In late summer and fall on the Großglockner
Climb Austria's highest mountain during the quiet season
Fitness
Du bist ein Genießer, du liebst es gemütlich. 2 bis 3 Stunden Gesamtzeit sind kein Problem für dich.
Du magst gemütliche Touren, kannst auch etwas drüber hinausgehen. Bis zu 5 Stunden Gesamtzeit schaffst du gut.
Du bist schon etwas ambitionierter und es macht dir nichts aus, dich 6 bis 7 Stunden auf Tour zu bewegen.
Deine Ausdauer ist sehr gut, du bist nach einer 8- bis 9-stündigen Tour noch nicht „ausgepowert“.
Deine Kondition ist überdurchschnittlich gut und du kannst nach 9 bis 10 Stunden auf Tour immer noch entspannt dein Bier genießen.
Beachte bitte auch, dass für diese konditionelle Bewertung eine Leistung von mindestens 300 (bei Touren ab Schwierigkeitsbewertung
mindestens 400, ab
mindestens 500) Höhenmetern in der Stunde (im Aufstieg am Wanderweg ohne schweres Gepäck) Voraussetzung ist.
You enjoy walks, you like it unhurried. 2 to 3 hours of walking time are no issue for you.
You like unhurried walks but do appreciate something more challenging. 5 hours walking time are finde with you.
You are already a bit ambitious and you don’t mind 6 to 7 hours walking time.
You are in great shape, 8 to 9 hours of walking / climbing are not your limit.
You are physical fitness is way beyond average, even after 9 to 10 hours of walking / climbing you will enjoy your beer with a smile.
Please consider the minimum climbing rate based on these degrees of fitness 300 m or 1000 ft vertical per hour. From level
and higher it is 500 m or 1500 ft vertical per hour, both with light backpacks.
Technic
In der untersten Schwierigkeitsstufe bewegst du dich an der Grenze zwischen Piste und freiem Skiraum.
Du kannst mit diesem Eigenkönnen schon an meinen „Geführten Skitouren für Anfänger“ teilnehmen.
Wenn du dich steigern möchtest, empfehle ich dir den Kurs „Schnupperskitouren – von der Piste ins Gelände“.
Du beherrschst den sicheren Stemmschwung in jeder Schneeart in sanftem, maximal wenig mehr als
30° geneigtem Gelände. Im Aufstieg kommen keine oder nur vereinzelte Spitzkehren vor.
In gelegentlichen Steilstücken von 30 bis 35° bereitet dir der sichere Stemmschwung keine Probleme.
Für den Aufstieg benötigst du Spitzkehrentechnik.
In mäßig geneigtem Gelände schwingst du parallel, häufige Steilpassagen um 35°, gelegentlich auch mehr,
schaffst du mit sicherem Stemmschwung. Im Aufstieg ist auf deine Spitzkehren Verlass.
Vereinzelte Tragepassagen bis zu 40° meisterst du mit Steigeisen.
Leichte Kletterstellen* (max. UIAA I–II) sind für dich gut machbar.
Du bist ein sehr guter Skifahrer und beherrschst den Stemm- oder Parallelschwung in jeder Schneeart
auf einer durchschnittlichen Hangneigung von 35 bis 40°. Du bist in punkto Spitzkehrentechnik auch im
exponierten Gelände sattelfest. Häufige Tragepassagen um die 40° mit Steigeisen wie auch gelegentliche
Kletterstellen* (max. UIAA II) nehmen dir nicht den Mut.
*I. a. nicht obligatorisch.
In the lowest difficulty level, you move on the border between ski run and off-piste area. You can already participate in my “guided ski tours for beginners” with this own skills. If you want to improve, I recommend you the course “Skitours for Beginners – from Piste to Off-Piste”.
You mastered the safe stem turn in each type of snow in gentle, max. little more than 30 ° inclined terrain. In ascent, there are no or only occasional switchbacks.
In occasional steep sections of 30 to 35 °, the safe stem turn does not cause you any problems. For the ascent you need switchback technique.
In moderately sloping terrain you ski in parallel, frequent steep passages around 35 °, occasionally more, you can do with a safe stem turn. On the ascent your switchbacks are reliable. Occasional carrying passages up to 40 ° you overcome with crampons. Lightweight climbing sections * (max UIAA I-II) are possible for you.
You are a very good skier and master the stem or parallel turn in any type of snow on an average slope of 35 to 40 °. You are also saddle-fast in the exposed area when it comes to switchback technique. Frequent carrying passages around 40 ° with crampons as well as occasional climbing sections * (max. UIAA II) do not take the courage.
*In general not obligatory.
Es sind keine speziellen Techniken notwendig. Etwas Trittsicherheit bringst du mit.
Du beherrscht das Gehen mit Steigeisen in gelegentlichen Gletscherpassagen mit 30 bis 35° Neigung.
Auch wenn sich steile Gletscher- oder Firnpassagen von 30 bis 35° häufen, bewegst du dich sicher. Dein Technikrepertoire schließt (ab dieser Schwierigkeitsstufe) das Steigen mit Frontalzacken ein. Vereinzelte leichte Kletterstellen (max. UIAA I bis II) überwindest du zügig.
