Salzburg / Hohe Tauern, Austria · from Bruck via Fusch and Ferleiten
Großglockner – Edelweißspitze
The Großglockner High Alpine Road from Fusch is Austria's ultimate mountain climb. Gradients stay locked around 8-10% through alpine meadows up to the Fuscher Törl, before a final 1.5 km cobbled spur ramps up to the 2,571 m Edelweißspitze summit.
Summit elevation: 2571 m
Route overview
Großglockner – Edelweißspitze · from Bruck via Fusch and Ferleiten
Schematic road geometry from the routed track, with 26 detected hairpins marked (filled markers are tighter than 15 m radius). Use it to see the shape of the climb, not for navigation.
Measured road detail
Taken from the Großglockner – Edelweißspitze track used by the 3D flyover: Bruck → Fusch → Ferleiten → Edelweißspitze · 1,498 road points
- Measured length
- 29.7 km
- Measured ascent
- 1846 m
- Elevation range
- 755 → 2571 m
- Hairpins detected
- 26
- Tightest hairpin
- 2.6 m radius
- Surface
- paved · cobblestone
The routed track measures bruck → fusch → ferleiten → edelweißspitze, a slightly different start or finish than the from Bruck via Fusch and Ferleiten profile this page simulates, so its length and ascent are reported separately from the headline figures above.
Tightest hairpins on Großglockner – Edelweißspitze
- 7.4 km · 823 mRight · 3.1 m
- 14.9 km · 1157 mLeft · 2.6 m
- 28.9 km · 2491 mLeft · 9.7 m
- 29.0 km · 2503 mRight · 8.3 m
- 29.3 km · 2537 mLeft · 8.2 m
- 29.5 km · 2561 mLeft · 9.2 m
Landmarks along the way
- Fusch
- Ferleiten toll station
- Edelweißspitze
Hairpins and elevations are derived from the routed track; road data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).
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Großglockner – Edelweißspitze and the Tour
Opened in 1935, the Großglockner road is a monumental civil engineering landmark across the High Tauern national park. It has served as the royal stage of the Tour of Austria for decades, crowning the annual "Glocknerkönig" (King of the Glockner).
In the annual Glocknerkönig event, Austrian climber Rene Pammer set the outright Ultra category course record in 2025 with a time of 1:22:05.5 on the 28.9 km route to the Edelweißspitze.
1:22:05.5 for the full 28.9 km Ultra course from Ferleiten to the 2,571 m cobbled summit.
Riding it yourself
When to go
Open from early May to late October. June features the car-free Glocknerkönig day, providing an ideal traffic-free window to tackle the 1,750 m ascent.
Base & logistics
Base yourself in Bruck or Fusch at the foot of the northern climb. The final 1.5 km section to Edelweißspitze is paved with historic cobblestones — carry sturdy tyres and windproof gear for the summit.
FAQ
How long is the Großglockner – Edelweißspitze climb?
From Bruck via Fusch and Ferleiten, the climb is about 28.9 km with roughly 1815 m of elevation gain at 6.3% average gradient (based on the simplified profile used by this simulator; published figures vary slightly by source).
How long does it take to cycle up Großglockner – Edelweißspitze?
It depends almost entirely on your power-to-weight ratio. Use the simulator on this page: enter your FTP and weight, and a physics model (air resistance, rolling resistance, gravity) estimates your time on the gradient profile.
Can I see Großglockner – Edelweißspitze in 3D before riding it?
Yes. The route overview on this page has a 3D flyover that follows the real road: 1,498 routed points covering Bruck → Fusch → Ferleiten → Edelweißspitze, with terrain, gradient and the road's own bends. It runs in the browser, no account needed.
How many hairpins does Großglockner – Edelweißspitze have?
26 hairpin bends are detected on the routed track, the tightest turning inside a 2.6 m radius. They are marked on the 2D sketch and ridden in order in the 3D flyover.
How accurate is the time simulation?
The simulator uses a simplified segment profile and standard road bike assumptions (CdA 0.32, Crr 0.004, 8 kg bike). It does not model wind, drafting, altitude, surface or pacing errors, so treat the result as a realistic estimate, not a guarantee.
How should I train for Großglockner – Edelweißspitze?
Sustained climbs reward steady threshold and sweet spot work plus a power-to-weight improvement over weeks, not days. TrainCraft builds structured cycling training plans and adapts them when you miss sessions, using fatigue science (CTL/ATL/TSB).
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