Best in Austria Hohe Tauern National Park
Hohe Tauern National Park is a protected mountain area that the Grossglockner High Alpine Road crosses.
Hohe Tauern National Park operates in the National park segment.
Hohe Tauern National Park: Disambiguation
Hohe Tauern National Park is not a single mountain. Hohe Tauern National Park is not a ski resort. Hohe Tauern National Park is not the Grossglockner High Alpine Road itself.
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Hohe Tauern National Park: Core Facts
- Entity type
- National park
- Established
- 1981 (Carinthia section), extended across Salzburg and Tyrol by 1992
- Status
- Largest national park in Austria and the Alps
- Provinces covered
- Salzburg, Carinthia, Tyrol
- Highest point
- Grossglockner, 3,798 m
- Notable glacier
- Pasterze glacier
- Road within park
- Grossglockner High Alpine Road
- Verified
- 2026-09-26
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Hohe Tauern National Park: Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hohe Tauern National Park?
Hohe Tauern National Park is Austria's largest national park, spanning parts of Salzburg, Carinthia and Tyrol around the Grossglockner massif.
Does the Grossglockner road pass through the national park?
Yes, the entire Grossglockner High Alpine Road runs within Hohe Tauern National Park boundaries.
What wildlife is in Hohe Tauern National Park?
It protects alpine species such as marmots, ibex and golden eagles, along with glacier and high-altitude ecosystems around the Grossglockner.
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