Obwohl der Großteil der Tour in steilem Gletscher- oder Firngelände von durchschnittlich 35°, manchmal auch 40° verläuft, fühlst du dich noch wohl. Mittelschwere Kletterstellen (UIAA II bis III) meisterst du ohne lange zu überlegen.
In der höchsten Schwierigkeitsstufe ist eine absolut sichere Frontalzackentechnik obligatorisch. Du musst Gletscher- oder Firnpassagen bis zu 45°, vereinzelt bis zu 50° überwinden. Du bist ein guter Felskletterer, der sich vor schwierigen Schlüsselstellen (max. UIAA III bis IV) nicht scheut.
No specific skills necessary, just the usual sure-footedness.
You are able to climb and descend with crampons on occasional glaciers of up to 30 to 35 degrees slopes.
Even in frequent 35 degrees glacier slopes you feel confident. From this degree of difficulty on you can reliably use your front points. You manage occasional easy climbing difficulties (UIAA I – II) without hesitation.
Even though most of the tour you will be exposed to steep glacier and snow slopes of 35 up to 40 degrees you are comfortable with that. You routinely manage medium climbing difficulties (UIAA II – III).
The highest level of difficulty requires superior front point technique. You will have to deal with glacier and snow slopes beyond 45 and up to 50 degrees. You are a good rock climber not hesitating to deal with difficulties of (UIAA III – IV).
maximum participants: 3
Prices: Normal route: 3 persons Euro 354.-, 2 persons Euro 468.-, 1 person Euro 732.-; Stüdlgrat: 2 persons Euro 447.-, 1 person Euro 750.-
Included: Rope harness, crampons
Tour Description
Guided tour to the Großglockner: your summit moment from August
When the days slowly start to get shorter again from August, perhaps the most beautiful time for mountaineers begins on the Grossglockner. The phase from late summer through to golden October often offers the most stable conditions of the whole year.
Whether in late summer August or late autumn – experience an unforgettable summit ascent to 3,798 m on the Grossglockner with a mountain guide from Firngrat.
Meeting point: Kals am Großglockner, Lucknerhaus; Österreich
Tour Character
Depending on the route, easy to difficult 2-day tour.
Required Skill and Fitness Level
Skill: Safe walking with crampons. Depending on the route, short passages (max. 50 m) can be up to 40 degrees and steeper (depending on the conditions). Rapid climbing on rocky terrain in difficulty levels II to IV. For the normal route, the general rule is surefootedness (with and without crampons) and climbing in difficulty levels I to II (short passages).
Fitness: Daily stage length depends on the route.
Details
- Number of participants: Depending on the route, min. 1 to max. 3 per mountain guide.
- Services included: Organization and reservation, guided tour by a state-certified mountain guide, any rental equipment required.
- Services included: Half board for guests and mountain guide (overnight stay in double room or camp, breakfast, dinner).
- Other: Insurance (accident, trip cancellation) is the responsibility of the participants. Please read the General Terms and Conditions.
Appointments
Program schedule/tour itinerary
900 m to 1500 m
0 m
3 hours
350 m
1900 m
6 to 7 hours
FAQ – Frequently Asked Questions About the Großglockner High-Altitude Hike
Why the months starting in August are ideal for the Großglockner:
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Best rock conditions: From August, the rock on the Stüdlgrat or normal route is usually completely bare (snow-free). This ensures optimum grip when climbing and walking on the rope.
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More stable mountain weather: The notorious, sudden heat storms of early summer become much rarer from August onwards. The weather is often dominated by stable high-pressure conditions with magnificent visibility.
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Perfect rhythm: the temperatures are ideal – no longer quite so oppressively hot on the long hut ascent, but still pleasant enough for an extensive summit rest.
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A more relaxed atmosphere: after the peak summer rush, the huts are slowly settling down again. The Stüdlhütte and Erzherzog-Johann-Hütte are becoming noticeably cozier and more rustic.
What routes to the summit do we offer:
Depending on your preferences and the current conditions, we will choose the best route to the highest point in Austria:
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The normal route (max. 3 people per mountain guide, from € 354 per person): The classic ascent via the Leitl and the Kleinglockner. Perfect for ambitious mountain hikers who want to tackle their first major high-altitude tour.
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The Stüdlgrat (max. 2 people per mountain guide, starting at 447.-€ per person): The elegant route along the southwest ridge. A dream for experienced mountaineers seeking consistent rock climbing (up to difficulty grade III) against a majestic backdrop.
- The Northwest Ridge and routes up the North Face (max. 1 to 2 people per mountain guide, price by arrangement): These specific routes require advanced self-guided climbing skills. Contact me (Michael, head mountain guide) directly by cell phone (+43 664 2251792), WhatsApp, or email to learn more about the various climbs.
What you should bring (your qualifications):
As we are on foot and with crampons in combined terrain, you should have the following basics in your rucksack:
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Stamina: Stamina for walking times of 6 to 8 hours and up to 1,300 meters of ascent.
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Technique: absolute surefootedness in pathless, rocky terrain and a head for heights (especially for the exposed summit ridge).
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Experience: Initial experience in walking with crampons is an advantage, but not a must. If necessary, we will coach you directly on site in a permanent rope team.
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