Bikepacking Austria’s Highest Road, Großglockner | Cycling The Austrian Alps #2

Climbing Austria’s highest road with a bikepacking setup isn’t easy!

We pick up on day two of our bikepacking trip across the Austrian Alps. After a big first day and less than ideal sleeping conditions we are back on our bikes and moving early, taking on Großglockner Austria’s highest road in the heat of summer with tired legs and heavy bikes makes for a challenging day. Follow us as we start the day with a stunning decent past Krimmler Wasserfälle from our freezing sleeping spot on the snow-line of Gerlos Pass as we head towards Austria’s Highest Pass.

Route:
Day 1 – Salzburg City – Gerlos Pass (Tyrol)
Day 2 – Gerlos Pass – Großglockner

Total Distance: 183km
Total Elevation: 1810m

Strava: https://www.strava.com/activities/3604332997

Bikes:
BMC Roadmachine X
Reilly Spectre
Canyon Grail
Rondo Ruut

Bikepacking Gear :
Garmin Edge 810
Apidura Saddle Bag
Ortlieb Frame Bag

We shot this entirely on a GoPro Hero 8 (mixed with some poor Hero 5 footage…sorry about that).

Camping permission was granted by the land owner.

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