Fusch an der Großglocknerstraße

When looking for a hotel in Fusch an der Großglocknerstraße, it helps to first clarify the purpose of your trip: Is the Großglockner High Alpine Road the main focus, are you interested in the valleys, or would you like to explore trails with different themes? The Salzburg town of Fusch an der Glocknerstraße is the starting point of the Großglockner High Alpine Road. The Fuschertal and Ferleitental valleys, along with several named visitor attractions, offer further points of interest for planning your trip.

The High Alpine Road as a specific travel focus

The Großglockner High Alpine Road runs from Fusch to Heiligenblut am Großglockner on the Carinthian side. Its full length is 48 kilometres, and it climbs and descends through 36 hairpin bends to the Hochtor at an altitude of 2,504 metres. There are numerous viewpoints along the road. This gives you several points of reference: Fusch marks the start of the road, while its length, hairpin bends and the Hochtor describe the route as a whole. If you include the High Alpine Road in your trip plans, you can consider these key details together rather than equating the starting point with the entire route.

The Fuschertal and Ferleitental valleys

The Fuschertal is 20 kilometres long. The Ferleitental lies in its upper section and is considered the most deeply incised glacial trough valley in the Eastern Alps. Its striking head of the valley is framed by glacier-covered peaks over 3,000 metres high. These details describe two different scales: the length of the Fuschertal and the distinctive shape of the inner Ferleitental. If you are interested in the landscape, this distinction clearly differentiates the longer valley from its striking head.

Trails with different focuses

The “Sagenweg der Hobagoas” circular trail starts in Fusch at the Ponyhof holiday village and explores the legend of the Hobagoas. Nepomuk’s Path of the Senses starts at the tourist information office in Fusch and crosses a bridge directly over a waterfall. The two trails therefore differ in their starting points and themes: the Hobagoas legend is the focus of the legend trail, while Nepomuk’s Path of the Senses features the bridge over the waterfall.

Adventure world and visitor attractions

The first adventure world after the Ferleiten/Fusch an der Glocknerstraße toll station includes a nature trail through the protected area with its larch meadows. It also features the special exhibition “The Highest in Salzburg: Part 1 – The Fascination of Mountains.” Visitor facilities may be staffed seasonally, and the exhibition programme may change. Before your drive, check which facilities and exhibitions are currently available.

Bärenbad Fusch offers a swimming pool as well as food and drinks on a sunny terrace. Opening and offerings are seasonal and may change, so check the latest information before your visit. Another historic point of interest is the Church of Saint Wolfgang in Bad Fusch, built around the year 1400. It complements the landscape and road-related themes with a specific building from the town’s history.

The Fuscher Ache and its fishing stretch

The fishing stretch of the Fuscher Ache begins in the Käfertal, continues through the Ferleitental and then runs through Fusch and Bruck before flowing into the Salzach. This is distinct from the length of the stream itself: from its source in the Käfertal to its confluence with the Salzach, it is about 28 kilometres long. For orientation, both its course through the named places and the approximate length of the entire watercourse are relevant.

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