The Großglockner High Alpine Road begins in the village center of Bruck and climbs into Hohe Tauern National Park. The village itself offers other attractions: neo-Gothic church architecture, a seasonal nativity scene, a hike up Brucker Berg, and activities related to water, cycling and salt. For planning purposes, these highlights can be easily distinguished: the Alpine road combines the route with exhibitions, while the churches, the river and activities in the village each offer their own focus.

Großglockner High Alpine Road and exhibitions

The road climbs to over 2,500 meters above sea level into Hohe Tauern National Park. Along the Großglockner High Alpine Road, visitors can access eight free exhibitions. Their topics range from alpine ecology and the history of road construction to a Roman sanctuary at a mountain pass. If you are interested in nature and cultural topics as well as the road itself, you can include these exhibitions as part of your route. This way, the journey through the high alpine region is not the only focus; the ecology and history presented there are also part of the experience.

Arriving and finding your way around Bruck

Bruck-Fusch railway station is a useful point of reference for getting your bearings in the village: it is right in the village center. Many accommodations and restaurants are within walking distance from there. The Großglockner High Alpine Road also begins in the village center. The center therefore provides a convenient geographical reference for arriving and planning your route; the walkable distance applies to the many accommodations and restaurants from the station.

Another activity also starts in the village center: the hike up Brucker Berg takes about two hours. This approximate time gives you a guide for planning your day. If you are weighing up different ways to get active, you can compare the hike with the many mountain biking routes: an approximate duration is given for Brucker Berg, while the cycling routes lead to hidden alpine pastures and impressive panoramic mountain views.

Churches, architecture and the nativity scene

Today’s Marienkirche in Bruck was built in 1868/69 to the plans of architect Friedrich von Schmidt and is neo-Gothic in style. Its construction dates and architectural style give the church a clear focus on architectural history. The Marienweg is also part of the village’s religious heritage: pilgrims reach Bruck via this route.

From the beginning of Advent until Candlemas, a large nativity scene depicting various episodes from the story of the birth of Jesus is displayed in the monastery church of St. Anton. Most of the figures date from the 18th century. The monastery church is open daily from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. The nativity scene can be viewed from the beginning of Advent until Candlemas; the church building and its seasonal display therefore offer different reasons to include both churches in your travel plans.

River, cycling and activities in the village

The Fuscher Ache flows through Fusch and Bruck before joining the Salzach. Its course adds a distinct geographical feature in the village to the high alpine route. For outdoor activities, you can also choose between the hike up Brucker Berg and the many mountain biking routes. You can plan for around two hours for the hike; the cycling routes lead to alpine pastures and panoramic mountain views.

The Schlossbad Bruck has a large covered children's pool with a small waterslide, a play stream and a play ship. The Pinzgauer Natur Salz Grotte in Bruck offers a different experience: it is equipped with around 12 tons of original Himalayan natural salt stones. Together with the river, hiking and cycling routes, these two attractions broaden the range of activities beyond culture and the High Alpine Road.

Discover more destinations: Aufhausen, Gries im Pinzgau, Sankt Georgen, Schüttdorf, Niedernsill, Bucheben, Unken, Dienten am Hochkönig.

For the overarching travel overview: Zell am See.