{"id":5150,"date":"2018-08-02T10:57:54","date_gmt":"2018-08-02T08:57:54","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/alt.nationalpark-hohetauern.at\/?page_id=5150"},"modified":"2022-05-13T16:01:49","modified_gmt":"2022-05-13T14:01:49","slug":"mythical-grossglockner","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/alt.nationalpark-hohetauern.at\/en\/mountains\/mythical-grossglockner\/","title":{"rendered":"Mythical Gro\u00dfglockner"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Mythical Gro\u00dfglockner<\/h1>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t
Alpine dream on the rooftop of Austria at 3798m<\/header>\n<\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t
<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/header>[vc_row_inner css=”.vc_custom_1527764453162{padding-top: 20px !important;}”][vc_column_inner width=”1\/6″][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”2\/3″][vc_column_text el_class=”introtext”]The Gro\u00dfglockner – undisputed symbol of Austrian mountaineering dreams<\/strong>. The tour to its 3798m summit and the best known summit cross in the state is not just wide and high, it is technically demanding<\/strong> too and is therefore only the reserve of those who have Alpinist expertise. Many routes lead up to the top<\/strong> and there are many steep flanks to tackle on the way back down again.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/6″][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row equal_height=”yes” entrada_row_bgcolor=”bg-white” css=”.vc_custom_1527753310109{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-right: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;margin-left: 0px !important;padding-top: 0px !important;padding-right: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;padding-left: 0px !important;}”][vc_column width=”1\/2″ el_class=”wow slideInLeft block-widget” css=”.vc_custom_1527752511691{padding-right: 10px !important;padding-left: 10px !important;}”][vc_single_image image=”7938″ img_size=”600×300″ add_caption=”yes” alignment=”right” onclick=”link_image” el_class=”widget-image”][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

Fulfil your dream\u2026<\/h3>\n

\u2026 and climb up to the rooftop of Austria with us. You can choose between standard ascents, ridge ascents, or a tour through the impressive north face; your skill level and experience will determine the route you take. Local mountain guides and Gro\u00dfglockner experts take you under their wing and bring you safely up to the summit and back down again. Take your time and spend the night in an alpine lodge, the tour is too lovely to just tackle over one day.<\/p>\n

Book your personal trip to Gro\u00dfglockner via phone +43 4824 2700-7.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/2″ el_class=”wow slideInRight block-widget” css=”.vc_custom_1527752517357{padding-right: 10px !important;padding-left: 10px !important;}”][vc_single_image image=”11678″ img_size=”600×300″ add_caption=”yes” alignment=”right” onclick=”link_image” el_class=”widget-image”][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

Mountain of dreams<\/h3>\n

Many people know its outline, whether it is from various photo motifs featuring the St. Vinzenz pilgrimage church in Heiligenblut or from Kaiser-Franz-Josefs-H\u00f6he with the Pasterze in the background. The fact is that Austria\u2019s highest mountain brings in mountaineers from all over the world like a magnet. On 28th July 1800 it was tackled for the first time by the Klotz brothers, Pastor Horasch and a certain Mr. Stanig.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” wrapper_container=”special-block” el_class=”special-block” css=”.vc_custom_1527759411259{margin-top: 30px !important;margin-bottom: 30px !important;}”][vc_column]

Discover the roof of Austria in the beautiful Hohe Tauern National Park.\nClimb Gro\u00dfglockner<\/a>\n<\/p>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_height=”yes” equal_height=”yes” content_placement=”middle” entrada_row_bgcolor=”bg-white” css=”.vc_custom_1527756288854{margin-top: 50px !important;margin-right: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;margin-left: 0px !important;padding-top: 0px !important;padding-right: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;padding-left: 0px !important;}”][vc_column width=”1\/2″ el_class=”wow slideInLeft block-widget” css=”.vc_custom_1527756872115{padding-right: 10px !important;padding-left: 10px !important;}”][vc_single_image image=”4072″ img_size=”600×300″ add_caption=”yes” alignment=”right” onclick=”link_image” el_class=”widget-image”][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

