletscherstrasse
Through the highest-altitude tunnel in E
Highest altitude asphalt road in Austria leads from Pitze (1420 m asl) (first village above Sölden) up for Europe whopping 2,829 meters above sea level by Rettenbach and Tiefenbach glaciers. In addition, these two glaciers are linked by the highest located road tunnel in Europe. Car park at the glaciers does not serve just for skiers, but also for hikers in the summer. Hikers have here several possibilities for the perfect trips. The most frequently walked path connects Ötztal valley with the neighboring Pitztal. continue reading
Kaunertal Glacier Road
Road leading to the glacier
Kaunertal Gletscherstraße is one of the highest roads in the Alps leading up to a height of 2,750 meters. It is subject to a toll. The road is 26 km long and on the route you will find 29 serpentines and marked stops, where you can see various natural attractions. continue reading
Driving on the Zillertaler Höhenstraße
An adventurous ride over the Ziller Valley
Zillertaler Höhenstraße is a narrow and steep road built on the western side of the valley – basically high above the famous town of Zell am Ziller. It starts in Hippach and ends in Ried am Zillertal. If you run out of energy, you can leave it earlier in three places and go down into the valley. The road is 40 km long with the highest point of 2,041 m above sea level and in total you ascend and descend almost two thousand meters. A total of 29 turns are also waiting for you. The road is narrow with occasional avoidance points. The ride is also complicated by the fact that you can meet a regular bus or trucks supplying mountain alms. However, the views are worth it although there are not many official places where you can stop. continue reading
Staller Sattel
Traffic-controlled pass
The Staller Sattel (2,052 meters above sea level) is interesting because, thanks to its narrow road, it is driven by a traffic light that emits one-way cars at hourly intervals. continue reading
Kühtai Pass
The famous pass in the Stubai Alps
The Kühtai Pass (2,017 m above sea level) can be found in the north of the Stubai Alps. It is not only a well-known ski resort, but in summer also an excellent starting point for mountain hikes. It is also the road link between the Ötztal and Sellraintal valleys. continue reading
