Climbing Grossglockner summit by the normal route | Austria

Climbing Grossglockner summit by the normal route

Daniel, an IFMGA certified guide, takes you to the top of the Grossglockner in this 2-day mountaineering trip in the Austrian Alps. The views are breathtaking!

TRIP TYPE

Private

MOUNTAIN RANGES

Alps

DURATION

2 Days

OFFER PERIOD

Jun - Sep

FITNESS LEVEL

Fit

SKILL LEVEL

Advanced

PAYMENT METHODS

Credit Card, Wire Transfer and more!

WHAT PEOPLE SAY

4.8

Based on 10 reviews

Climb one of the classic peaks in Austria.
Spend the night in the highest mountain hut in the country.
Take part in a rewarding ascent and have fun in a via ferrata.

Description

The Grossglockner (3789m) is the roof of Austria. And in fact, it’s one of the most famous peaks in the country. I invite you on this occasion to ascend it by the normal route in 2 days.

This 2-day Backcountry ski tour takes you through the amazing scenery of the highest mountains in Austria in the heart of the National Park Hohe Tauern—a demanding ski tour for people with ski touring and mountaineering experience.

It will be a demanding and rewarding ascent on the rock. In addition, the first day includes some fun via Ferrata. And we will sleep at the Erzherzog-Johann-Hütte, the highest mountain hut in Austria.

I can guarantee that you will never forget the panorama from the summit!

You need to be prepared and in very good condition since we will ascend up to 400 meters per hour. Besides, the difficulty of climbing is up to UIAA 2.

Interested in this 2-day ascent of Grossglockner? Then don’t hesitate to contact me!

And you can also check out this Grossvenediger ascent by the west ridge.

Price includes

- Guiding fee

Secure your spot with just 25% payment

48-hour free cancellation with 30-day advance booking

Itinerary

Day 1: Ascent to Erzherzog-Johann-Hütte

We leave from the parking lot of Lucknerhaus (1918m). After ascending to Stüdlhütte (2802m) we take a short break. Then we continue along the Ködnitzkees to an easy via ferrata. leading us to the Erzherzog-Johann-Hütte (3451m), the highest hut in Austria. The sunset at this altitude is an unforgettable experience. Duration: 5 hours D +1400m

Day 2: Summit day

Today we start early in the morning over the Glocknerleitl up to the rocks, which lead us to the Kleinglockner. The summit is already close, but before we finish the last passage in the rock, we head down again briefly to the Glocknerscharte. At the highest point of Austria, you can admire a unique panorama. During our descent, we will have a rest at the Erzherzog-Johann-Hütte before resuming the return. Duration: 7 hours D +400/-1800m

Details

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All the prices just include the guiding fee no extras included (accommodation, food/drinks, Lifts, ) All the accommodations and huts are organized by the guide! If needed rental gear for a rental fee is also available!

Meeting point

At the Lucknerhaus parcking lot.

FAQs

What are some recommended accommodations near our adventure location?

We understand that finding the perfect place to stay is an essential part of your adventure experience. To help you with this, we’ve curated a list of three highly recommended hotels that offer comfort, convenience, and a touch of local charm. These accommodations are well-suited for adventurers looking to relax and rejuvenate after an exciting day of exploration

Hotel Heiligenblut am Großglockner Heiligenblut Austria

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Glocknerhaus Heiligenblut Austria

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Pension Appartements Reiterkaserne Heiligenblut Austria

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About the guide: Daniel

Daniel

4.90

(24)

Mountain Guide

Born in the Austrian Alps, the connection to the mountains was there from early on. Started skiing as a 3 year old kid, bit later climbing and mountaineering stepped in my live. Skiing and climbing all over the Alps and abroad became a huge part of my life.

One of my favorite places in the Alps are the mountains around Chamonix and Zermatt. Since graduating as a fully-certified Mountain guide, I’ve been able to share my passion for skiing and climbing with my guests. When I’m not guiding I try to push my personal limits in climbing and mountaineering. Looking forward reaching summits together.

Languages

German | French | English

Certificates

IFMGA

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What people are saying about this trip

Ricardo

5.00

This weekend i went with Daniel to the Grossglockner via the normal route and the experience was perfect. Everything was arranged and felt safe the whole trip. i would reccomend Daniel to everyone who wants to climb some mountains in the alps. In the future i will again make use of his services if i decide to climb in the alps once more.

Laura

5.00

Great trip! We enjoyed every minute - Daniel was great as a guide and quickly and safely gets you past the trickier sections so as to maximise the fun and enjoyment. We felt safe and confident with him at all times and wouldn't hesitate to book another tour!

Ariane

5.00

Excellent trip, Daniel was a great guide and positively challenged us. He made us feel safe. Would love to book another trip with him!

Laura

5.00

Wout

3.00

We planned a trip to the grossglockner early August this year with Daniel. On arrival in Austria the weather turned bad with nearly 24/7 rain and thunder in between so we wouldn't reach the peak. The guide proposed to go sportclimbing indoors, or go a week later, communication was fast and clear. We didn't have a week so decided to cancel the trip, for which Daniel offered a partial refund. Have a look at Daniel's website for detailed information on gear, route and requirements. Once back in our home country we couldn't get in touch anymore, but Explore-Share took over communication and solved remaining issues. Hope to finish this ascent sometime in the future with better weather conditions, and good luck to Daniel!