Gleinalmtunnel Special Route Toll

What is the Gleinalm Tunnel?

In addition to the Bosruck Tunnel, using the Gleinalm Tunnel is generally also required for a continuous journey on the A 9 Pyhrn motorway. While the Bosruck Tunnel is passed through in the centre of Austria just before Liezen, Selzthal and Rottenmann, the Gleinalm Tunnel is located around 100 kilometres further south, between St. Michael in Upper Styria and Kleintal (approximately 50 kilometres before Graz).

The Gleinalm Tunnel was opened in 1978. The second tube of the Gleinalm Tunnel was opened in July 2017, after several fatal accidents at a maximum permitted speed of 80 km/h led to a second tube being deemed urgently necessary. Following extensive renovation work, the second tube was put back into operation in December 2019.

Gleinalm Tunnel as a Special Toll Route

Like the Bosruck Tunnel, the Gleinalm Tunnel is also operated as a special toll route. This means that no vignette is required to drive through the Gleinalm Tunnel, but a route toll (special toll) is required. The Gleinalm Tunnel has a separate toll lane on which the digital toll is recorded by installed cameras at a slightly reduced driving speed. The barrier, which has since been removed, further speeds up passage, as it largely avoids the waiting times or stop-and-go traffic that frequently occurred in the past.

Tunnel Length and Traffic Volume

The Gleinalm Tunnel extends over a length of 8,320 metres (8.3 kilometres). For comparison: the Bosruck Tunnel is only 5.5 kilometres long. Like various other tunnels in Austria (with a few exceptions), the Gleinalm Tunnel also has two tunnel tubes. The daily traffic volume in the Gleinalm Tunnel is between 22,000 and 40,000 cars and lorries.

Accessibility

The Gleinalm Tunnel was also optimised in the course of renovation works. The separate toll lane has since been made wider to make manoeuvring easier, particularly for wider vehicles.

The Europamaut team wishes you a pleasant journey!

We wish you a safe trip to Austria and are happy to assist you with any questions about toll regulations. Detailed information on toll in Austria can be found in our guide. Feel free to also use our route planner to plan your trip perfectly and have suitable toll products displayed. Contact us with any further questions about your trip or our digital vignette via our email.

FAQ on the Gleinalm Tunnel

Is the Gleinalm Tunnel subject to a route toll?

Yes, the Gleinalm Tunnel on the A 9 Pyhrn motorway is equally subject to a route toll as the Bosruck Tunnel.

How do I bypass the Gleinalm Tunnel?

The Gleinalm Tunnel can be bypassed via the S 6 towards Bruck an der Mur, which merges into the S 35 in the same town.