Grossglockner and Carinthia's lakes with a caravan

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This trip is planned for 24 Jul – 03 Aug 2027.

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Day 1 · Sat 24/07 3:30 hr

From Nuremberg to the Salzkammergut foothills

Arrival with a stopover

A deliberately short first leg, so the arrival day stays relaxed.

Start

Nuremberg

This is where your journey begins. You'll drive with the caravan and 100 km/h sticker heading south on the A8 into the Alps.

child-friendly
302 km · 3:30 hr
Campsite

Camping-Resort Zugspitze / Panorama Camping Harras

Family-friendly campsite in the Chiemgau with mountain views, a good stopover after around four hours of driving. There's a bathing pond and plenty of space for the kids to let off steam. Ideal for splitting the journey into two stages.

38–52 € / night child-friendly
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Day 2 · Sun 25/07 2:30 hr

Into the Salzburger Land to the Krimmler Wasserfälle

Stage into the Oberpinzgau

The Gerlospass involves a bit of climbing with a caravan, but is noticeably more moderate than the Grossglockner.

161 km · 2:30 hr
Campsite

Camping Krimml

A quiet mountain campsite near the Krimmler Wasserfälle, perfect as a base for your waterfall day. From here you can reach the start of the waterfall trail easily on foot or with a short drive. Crisp mountain air and views of the Hohe Tauern.

34–46 € / night child-friendly
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Day 3 · Mon 26/07

Krimmler Wasserfälle

Nature & hiking

A full day at the waterfall — bring sturdy footwear and a rain jacket for the spray.

1 km · 1 min
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Nature

Krimmler Wasserfälle

With a drop of 380 metres, the Krimmler Wasserfälle are among the highest in Europe. The well-maintained waterfall trail winds up in switchbacks past several viewing platforms to the upper tier, with the spray providing welcome cooling. An impressive natural experience for kids too, with plenty of rest stops along the way.

4 hr 4–8 € / person child-friendly
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Day 4 · Tue 27/07 1:24 hr

Move to Heiligenblut at the foot of the Grossglockner

Base camp for the pass

Deliberately NOT towing over the Grossglockner: the Felbertauernstrasse is the caravan-friendly bypass.

The caravan now stays put in Heiligenblut for two nights.

106 km · 1:22 hr
Campsite

Camping Grossglockner Heiligenblut

Campsite right at the southern foot of the Grossglockner Hochalpenstrasse, with views of the pilgrimage church and the mountains. The ideal base to park the caravan and drive the pass the next day without the trailer. Indoor pool and well-kept sanitary facilities in the village.

36–50 € / night child-friendly
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Day 5 · Wed 28/07 30 min

Grossglockner Hochalpenstrasse without the trailer

Alpine pass & panorama

Without the trailer, the pass is a completely relaxed drive in the car.

Allow enough time for the return, back to the campsite in Heiligenblut in the evening.

18 km · 14 min · 40–42 €
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Sight

Kaiser-Franz-Josefs-Höhe

The viewing platform at 2,369 metres looks straight out onto the Grossglockner and the Pasterze, Austria's largest glacier. There's a visitor centre, marmots to spot, and often ibex on the slopes. A highlight you can reach in a relaxed way with just the tow vehicle.

2:30 hr 0 € / person child-friendly
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22 km · 17 min
3
Sight

Edelweissspitze

At 2,571 metres, the highest drivable point on the panoramic road, reached via a short, steep side turn. From the viewing platform, on clear days you can see over 30 peaks above 3,000 metres. The narrow ascent is only recommended without a trailer.

1 hr 0 € / person child-friendly
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Day 6 · Thu 29/07 1:48 hr

On to Carinthia and the Millstätter See

Swimming & relaxation

After the pass day, a deliberately quiet moving day with a swimming afternoon.

113 km · 1:50 hr
Campsite

Terrassencamping am Millstätter See

A terraced campsite with its own lake access on the warmest of Carinthia's large lakes, ideal for swimming and relaxed afternoons by the water. Direct access into the lake and sunbathing lawns with mountain views. A good base for two nights by the lake.

40–58 € / night child-friendly
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Day 7 · Fri 30/07 1:06 hr

Millstätter See and a trip to the Weissensee

Car-free lakeshore

No cars on the south shore: use a bike, walking boots, or the excursion boat.

44 km · 34 min
4
Nature

Weissensee – car-free south shore

The Weissensee is the highest bathing lake in the Alps, with drinking-water quality, and its south shore is car-free, reachable only on foot, by bike or by boat. Clear turquoise water, shady coves and a lakeside path make it a natural gem. Perfect for a peaceful day of swimming and walking.

5 hr 0–12 € / person child-friendly
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Day 8 · Sat 31/07 1:36 hr

To the Wörthersee and up the Pyramidenkogel

Lake & views

Arrival in the morning, tower in the afternoon, then into the water.

77 km · 1:15 hr
5
Sight

Pyramidenkogel

The world's tallest wooden observation tower offers panoramic views over the Wörthersee and the Karawanken mountains. Head up by lift, and come down either the same way or via the longest alpine slide — a real highlight for the kids. A spectacular viewpoint right on your arrival day at the Wörthersee.

2 hr 13–16 € / person child-friendly
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26 km · 20 min
Campsite

Camping Sabotnik am Wörthersee

Campsite with direct access to the warm Wörthersee on the quieter south shore. Its own bathing beach, sunbathing lawn and gently sloping entry for the kids. A good base for exploring the Wörthersee and Faaker See.

42–60 € / night child-friendly
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Day 9 · Sun 01/08 1:12 hr

Faaker See Inselbad and Wörthersee

Beach day

A pure day of relaxation by the water, a good contrast after the mountain days.

29 km · 35 min
6
Activity

Faaker See Inselbad

The Inselbad lies on Carinthia's only island, right in the middle of the emerald-green Faaker See, reached via a footbridge. Turquoise water, sunbathing lawns and views of the Mittagskogel make this a memorable beach day. A calm contrast to the busier Wörthersee.

5 hr 6–10 € / person child-friendly
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Day 10 · Mon 02/08 3:12 hr

Return journey to the Salzburger Land

Homeward with a stopover

Split the journey home into two legs, so driving time stays within the daily limit.

225 km · 3:10 hr
Campsite

Panorama Camping Grubhof

An award-winning campsite on the Saalach with mountain panoramas, set in a quiet, family-friendly location. A good stopover on the way back, with a riverside bathing spot and lots of greenery. High-standard sanitary facilities.

40–56 € / night child-friendly
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Day 11 · Tue 03/08 3:30 hr

Back to Nuremberg

Return to the starting point

The final leg, around three and a half hours, in keeping with the daily limit.

304 km · 3:30 hr
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Town

Nuremberg

Back at the starting point, your round trip comes to an end. From Lofer via the A8 and A9, you'll be home again in a manageable driving time.

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This trip is planned for 24 Jul – 03 Aug 2027.

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