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Grossglockner (grōs`glôknər), peak, 12,460 ft (3,797 m) high, in Tyrol, S Austria, the highest point in the Hohe Tauern range and in Austria. It is traversed by the Grossglocknerstrasse (built 1930–35), a magnificent Alpine highway rising up to 7,770 ft (2,368 m). On the mountain is the great Pasterze glacier, which grew to its greatest extent in the mid-1800s. It is now 7.6 sq mi (19.8 sq km) in area and 5 mi (8 km) long.
GrossglocknerHighest peak in Austria, in the Hohe Tauern range. It reaches an elevation of 12,457 ft (3,797 m) and was first climbed in 1800. A noted glacier on the mountain is the Pasterze Glacier, 5 mi (8 km) long and 3 mi (5 km) wide. Winter sports, mountain climbing, and beautiful scenery have made Grossglockner a tourist attraction. Grossglockner the highest peak in Austria, part of the Hohe Tauern range. Altitude, 3,797 m. The peak is composed of crystalline rock and has the shape of a sharpened pyramid. On the eastern slope are glaciers up to 9 km long. Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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No references found | It did them proud and they crossed seven countries with no problems, even when tackling the Grossglockner in the Austrian Alps, the highest road possible to drive by car. uk (0845 264 0608) offers seven nights' all-inclusive at fourstar hotel in Sharm el Sheikh from pounds 276, ex-Manchester May 4 (based on two adults and two children sharing) MOUNTAINS & TRAINS OF AUSTRIA Archers Direct (0871 423 8638) offers seven nights' B&B in alpine region from lakeside town of Zell am See to city of Salzburg, incl Cog & Pinto train from Jenbach to Achensee, Zillertal train, Salzburg, Grossglockner. Grossglockner Alpine Road The Grossglockner alpine road is one of the most visited alpine roads in the continent. |
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