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Glödnitz

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About Glödnitz

Glödnitz is worth a stop: 5 minutes from Deutsch Griffen, 31km from Nockalm Road.

Glödnitz is a town located in Austria. With a population of 0, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Glödnitz sits in Austria, where you drive on the right. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Glödnitz to your route.

About Glödnitz

Glödnitz (Slovene: Glodnica) is a municipality in the district of Sankt Veit an der Glan in the Austrian state of Carinthia.

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Where is Glödnitz located?

Glödnitz is located in Austria, Europe. The coordinates are 46.8740 latitude, 14.1191 longitude.

What is the population of Glödnitz?

Glödnitz has a population of approximately 0 people, making it a town in Austria.

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Quick Information

Population
0
Continent
Europe
Country
Austria
Timezone
Coordinates
46.8740, 14.1191

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 Glödnitz

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

scenic viewpoint

Pyramidenkogel Tower

The world's tallest wooden observation tower (100 m) spirals above the Wörthersee, reached by a drivable summit road; go up by lift or 441 steps and down Europe's highest indoor slide.

30 km · about 35 min drive

famous road

Nockalm Road

A 35 km Alpine toll road winding through the gentle Nock Mountains of Carinthia with 52 hairpin bends, crossing the Eisentalhoehe at 2,042 m inside the Nockberge UNESCO biosphere reserve.

31 km · about 35 min drive

famous road

Villach Alpine Road

A 16.5 km panoramic toll road climbing from Villach up the Dobratsch massif to 1,732 m, with sweeping viewpoints over the Julian Alps and the Karawanks along the way.

42 km · about 50 min drive

museum

Porsche Automuseum Gmünd

Private museum in the Carinthian village where the very first Porsche 356 sports cars were hand-built in 1948-50, showing rare early Porsches near the original works.

45 km · about 50 min drive

mountain pass

Soelk Pass

The highest surfaced mountain pass in Styria at 1,788 m, a quiet single-track alternative to the busy Tauern crossings linking the Enns and Mur valleys through unspoilt alpine pasture.

45 km · about 50 min drive

mountain pass

Ljubelj Pass (Loibl Pass)

One of Europe's oldest mountain crossings, this 1,367 m pass between Slovenia and Austria keeps its steep historic cobbled-era road above the modern tunnel: a favourite hairpin climb for drivers and cyclists.

49 km · about 55 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Lake Jasna

A mirror-still emerald lake with a golden ibex statue at the foot of the Vršič Pass near Kranjska Gora.

51 km · about 60 min drive

natural wonder

Zelenci Nature Reserve

Emerald spring lake near Kranjska Gora where the Sava Dolinka river surfaces through white chalk bubbling from the lakebed. The water stays 5-6°C year-round and never freezes; boardwalks lead from a roadside car park.

51 km · about 60 min drive

Driving roads near Glödnitz

  • 30 kmPyramidenkogel TowerThe world's tallest wooden observation tower (100 m) spirals above the Wörthersee, reached by a drivable summit road; go up by lift or 441 steps and down Europe's highest indoor slide.
  • 31 kmNockalm RoadA 35 km Alpine toll road winding through the gentle Nock Mountains of Carinthia with 52 hairpin bends, crossing the Eisentalhoehe at 2,042 m inside the Nockberge UNESCO biosphere reserve.
  • 42 kmVillach Alpine RoadA 16.5 km panoramic toll road climbing from Villach up the Dobratsch massif to 1,732 m, with sweeping viewpoints over the Julian Alps and the Karawanks along the way.
  • 45 kmSoelk PassThe highest surfaced mountain pass in Styria at 1,788 m, a quiet single-track alternative to the busy Tauern crossings linking the Enns and Mur valleys through unspoilt alpine pasture.
  • 49 kmLjubelj Pass (Loibl Pass)One of Europe's oldest mountain crossings, this 1,367 m pass between Slovenia and Austria keeps its steep historic cobbled-era road above the modern tunnel: a favourite hairpin climb for drivers and cyclists.
  • 51 kmLake JasnaA mirror-still emerald lake with a golden ibex statue at the foot of the Vršič Pass near Kranjska Gora.

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

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