What are the most spectacular roads in Austria?

Nestled in the heart of Central Europe, Austria beckons with its majestic Alpine landscapes and a web of roads that traverse these natural wonders. Among these, the Großglockner-Hochalpenstraße stands out, a feat of engineering that snakes through the Austrian Alps, providing drivers with unrivaled panoramas and an adrenaline-charged experience. Not to be outdone, the Silvretta Hochalpenstraße, often dubbed the 'Dream road of the Alps,' lives up to its moniker with its sweeping vistas and cascading landscapes that are nothing short of picturesque.

Then there's the challenge of Timmelsjoch, rising as the crown jewel of the Ötztal Alps, testing the mettle of drivers with its steep gradients and demanding turns, all while rewarding them with views that seem plucked straight from a postcard.

Indeed, each road in Austria is a journey, not just in distance, but also in the sensory delights they offer. From undulating valleys to the rugged mountain tops, these routes are not merely stretches of asphalt; they are experiences, capturing the very essence of Austria's awe-inspiring beauty.

Austria has some of the most exciting mountain roads and exhilarating driving experiences of the world. With incredible views, narrow tunnels, countless hairpins, steep inclines and twisty turns, the country offers 12 scenic Alpine drives.

Whether you're a driving enthusiast or a nature lover, these roads promise an odyssey that etches itself into memory, capturing the spirit of Austria's mesmerizing landscapes.

Dobratsch is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 2.143m (7,030ft) above the sea level, located in the Austrian province of Carinthia, near the Italian and Slovenian borders.

Hohe Mut Alm is a high mountain hut at an elevation of 2.652m (8,700ft) above the sea level, located in the Ötztal Alps in Tyrol, Austria.

Palinkopf is an international high mountain peak at an elevation of 2.863m (9,393ft) above the sea level, located on the border between Switzerland and Austria. It’s one of the highest roads of Europe.

Darmstädter Hütte is an Austrian mountain hut in the Tyrolean Alps, at an elevation of 2.383m (7,818ft) above the sea level. The average gradient is 9.1%.

Schattberg West is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 2.087m (6,847ft) above the sea level, located in the state of Salzburg in Austria.

Hoadl Haus is a high mountain bar at an elevation of 2.338m (7,670ft) above the sea level, located in the Austrian state of Tyrol.

Gipfelbahn is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 2.173m (7,129ft) above the sea level, located in Salzburg in the area of Pinzgau in Austria.

Kaprun Hochgebirgsstauseen is a high mountain reservoir at an elevation of 2.038m (6,686ft) above the sea level, located in Salzburg, Austria.

Zeblasjoch is an international high mountain pass at an elevation of 2.535m (8,316ft) above the sea level, located on the border of Austria and Switzerland.

Wildkogel is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 2.086m (6,843ft) above the sea level, located in Oberpinzgau in Salzburg, Austria.

Rotmoosalm is an alpine hut at an elevation of 2.037m (6,683ft) above the sea level, located in the beautiful Gais valley, in the district of Innsbruck-Land in the Austrian state of Tyrol.

Wanglspitz is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 2.405m (7,890ft) above the sea level, located in the west Austrian province of Tyrol.

Kreuzkogel is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 2.643m (8,671ft) above the sea level, located south of Salzburg, in Austria.

Tuxer Ferner is a glacier at an elevation of 2.615m (8,579ft) above the sea level, located in the Austrian state of Tyrol.

Thurntaler is a high mountain peak at elevation of 2.390m (7,841ft) above the sea level, located in the Austrian state of Tyrol.

Schmiedingersee is a high mountain lake at an elevation of 2.392m (7,847ft) above the sea level, located southwest of Salzburg, in Austria.

Z1 Aussichtsplattform is an observation deck at an elevation of 2.575m (8,448ft) above the sea level, located in the Austrian state of Tyrol.

Schartenkogel is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 2.289m (7,509ft) above the sea level, located in the Austrian state of Tyrol.

Patscherkofel is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 2.250m (7,381ft) above the sea level, located in the Austrian state of Tyrol.

Pfaffenbichl is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 2.303m (7,555ft) above the sea level, located in the west Austrian province of Tyrol.

Goldeck is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 2.110m (6,922ft) above the sea level, located in Carinthia, Austria.

Zillertal is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 2.367m (7,765ft) above the sea level, located in the Austrian state of Tyrol.

Jenner is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 1.786m (5,859ft) above the sea level, located on the border of Germany and Austria.

The Roßfeldpanoramastraße (Rossfeld Panoramic Road) is a very scenic toll-Alpine drive located in the state of Bavaria, in Germany.

Kepa-Mittagskogel is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 2.145m (7,037ft) above the sea level, located on the border of Slovenia and Austria.

Stoderzinken Alpenstraße is a very scenic drive subject to a toll located in the Austrian state of Styria, offering rewarding panoramas.

Heidelberger Hütte is a high mountain refuge at an elevation of 2.264m (7,427ft) above the sea level, located in the Swiss canton of Graubünden.

Wildes Mannle is a high mountain peak located in the Austrian state of Tyrol. To the south of the peak, a gravel mountain road climbs up to 2,648m (8,687ft) above sea level.