The path to tackling the summit \u2026<\/h3>\n

\u2026 proceeds, for many people, via the standard route through Leitertal to the Salmh\u00fctte, which takes about 4-5 hours to get to. After a leisurely night, the route proceeds via the Hohenwarterkees and the west cliff flanks into the Hohenwarterscharte, continuing via the Salmkamp to Erzherzog-Johann-H\u00fctte. From this point, it is a \u2018mere\u2019 360 m altitude that now separate us and the summit, a route which is nonetheless tough. The level II route proceeds via fixed secured points to the 40\u00b0 steep Glocknerleitl to the Kleinglockner and via the exposed Glocknerscharte up to the long sought-after summit cross.[\/vc_column_text]\r\n\t \t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\tFind your personal mountain guide<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t<\/span>[\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/2″ css=”.vc_custom_1527759555169{padding-right: 10px !important;padding-left: 10px !important;}”][vc_single_image image=”7899″ img_size=”600×300″ add_caption=”yes” alignment=”right” onclick=”link_image” el_class=”widget-image”][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

Standard route, ridge or north face<\/h3>\n

The utmost in Alpininist expertise and plenty of experience is required to tackle the well-known ridge ascents and the north face. The majority of Glockner aspirants plan their ascent via the standard route from Heiligenblut or Kals, or via the Hofmannskees starting from Kaiser-Franz-Josefs-H\u00f6he. With names like Melezkigrat, St\u00fcdlgrat, Nordwestgrat, Pallavicini Rinne and the Mayerlrampe, real mountaineers will be crying with joy. Anyone who has it in them can look forward to Alpinist highlights.[\/vc_column_text]\r\n\t \t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\tMore infos about routes to Gro\u00dfglockner<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t<\/span>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” bg_type=”grad” seperator_enable=”seperator_enable_value” seperator_type=”triangle_svg_seperator” seperator_position=”bottom_seperator” css=”.vc_custom_1527845279218{background-color: #ffffff !important;}” bg_grad=”background: -webkit-gradient(linear, left top, left bottom, color-stop(0%, #FFFFFF), color-stop(100%, #E3E3E3));background: -moz-linear-gradient(top,#FFFFFF 0%,#E3E3E3 100%);background: -webkit-linear-gradient(top,#FFFFFF 0%,#E3E3E3 100%);background: -o-linear-gradient(top,#FFFFFF 0%,#E3E3E3 100%);background: -ms-linear-gradient(top,#FFFFFF 0%,#E3E3E3 100%);background: linear-gradient(top,#FFFFFF 0%,#E3E3E3 100%);”][vc_column width=”1\/4″ css=”.vc_custom_1527765026724{padding-right: 10px !important;padding-left: 10px !important;}”][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/2″ css=”.vc_custom_1527765039342{padding-right: 10px !important;padding-left: 10px !important;}”][vc_single_image image=”4074″ img_size=”600×300″ add_caption=”yes” alignment=”right” onclick=”link_image” el_class=”widget-image”][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

The Alpine inns en route to the Glockner<\/h3>\n

Salmh\u00fctte at 2638m altitude is your support point if you want to tackle the Gro\u00dfglockner from the Heiligenblut side. Salmh\u00fctte is open from the middle of June until the middle of September and sleeps 50. The St\u00fcdlh\u00fctte is at 2802m in the Fanatscharte and you can head there should you be heading to the Glockner from Kals. From the end of June until the middle of October there is space for 100 to sleep. The most important support point on the route to the top is Erzherzog-Johann-H\u00fctte on the Adlersruhe at 3454m. The inn sleeps 120 from the end of June until the end of September, providing rest and relaxation before you make your way up to the summit.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/4″][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” css=”.vc_custom_1528723652082{padding-bottom: 10px !important;background-color: #ffffff !important;}”][vc_column css=”.vc_custom_1527765026724{padding-right: 10px !important;padding-left: 10px !important;}”]

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CHECK LIST <\/h1>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t
Challenges on the way to the Glockner<\/header>\n<\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t
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    FALLING ROCKS <\/h3>

    be mindful of falling rocks, never head out without a helmet<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>

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    STORMS\/SUDDEN DROPS IN TEMPERATURE<\/h3>

    increase the difficulty level enormously<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>

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    LACK OF EQUIPMENT <\/h3>

    a risk to yourself and to others<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>

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      AVALANCHES <\/h3>

      are a factor on the Gro\u00dfglockner at any time of year<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>

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      GLACIER FISSURES <\/h3>

      roping up and safety technique are required<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>

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        THE PERSON <\/h3>

        with better equipment, understanding and instinct have less of a role to play<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>

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        INSUFFICIENT EXPERTISE <\/h3>

        scaling a summit is difficult and exposes<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>

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