A Wild Unpaved Road to Golzentipp in the Austrian Alps

Golzentipp is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 2,236m (7,335ft) above sea level, located in the Austrian state of Tyrol.

Golzentipp

Is the Road to Golzentipp Unpaved?

The peak is located in the southern part of the country, near the Italian border. The road to the summit is completely unpaved. It’s a chairlift access trail, and a 4x4 vehicle is recommended due to its steepness. It is closed to private vehicles and completely impassable in winter.

How Long is the Road to Golzentipp?

Starting from Rals, the road to the summit is 8.6 km (5.34 miles) long. Over this distance, the elevation gain is 719m, and the average gradient is 8.36%.

Is Golzentipp Worth the Drive?

Nestled between the Lienz Dolomites and the Carnic Alps, the summit is crowned with an impressive summit cross. Known for its breathtaking alpine scenery, you’ll have a limitless view of the Lienz Dolomites, Hohe Tauern, the Carnic Ridge, and the Sesto Dolomites. You can even see the Großglockner.
Pic: bunter Regenbogen

 

 

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