The Top 20 Mountain Passes in High Tauern
Whether it be for the views, for the climbs or for the downhill descents, browse our list of the best mountain passes in High Tauern and make your next adventure one to remember. Contributed by the community, for the community, each mountain pass Highlight is a personal recommendation you know you can trust, so simply find your favorite and go.
Last updated: October 26, 2025
Untere Pfandlscharte
Highlight • Mountain Pass
A good place to take a deep breath before heading to the Spielmann.
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Zopetscharte (2,958 m)
Highlight • Mountain Pass
At 2,958 meters, the Zopetscharte in the Venediger Group in East Tyrol marks the highest point of the entire Venediger Höhenweg, which connects the alpine bases on the south side …
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Krimmler Tauern Pass
Highlight • Mountain Pass
Historical transition over the main Alpine ridge. Much committed in former times. That's why there are sometimes properly paved sections. As it is an important junction in the network of …
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Ascent to Franz-Josefs-Höhe via Großglockner High Alpine Road
Highlight (Segment) • Mountain Pass
A beautiful stage through one of the most impressive regions Austria has to offer. The climb of approximately 1,200 meters takes a while, but the diverse scenery never gets boring, even in cloudy weather.
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Klammljoch Pass
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At the Klammljoch at 2,295 meters above sea level, also called Passo the Gola, is the Alpine crossing between the Rieserfernergruppe and the Venediger group. It connects the villages of …
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