The Grossglockner via the Stüdlgrat | Firngrat.com mountain guide

Stüdlgrat, May 2026

It’s a hot day at the end of May. We are lucky with a weather window in an unstable phase. We are the only ones climbing the 3798 m high Großglockner via the Stüdlgrat. A unique and exhilarating experience!

Guided tour of the Großglockner via the Stüdlgrat: Highly motivated start to the winter room of the Stüdlhütte

Guided tour of the Großglockner via the Stüdlgrat: at the end of May, the bridge over the stream is not yet finished - we help ourselves

Guided tour of the Großglockner via the Stüdlgrat: The Stüdlhütte is still closed in May. We make ourselves comfortable in the "winter hut".

Guided tour of the Großglockner via the Stüdlgrat: We start at 3 o'clock in the morning. The weather forecast is good, but fog and a cold wind dominate the ridge. Here in the picture it is already 7 a.m. and we have already covered more than half the route.

Guided tour of the Großglockner via the Stüdlgrat: mystical atmosphere

Guided tour of the Großglockner via the Stüdlgrat: The rocks are covered in anraum, so we have to climb the entire ridge with crampons.

Leading the Großglockner via the Stüdlgrat: As it gets lighter and lighter, we work our way towards the summit.

Guided tour of the Großglockner via the Stüdlgrat: About half an hour before the summit, the sun finally comes out!

Guided tour of the Großglockner via the Stüdlgrat: At the summit of the 3798 m high Großglockner, we are delighted by the bright blue sky.

Guided tour of the Großglockner via the Stüdlgrat: we have earned our break at the summit.

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