Grossglockner Pass / Edelweissspitze from Heiligenblut via Hochtor
Carinthia, austria
25.9km 1768m 6.8%
SHCSHC 107
Grossglockner Pass / Edelweissspitze from Heiligenblut via Hochtor
Carinthia, austria
Grossglockner Pass / Edelweissspitze from Heiligenblut via Hochtor is one of cycling's great tests — 25.9km of sustained climbing, gaining 1,768m from base to summit. Averaging 6.8%, the road kicks to 12.2% at its steepest — a serious ramp that demands respect. The 25 hairpin bends define this climb — each switchback a landmark, each straight a test of resolve. The summit at 2,571m sits above the treeline, where the air thins and the views extend to distant peaks. Located in Carinthia, Austria.
- The crux hits between km 15 and km 16 — 9km above 10% averaging 11.6%.
- The 3rd climb in Austria by difficulty.
- The 3rd climb in Austria by elevation gain.
- One of only 119 Super Hors Catégorie climbs in the database.
- Summit above 2500m — expect thin air, snow into early summer, and conditions that change fast.
Distance
25.9km
Avg Gradient
6.8%
Max Gradient
12.2%
Elevation Gain
1768m
Summit
2,571m
Wall Rating
7.6
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What things cost
Typical prices in Austria
€3.60
Coffee
€4.20
Beer
€13.00
Meal
€1.50
Water
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