The Gleinalmtunnel toll in Austria

Exciting information about the Gleinalm Tunnel

In addition to the Bosruck Tunnel, the Gleinalm Tunnel on the A9 Pyhrn Autobahn is also an essential part of the route. The Bosruck Tunnel is located in central Austria, near Liezen, Selzthal, and Rottenmann, while the Gleinalm Tunnel runs about 100 kilometers further between St. Michael in Upper Styria and Kleintal (about 50 kilometers from Graz).

Similar to the Bosruck Tunnel, the Gleinalm Tunnel is subject to a special toll system. This means that a standard digital toll sticker is not required to drive through the Gleinalm Tunnel. Instead of the digital toll sticker, a distance-based toll must be paid, which can be conveniently purchased digitally in our online shop.

The Gleinalm Tunnel also has its own toll lane, allowing the digital toll to be automatically collected by installed cameras at a slightly reduced speed. Eliminating the barrier makes the tunnel more efficient, significantly reducing waiting times and heavy traffic.

The Gleinalm Tunnel has an impressive length of 8,320 meters (8.3 km). In comparison, the Bosruck Tunnel is significantly shorter at 5,425 meters (5.4 km). Like many other tunnels in Austria, the Gleinalm Tunnel also has two separate tunnel tubes, with few exceptions. Between 22,000 and 40,000 cars and trucks use the Gleinalm Tunnel every day.

The Gleinalm Tunnel Toll in Austria: The most important information in brief

• Special toll route on the A 9 Pyhrn motorway between St. Michael and Kleintal.
• 8.3 km long tunnel with two tubes and a very high traffic volume during the day.
• Digitally purchased distance-based tolls are available from us for faster transit.
• Second tube opened in 2017 and reopened in 2019 after renovation.
• Improvements for accessibility and wider vehicles.

Renovation and opening of the Gleinalm Tunnel

The Gleinalm Tunnel opened in 1978. A second tube was put into operation in July 2017 after tragic accidents at a maximum speed of 80 km/h highlighted the need for an additional tube.

This second tunnel reopened to traffic in December 2019 after extensive renovation work. Since both tunnels are located on the A9 Pyhrn Autobahn, it's important to note that it's not necessary to drive through both tunnels on the long route. In our online shop, you can purchase the Gleinalm Tunnel toll for each section individually or together.

Road safety and optimization

The renovation work also served to optimize the Gleinalm Tunnel. This included significantly widening the separate toll lane, which should make maneuvering safer and easier for wider vehicles.

FAQ about the Gleinalm Tunnel

Toll obligation

Yes, the Gleinalm Tunnel on the A9 Pyhrn Autobahn is subject to tolls, similar to the Bosruck Tunnel. A digital vignette is therefore not required.

Detour options

The Gleinalm Tunnel can be bypassed via the S6 in the direction of Bruck an der Mur, which then merges with the S35.

Digital toll payment

The digital toll for the Gleinalm Tunnel is available in our online shop from €15.50 and can also be easily and conveniently purchased on site.

Purchase of the digital route toll

The digital toll for the Gleinalm Tunnel and the Bosruck Tunnel can also be purchased online in our online shop.