Grossglockner 3798m

“At 3798m, the Großglockner is the highest mountain in Austria.”

“The striking tip made of rocks from the green slate facies belongs to the Glockner Group, a mountain range in the central part of the Hohe Tauern, and is considered to be one of the most important peaks in the Eastern Alps. Since the first explorations at the end of the 18th century and the first ascent by four participants in a large expedition led by Prince-Bishop Salm-Reifferscheidt-Krautheim in 1800, the Großglockner has played an important role in the development of alpinism. To this day it is of great importance for tourism in the region and a popular destination for mountaineers with more than 5000 summit climbs per year. The view of the mountain, one of Austria’s most famous landmarks, is the main scenic attraction of the Grossglockner High Alpine Road. “

Source: Wikipedia

Normal way

Requirements:

• Good condition for 350 vertical meters / hour,
• Surefootedness, a head for heights and some rock climbing experience

1 day:

Meeting point at Lucknerhaus with subsequent ascent to Stüdlhütte 2800m.

Overnight accommodation.

On the rope it goes along the Ködnitzkees over easy climbing passages to the Adlersruhe 3454m.

The highest refuge in Austria.

• Ascent: 1500hm
• Walking time: 4 – 5 hours

2 day:

With the first rays of sunshine we head towards the summit. Past the “Bahnhof”, Eisleitl, Kl.Glockner and over the famous Glocknerscharte to the roof of Austria 3798m.

Descent and ascent back to the Stüdlhütte and further into the valley.

• Ascent: 350hm / Descent: 1800hm
• Walking time: 6 – 7 hours

Cost per person:

Rental equipment available on request

Stüdlgrat south-west ridge

The classic on the Grossglockner

Requirements:

• Very good condition 400 meters in altitude / hour
• Climbing experience max. Difficulty level II
• No fear of heights and surefootedness

1 day:

Meeting point at the Lucknerhaus with subsequent ascent to the Stüdlhütte (2,800 m)

• Ascent: 800 meters in altitude
• Walking time: 2 – 2,5 hours

2 day:

Early in the morning it goes over the Teischnitzkees to the start of the ridge (3,300 m). With climbing points in the third to fourth degree of difficulty, the Stüdlgrat is a real alpine challenge. In the compact rock, climbing passages and walking terrain alternate. In the upper part of the ridge the climbing difficulties increase and allow breathtaking views. Descent via the normal route past the Adlersruhe back to the Stüdlhütte. Further descent to the cars.

• Ascent: 900hm / Descent: 1700hm
• Walking time: 7 – 8 hours

Cost per person:

Rental equipment available on request

Crossing the Glockner Wall

The longitudinal crossing of the Glocknerwand to the Großglockner is a mighty, impressive mountain tour. The ridge crossing to the Großglockner is one of the most important mountain journeys in the Eastern Alps.
11 peaks – demanding and enduring high-altitude tour with the character of the western Alps – these words are enough to briefly describe this tour.

Requirements:

• Very good condition (450 vertical meters / hour), high alpine experience, quick climbing in the rock ridge area

1 day:

Meeting point at the Lucknerhaus with subsequent ascent to the Stüdlhütte (2,800 m)

• Ascent: 800hm
• Walking time: 2 – 2,5 hours

2 day:

Early in the morning we go over the Teischnitzkees in a westerly direction to the Teufelskamp 3500m, where the actual ascent begins. Over the Glocknerwand Hoffmannsspitze 3722m to the Glocknerhorn and further over the northwest ridge to the “roof of Austria”, the Grossglockner 3797m. Descent via the normal route past the Adlersruhe 3454m back to the Stüdlhütte. Back to the cars.

• Ascent: 1.500hm / Descent: 1800hm
• Walking time: 10-12 hours

Cost per person:

Rental equipment available on request