KaiserFranzJosefsHöhe

KaiserFranzJosefsHöhe, also written Kaiser-Franz-Josefs Höhe, is a mountain viewpoint and stop along the Großglockner High Alpine Road in Austria. It sits at approximately 2,369 meters above sea level and lies within the Hohe Tauern National Park, near Heiligenblut in Carinthia, close to the border with Tyrol. From the platform, visitors can see the Pasterze Glacier, the Großglockner, and other peaks in the Glockner group.

The site was developed as part of the road construction in the early 20th century; the Großglockner High Alpine Road opened in 1935. The viewpoint was named to honor Emperor Franz Joseph I of Austria (1830–1916).

Facilities include a visitor center with exhibits about the glacier and alpine environment, a sheltered viewing platform, and basic amenities. The road is open seasonally, typically from late spring to autumn, weather permitting; winter closures are common due to snow. Parking is available nearby.

Environment and significance: The location is part of the Hohe Tauern National Park and offers views of the Pasterze Glacier and the surrounding alpine landscape. It is a popular stop for travelers on the Grossglockner road and for photographers and researchers studying mountain ecology and climate change.