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Any one done the Grosseglockner pass Austria

tim wandtim wand Posts: 2,945
edited April 2012 in Tour & expedition
Just watching the Hairy Bikers Bakation, As anyone done the pass they are cooking at the top of tonight.

Gpx files or any info would be appreciated.

http://www.google.co.uk/imgres?imgurl=http://www.grossglockner.at/static/cms/grossglockner/bilder/hochalpenstrasse/strassenprofil/profil_gross_de.jpg&imgrefurl=http://www.grossglockner.at/en/hochalpenstrasse/strassenprofil.htm&h=522&w=800&sz=133&tbnid=KxW5Oxk7p7UtoM:&tbnh=90&tbnw=138&prev=/search%3Fq%3Dgrossglockner%2Bpass%26tbm%3Disch%26tbo%3Du&zoom=1&q=grossglockner+pass&docid=nNRzD4qdi6Pv5M&hl=en&sa=X&ei=_I-ET4z0JsTV8QPx1pjDBw&sqi=2&ved=0CE8Q9QEwBQ&dur=369

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  • durhamwaspdurhamwasp Posts: 1,238
    Not done it but have some friends who live close by and its on my to do list. Have a ride up it on Google Maps! Stunning at the top!
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  • tim wandtim wand Posts: 2,945
    Whats the generally acknowledged recognised route? I ve found 3 so far .
    Two of about 16 km and one of 35 km. Its going on my to do list as well, so if anyone nows of cheap accomodation nearby please chip in. As my previous experiences of Austria have been very painful on the wallet.
  • durhamwaspdurhamwasp Posts: 1,238
    Giro ascent from last year:

    http://www.gazzetta.it/Speciali/Girodit ... 3_plan.jpg

    http://www.steephill.tv/players/profile ... ria_13.jpg
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  • pompypompy Posts: 127
    Glad I wasn't the only one who watched that and thought it looked like a good ride! Nice cake too.
  • rodgers73rodgers73 Posts: 2,626
    Careful when you choose to do it though. I drove over it in May 2010 and the top was completely clouded over. The ticket booth at the bottom gives you a discount voucher if its a cloudy day - next trip is free of charge! Be a shame to ride up it to get no view at the top.
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