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A road trip is a great way to explore the world. Whether it\u2019s in a rental car or a personal vehicle, tourists will get to see a lot more than they would catching a flight.<\/p>\n
According to the road trip experts at Grand Prix Grand Tours, there\u2019s a gorgeous route in Austria that\u2019s one of the best road trips in the world.<\/p>\n
The Grossglockner High Alpine Road is Austria\u2019s highest mountain pass road and is named after the country\u2019s highest mountain. The beautiful route is one of the most scenic in the Alps.<\/p>\n
Simon Mawdsley, co-founder of Grand Prix Grand Tours, said: \u201cThe legendary Grossglockner High Alpine Road is one of the most beautiful routes in the world. The serpentine circuit guides you on a 48-kilometre journey through the Austrian Alps to the base of Grossglockner, the country\u2019s highest mountain.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe spectacular peak lies at the centre of Hohe Tauern National Park. Along the way, you\u2019ll venture through verdant mountain pastures, flower meadows and pristine lakes before reaching the highlight of the route: the black mountain of Grossglockner.<\/p>\n
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READ MORE <\/strong> Pilot shares \u2018game-changing\u2019 travel tip that \u2018saves precious time\u2019<\/strong><\/p>\n \u201cThe 2,504 metre peak is the highest in the Alpine Republic and towers over the surrounding landscape. During your road trip, you can stop for hikes and visit Edelweiss-Spitze, the highest vantage point along the route.<\/p>\n \u201cYou should also take some time to visit Nassfeld Speicher, a breathtaking small lake fed by two waterfalls. The Grossglockner High Alpine Road is open from early May until the beginning of November and can be completed in around two hours.\u201d<\/p>\n A tourist \u2018Vicki F\u2019 wrote on Tripadvisor: \u201cStunning road to drive, beautiful scenery if the weather is nice. Perfect view.\u201d<\/p>\n Don’t miss… <\/strong> We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info<\/p>\n Another visitor \u2018Mvanting\u2019 said: \u201cThis was a highlight on our trip to Austria. The trip was amazing. Our best stop was at a waterfall.\u201d<\/p>\n Tourists can start the route in the Austrian city of Salzburg, Mozart\u2019s birthplace and the filming location for The Sound of Music.<\/p>\n It costs 40 euros (\u00a334) to drive a private vehicle along the Grossglockner High Alpine Road but only 32 euros (\u00a327) if it\u2019s an electric or hydrogen car. Tourists can buy their tickets online.<\/p>\n Britons must be 18 years or older to drive in Austria and should have a full UK driving licence with insurance and vehicle ownership documents.<\/p>\n Tourists will also need to check the local driving laws as these vary across Europe and drivers can be fined for breaking them.<\/p>\n If Austria doesn\u2019t appeal, why not take a look at Europe\u2019s most spectacular road trip route, a Faroe Island adventure?<\/p>\n![](\"https:\/\/cdn.images.express.co.uk\/img\/dynamic\/25\/590x\/secondary\/TRAVEL-Grossglockner-4923806.jpg?r=1692798971512\")
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