Großglockner Normal Route via Stüdlhütte: Rocky alpine summit with adjacent snowfields.

Großglockner Normal Route via Stüdlhütte

Stand on the roof of Austria—safely guided by a certified mountain guide.

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Overview

Difficulty
beginner
Participants
1–3 participants
Duration
2 days
Best season
July to September
Price
from €310 per person
Location
Kals, Osttirol

About this tour

Climbing Austria’s highest mountain via the Großglockner normal route with a mountain guide is an unforgettable experience for anyone looking for a genuine alpine adventure with professional support. The tour is suitable for fit beginners with good stamina and sure-footedness. Previous experience using crampons or climbing easy rock can be helpful but is not essential. With a certified mountain guide by your side, the dream of standing on the 3798-metre summit of the Großglockner can become a safe and impressive reality. What makes this tour particularly rewarding is its combination of glacier travel, easy ridge climbing and the breathtaking panorama from Austria’s highest summit.

Photos from the tour

Großglockner Normal Route via Stüdlhütte: Rocky alpine summit with adjacent snowfields.
Großglockner Normal Route via Stüdlhütte: Roped mountaineers on a snowy ridge with broad mountain views.
Großglockner Normal Route via Stüdlhütte: Ice-covered summit cross against a blue sky.
Großglockner Normal Route via Stüdlhütte: Sunrise over snow-covered peaks.
Großglockner Normal Route via Stüdlhütte: Mountaineering group on a snow-covered ridge.
Großglockner Normal Route via Stüdlhütte: Rocky summit in morning light above a snow slope.

Itinerary

The ascent of the Großglockner via the normal route takes place over two days. On the first day, you independently hike to the Stüdel Hut at 2801 metres, where the group meets the mountain guide in the evening. After dinner and an equipment check, we set off early the following morning. The route crosses the Ködnitzkees glacier and leads to the Erzherzog-Johann Hut, better known as the Adlersruhe, at 3454 metres—the highest mountain refuge in Austria. After a short break, we continue across the Eisleitl, a short fixed-rope section and the Glocknerleitl. Easy climbing then takes us across the Kleinglockner. An exposed descent into the Glocknerscharte marks the beginning of the final ascent to the summit of the Großglockner. We descend along the same route to the Adlersruhe, which is the perfect place for a break with coffee and cake. We then return to the Stüdel Hut, where we say goodbye to the mountain guide. From there, you descend independently into the valley.

Requirements

For this tour, you should have a solid level of fitness for days of up to eight hours. You should also be sure-footed and have a good head for heights.

Experience using crampons and climbing easy rock is helpful but not essential.

beginner
intermediate
advanced

Fitness

Technique

Experience

Equipment

I can provide crampons, a helmet and a climbing harness.

Please refer to my equipment list for guided high-alpine tours for all further information.

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Booking and enquiry

Would you like to do this tour on your own or with your own group of up to 3 people? Send me a no-obligation request with your preferred date.

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Prices & services

  • 1 participant
    €675.00 per person
  • 2 participants
    €430.00 per person
  • 3 participants
    €310.00 per person

Included

Planning and guiding by a certified mountain and ski guide
Any required rental equipment

Not included

Accommodation for you and your mountain guide
Any cable car and lift pass costs for you and your mountain guide
The mountain guide’s expenses

Frequently asked questions about this tour

What happens if I need to cancel my tour?

Please note that a tour becomes binding once both parties have confirmed it. In the event of a cancellation at short notice, I reserve the right to charge a percentage of the guiding fee as a cancellation fee. You can find detailed information in my cancellation policy. Payment is usually made by invoice after the tour.

What happens if the weather does not cooperate?

Together, we will find an alternative in another region or postpone the tour. There are no additional costs for you in this case.

Is rental equipment available?

Yes, I can provide the technical equipment you need, such as a climbing harness, helmet, crampons or avalanche safety equipment. The relevant tour description and equipment lists explain exactly what is required and what you may need to bring yourself. If you are unsure what you need, simply get in touch – I will be happy to advise you.

Großglockner Normal Route via Stüdlhütte: Sunrise over snow-covered peaks.

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Unsure?

It is especially important to me that the tour suits you – both your fitness and your experience. If you are unsure, please get in touch! In a short phone call, we can work out together whether this tour is right for you. This gives us the best foundation for a safe and enjoyable mountain experience.

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