Carinthia · Austria
Nockalm Road
Krems in Kärnten to Reichenau
A 34 km toll road swinging over the soft, grass-domed Nockberge, cresting around 2,042 m. All rhythm rather than drama, 52 corners you settle into like a metronome.
The Nockalmstraße is a 34 km panoramic toll road through the Nockberge of Carinthia, running between Innerkrems and Ebene Reichenau and topping out around 2042 m. It is known for its rhythmic switchbacks across the soft grass-domed Nock peaks within a nature park, and is open roughly May to October. Mind the seasonal closure, the toll and grazing livestock on open sections.
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Where it runs20.4 mi · point to point
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Character
More hairpins than 9 in 10 roads · the most hairpins in Austria, by our count in the catalogue.
Corners
busiest around mile 1Elevation
under 4%4–8%over 8%1,104.4 – 2,049.2 mFrom the road
Points of interest3 stops
- SchiestelscharteViewpoint13 mi in
- Wilde NockbergeLandmark3.1 mi in
- Silva MagicaLandmark10 mi in
Hazards
- May-October closure
- Toll road
- Open-range livestock
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“This road features 52 hairpin bends (104 in total for the round trip) weaving through mountains and valleys. The road is in excellent condition, with well-distributed curves that make the ride smooth.”
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