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Abfaltersbach

Tyrol, Austria · Europe

About Abfaltersbach

Abfaltersbach is worth a stop: 5 minutes from Kartitsch, 34km from Lago di Braies.

Abfaltersbach is a town located in Tyrol, Austria. With a population of 630, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Abfaltersbach sits in Austria, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Vienna time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Abfaltersbach to your route.

About Abfaltersbach

Abfaltersbach is a municipality in the district of Lienz in the Austrian state of Tyrol.

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Where is Abfaltersbach located?

Abfaltersbach is located in Tyrol, Austria, Europe. The coordinates are 46.7572 latitude, 12.5283 longitude.

What is the population of Abfaltersbach?

Abfaltersbach has a population of approximately 630 people, making it a town in Austria.

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Quick Information

Population
630
Continent
Europe
Country
Austria
Region
Tyrol
Timezone
Europe/Vienna
Coordinates
46.7572, 12.5283

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Austria

Police
133
Ambulance
144
Fire
122
All emergencies
112
Driving side
right

Motorway vignette required. ÖAMTC roadside assistance: 120.

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Worth the detour from Abfaltersbach

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

scenic viewpoint

Tre Cime di Lavaredo Viewpoint

One of the Dolomites' most recognisable sights: three massive rock towers rising vertically from alpine meadows, with pull-offs along the toll road.

23 km · about 25 min drive

mountain pass

Staller Sattel

A 2,052 m crossing into Italy's Antholz valley where the one-lane descent runs on an hourly traffic-light slot: downhill minutes 0–15, uphill 30–45, with the Obersee lake right at the summit.

29 km · about 35 min drive

natural wonder

Lago di Braies

A pristine emerald-green alpine lake in the Dolomites surrounded by towering peaks, often called the pearl of the Alps.

34 km · about 40 min drive

mountain pass

Passo Tre Croci

A forested 1,805 m pass east of Cortina d'Ampezzo beneath Monte Cristallo, the road link toward Lake Misurina and the Tre Cime, with sweeping Dolomite views on the descent.

34 km · about 40 min drive

natural wonder

Grossglockner

Austria's highest mountain, viewed across the Pasterze Glacier from the Kaiser-Franz-Josefs-Höhe terrace.

37 km · about 45 min drive

landmark

Cortina d'Ampezzo

The Queen of the Dolomites, an elegant alpine resort town surrounded by dramatic peaks that hosted the 1956 Winter Olympics.

39 km · about 45 min drive

cafe

Grossglockner Summit Cafe

The cafe at the Kaiser-Franz-Josefs-Hohe viewpoint on Austria's most famous alpine road, overlooking the Pasterze glacier at 2,369 metres.

39 km · about 45 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Grossglockner High Alpine Road Viewpoint

Austria's most famous scenic drive, culminating at the Kaiser-Franz-Josefs-Hohe viewpoint facing the Pasterze Glacier and Grossglockner peak.

39 km · about 45 min drive

Driving roads near Abfaltersbach

  • 23 kmTre Cime di Lavaredo ViewpointOne of the Dolomites' most recognisable sights: three massive rock towers rising vertically from alpine meadows, with pull-offs along the toll road.
  • 29 kmStaller SattelA 2,052 m crossing into Italy's Antholz valley where the one-lane descent runs on an hourly traffic-light slot: downhill minutes 0–15, uphill 30–45, with the Obersee lake right at the summit.
  • 34 kmPasso Tre CrociA forested 1,805 m pass east of Cortina d'Ampezzo beneath Monte Cristallo, the road link toward Lake Misurina and the Tre Cime, with sweeping Dolomite views on the descent.
  • 39 kmGrossglockner High Alpine Road ViewpointAustria's most famous scenic drive, culminating at the Kaiser-Franz-Josefs-Hohe viewpoint facing the Pasterze Glacier and Grossglockner peak.
  • 43 kmGrossglockner High Alpine RoadAustria's grandest alpine toll road climbs 36 hairpins to 2,504 m at Edelweissspitze, facing the country's highest peak and the Pasterze glacier; open roughly May to early November.
  • 47 kmPasso GiauA 2,236 m pass of relentless hairpins offering arguably the most jaw-dropping Dolomite panorama near Cortina.

Driving in Austria

Drives on
the right
Petrol
~€1.62/litre
Motorway tolls
None
Vignette
Required, around €12.4 for a short-stay sticker

When to drive here

April to October

Nearby Destinations

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