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The 20 highest road cycling passes in Austria

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Austria, the beautiful alpine country in the heart of Europe, is a true paradise for road cycling enthusiasts. With its majestic mountains, picturesque valleys and breathtaking landscapes, Austria offers some of the most challenging and spectacular road bike passes in the world. One of the most famous road bike passes in Austria is undoubtedly the Grossglockner. But also the Timmelsjoch, Kühtaisattel, Arlbergpass and the Silvretta High Alpine Road are not to be missed. Here you can find the 20 highest road bike passes in Austria.

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Road Cycling · Bruck-Fusch
Großglockner 2504 m - from Bruck an der Großglocknerstraße
Toprecommended route Difficulty difficult
Distance 32.6 km
Duration 3:35 h
Ascent 1,909 m
Descent 169 m

One of the most famous road bike routes in Austria is the Grossglockner High Alpine Road, which leads from Bruck an der Grossglocknerstraße to the ...

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Road Cycling · Ötztal
Timmelsjoch 2474 m - from Sölden
Toprecommended route Difficulty difficult
Distance 21.6 km
Duration 2:00 h
Ascent 1,221 m
Descent 166 m

The Timmelsjoch pass, also known as Passo del Rombo in Italian, rises majestically at an altitude of 2474 metres and connects the picturesque ...

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Road Cycling · Osttirol
Staller Sattel 2052 m - from Huben
Toprecommended route Difficulty difficult
Distance 35 km
Duration 2:35 h
Ascent 1,232 m
Descent 0 m

The majestic Staller Sattel, also known as Passo di Stalle in Italian, is nestled in the imposing mountains and connects the enchanting Antholz ...

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Road Cycling · Bad Kleinkirchheim-Millstätter See-Nockberge
Eisentalhöhe-Nockalmstraße 2049 m - from the Reichenau plain
Toprecommended route Difficulty difficult
Distance 25.3 km
Duration 2:30 h
Ascent 1,447 m
Descent 503 m

To conquer the breathtaking Eisentalhöhe pass on a road bike . To conquer the Nockalm Road is a dream for every enthusiastic road cyclist.

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Road Cycling · Montafon
Silvretta-Hochalpenstraße 2037 m - from Partenen
Toprecommended route Difficulty difficult
Distance 15.3 km
Duration 1:45 h
Ascent 1,004 m
Descent 0 m

Experience the ultimate adventure of road cycling on a breathtaking route to the Bielerhöhe pass of the Silvretta High Alpine Road!

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Road Cycling · Bad Kleinkirchheim-Millstätter See-Nockberge
Schiestelscharte-Nockalmstraße 2027 m - from the Reichenau plain
Toprecommended route Difficulty difficult
Distance 12.3 km
Duration 1:25 h
Ascent 925 m
Descent 1 m

A breathtaking adventure awaits racing bike enthusiasts on a challenging tour to the Schiestelscharte pass on the Nockalm Road, which rises a proud ...

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Road Cycling · Ötztal
Kühtaisattel 2017 m - from Oetz
Toprecommended route Difficulty difficult
Distance 17.7 km
Duration 2:05 h
Ascent 1,236 m
Descent 0 m

A particularly challenging and at the same time breathtaking racing bike route leads to the pass summit of the Kühtaisattel at an altitude of 2017 ...

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Road Cycling · Lechtal
Hahntennjoch 1894 m - from Elmen
Toprecommended route Difficulty difficult
Distance 14.7 km
Duration 1:45 h
Ascent 919 m
Descent 2 m

A breathtaking adventure awaits passionate racing cyclists on the challenging route to the majestic Hahntennjoch.

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Road Cycling · Bad Kleinkirchheim-Millstätter See-Nockberge
Turracher Höhe 1795 m - from the Reichenau plain
Toprecommended route Difficulty difficult
Distance 8.4 km
Duration 1:15 h
Ascent 737 m
Descent 5 m

A road bike tour to the spectacular Turracher Höhe pass in the Gurktaler Alps, Austria, promises an incomparable adventure for passionate cyclists.

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Road Cycling · Lech Zürs und Stuben am Arlberg
Arlbergpass 1793 m - from Klösterle am Arlberg
Toprecommended route Difficulty difficult
Distance 11.6 km
Duration 1:10 h
Ascent 721 m
Descent 0 m

A road bike tour to the impressive Arlbergpass pass at 1793 metres above sea level is undoubtedly a highlight for every enthusiastic cyclist.

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Road Cycling · Schladming-Dachstein
Sölkpass 1788 m - from Stein an der Enns
Toprecommended route Difficulty difficult
Distance 26.2 km
Duration 2:10 h
Ascent 1,121 m
Descent 0 m

A breathtaking road bike tour to the Sölkpass pass at 1788 metres from Stein an der Enns promises an unforgettable adventure for all passionate ...

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Road Cycling · Lech Zürs und Stuben am Arlberg
Flexenpass 1773 m - from Lech
Toprecommended route Difficulty easy
Distance 6.1 km
Duration 0:30 h
Ascent 332 m
Descent 0 m

A picturesque road bike tour through the breathtaking mountain landscape of Vorarlberg leads us today to the top of the Flexen Pass at a proud 1773 ...

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Road Cycling · Bodensee-Rheintal
Furkajoch 1759 m - from Rankweil
Toprecommended route Difficulty difficult
Distance 19.5 km
Duration 2:10 h
Ascent 1,255 m
Descent 1 m

An unforgettable road bike ride awaits us today as we bravely make our way to the breathtaking pass of the Furkajoch at an impressive 1759 metres ...

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Road Cycling · Lungau
Schönfeldsattel 1740 m - from Pichlern
Map / Schönfeldsattel 1740 m - from Pichlern
Toprecommended route Difficulty difficult
Distance 16.3 km
Duration 1:15 h
Ascent 710 m
Descent 61 m

Welcome to a breathtaking road bike tour to the Schönfeldsattel pass at 1740 m, starting from Pichlern!

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Road Cycling · Salzburger Sportwelt
Radstädter Tauernpass 1738 m - from Radstadt
Map / Radstädter Tauernpass 1738 m - from Radstadt
Toprecommended route Difficulty difficult
Distance 20.2 km
Duration 1:45 h
Ascent 908 m
Descent 1 m

The majestic peaks of the Austrian Alps stretch far and high, and in the midst of this breathtaking landscape lies the Radstädter Tauernpass.

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