2The Grossglockner High Alpine Road, Austria

Route: Bruck – Heiligenblut – Bruck Distance: 48 km (30 miles) Best Time to Go: May to October. Austria’s Grossglockner High Alpine Road is one of Europe’s most spectacular mountain drives. Rising to 2,504 meters (8,215 feet), this route offers panoramic views of glaciers, rugged peaks, and lush valleys. Don’t miss the Kaiser-Franz-Josefs-Höhe viewpoint, where you can spot the Pasterze Glacier.