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Sankt Jakob in Defereggen

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About Sankt Jakob in Defereggen

Sankt Jakob in Defereggen is worth a stop: 15 minutes from Sankt Veit in Defereggen, 31km from Lago di Braies.

Sankt Jakob in Defereggen is a town located in Tyrol, Austria. With a population of 0, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Sankt Jakob in Defereggen 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 Sankt Jakob in Defereggen to your route.

About Sankt Jakob in Defereggen

Sankt Jakob in Defereggen (Southern Bavarian: St. Jakoub in Dejfreggin) is a municipality in the district of Lienz in the Austrian state of Tyrol.

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Where is Sankt Jakob in Defereggen located?

Sankt Jakob in Defereggen is located in Tyrol, Austria, Europe. The coordinates are 46.9197 latitude, 12.3314 longitude.

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Sankt Jakob in Defereggen 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
Region
Tyrol
Timezone
Europe/Vienna
Coordinates
46.9197, 12.3314

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 Sankt Jakob in Defereggen

8 notable places within an hour's 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.

11 km · about 20 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.

31 km · about 35 min drive

natural wonder

Grossglockner

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

32 km · about 35 min drive

waterfall

Krimmler Waterfalls

Austria's highest waterfall and the fifth-highest in the world, cascading 380 metres in three stages through the Hohe Tauern.

34 km · about 40 min 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.

34 km · about 40 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.

36 km · about 40 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.

36 km · about 40 min drive

national park

Hohe Tauern National Park

The largest national park in the Alps, encompassing the Grossglockner peak, Pasterze glacier, and over 300 mountains above 3,000 metres.

37 km · about 40 min drive

Driving roads near Sankt Jakob in Defereggen

  • Right hereStaller 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 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.
  • 36 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.
  • 38 kmGerlos Alpine RoadA scenic toll road over the Gerlos Pass with a panoramic view straight onto the Krimml Waterfalls.
  • 39 kmGerlos PassA wide, fast Alpine pass connecting the Salzburg and Tyrol regions, popular for its sweeping bends and proximity to the Krimml Waterfalls.
  • 42 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.

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

Other places to explore near Sankt Jakob in Defereggen.

Sankt Veit in Defereggen

🇦🇹 Austria

8 km away

Prägraten

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Innervillgraten

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12 km awayPop. 938

Virgen

🇦🇹 Austria

13 km awayPop. 1,117

San Martino

🇮🇹 Italy

14 km awayPop. 315

Hopfgarten in Defereggen

🇦🇹 Austria

16 km awayPop. 249

Außervillgraten

🇦🇹 Austria

17 km away

Matrei in Osttirol

🇦🇹 Austria

18 km awayPop. 2,482

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