Routes
Heavy transport Germany – Austria
The route to Austria is both a destination and a transit route – for projects in Austria and as an Alpine crossing to Italy. Gradients, tunnels and travel time restrictions shape the planning.
What matters
- Two authorisations
- German permit and Austrian authorisation, aligned.
- Alps
- Gradients and tunnels limit dimensions and vehicle choice.
- Travel times
- Observe night and weekend rules in Austria.
- Transit
- On to Italy with a third permit.
Planning questions
We clarify these points before quoting – the earlier they are known, the more precise the plan.
- Destination in Austria or transit to Italy?
- Dimensions and weight?
- Which Alpine route?
- Which time window?
- What is the access at destination like?
What we need from you
- Addresses
- Dimensions and weight
- Time window
- Transit yes/no
Preparation: You hand over the cargo ready for loading with known lifting points – dismantling, assembly and foundation work are handled by your team or your installation partner.
What we do for you
What we organise
- Feasibility check per project with questions on missing values
- Coordination of permits, escort vehicles, route surveys and lifting equipment via partners
- Quote with the agreed scope once the transport can be planned
Good to know
Tell us origin, destination and time window – we check permits for both countries and plan your project on this route.
How it works
- 01
Request
You state the cargo, dimensions and weight per piece with units, rough route and time window – marking anything unknown.
- 02
Review
We check route and authorisations and clarify partners.
- 03
Quote
After the feasibility check you receive a quote with the agreed scope, including partner services.
- 04
Execution
Transport with all permits, at permitted times.
Questions and answers: Germany – Austria
Does a heavy transport to Austria need two permits?
Yes, a German and an Austrian one. With transit to Italy a third is added.
What is special about Alpine routes?
Gradients, tunnels and narrow valleys – they limit dimensions and determine the vehicle.
Are there customs formalities?
No, the route is intra-EU. Customs only applies when transiting through Switzerland to Italy.
Request
Request for this topic: Germany – Austria
Three steps. Anything you do not know yet can be left open.
Details for planning
- Addresses
- Dimensions and weight
- Time window
- Transit yes/no