2-day Backcountry Splitboarding Tour with Grossglockner Summit

This 2-day splitboarding tour will lead us to the summit of the mighty Grossglockner (3798m).

The Grossglockner is Austria’s highest mountain and the highest peak in the Alps east of the Brenner Pass. 

Climbing to the summit of the Grossglockner is not for everyone. You should be a seasoned snowboarder or splitboarder and have previous experience with rock climbing and crampons. 

We will start our journey together at Lucknerhaus in Kals. From there, we will make our way up to the Stüdlhütte (2801m). The Stüdlhütte is a modern mountain hut perched on the side of the Grossglockner. This hut is the exclusive “base camp” for those who want to reach Austria’s highest peak.

The climb from Lucknerhaus to the Stüdlhütte will take us approximately 2-3 hours, depending on the snow conditions. We will spend the night in the hut before continuing our ascent the following day.

From the Stüdlhütte, we will make our way up to the Erzherzog-Johann Hütte (3454m), another mountain hut on the mighty Grossglockner. This climb will take us about 3 hours. At this point, we may leave our splitboards (or snowboards) at the hut, or continue onward with our gear as we move toward Glocknerleitl. 

From Glocknerleitl, we will climb over the Kleinglockner toward the summit of the Grossglockner. This final ascent is a thrilling, partially exposed climb that will take us roughly 2 hours. The view from the summit is well worth it, however.

After taking in the view from the top of Austria, we will slowly begin our descent, re-tracing our steps and riding back toward Lucknerhaus.

You can find the itinerary for this trip below.

Click “Request to Book” to get in touch and reserve your spot to climb to the top of the Grossglockner with me. I would love to show you the way to the best view of my backyard here in the Alps. 

You can also climb the Grossglockner with me during the summer months. Click here to read more about this 2-day mountaineering trip offered from June to September.

Participants should plan to arrive to the Alps beforehand in order to have adequate time to adjust to the altitude. Prior experience with high-altitude activities is recommended.