>> The hotel is in Kirchberg. We have 4 nights there. I expect we'll take in
>> the Grossglockner and visit Salzburg but beyond that I've not given it any thought yet.
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...the Grossglockner Hochalpenstrasse is well worth a visit, but you need decent weather. It's not that the road is difficult (though I "smoked" the brakes on the way down last time I went over, 4 years ago - 4th time in a motorcaravan) but you need the views to get best value. I'd suggest going all the way over, down to Heiligenblut, and possibly return via the Felbertauern Tunnel. It's a good day's drive, 250km or so, but a very scenic round trip.
I first visited Salzburg over 40 years ago, and a good few times since. It gets less attractive each time because, like many other places now, it suffers from over-tourism. Don't let that put you off, it is still a good place for a day visit, made all the better because it is of manageable size (very walkable). If you want an interesting experience (particularly if you can find the back entrance on Augustinergasse) try the Augustinerbrau for food and drink.
If you fancy a shortish trip into Germany, the area round Berchtesgaden has various points of interest, including Hitler's "Eagles Nest" (worth it if the view is clear), and the Königssee (possibly with a boat trip).
And, if you want a bit of sightseeing combined with exercise, I'm a fan of the Ötztal, with the walk up to the Stuibenfall from Umhausen leading to a spectacular set of (free) suspension bridges and viewing platforms (not for anyone who suffers from vertigo) with a Gasthof at the top for refreshments.
Zell am See would probably suit if you just want a short drive and a promenade.
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