Großglockner summit: Stüdlgrat-Route attracts mountaineers to the adventure!

Großglockner summit: Stüdlgrat-Route attracts mountaineers to the adventure!

Großglockner, Österreich - The Großglockner, with a height of 3,798 meters, the highest mountain in Austria, attracts numerous climbers every year. The route over the Stüdlgrat is particularly popular. This ridge, which offers demanding climbing up to a difficulty level of UIAA III+, requires sure -footedness and a head for height. The current season shows that there is a high crowd on the Stüdlgrat, especially in the key point of the route, where the climbers have to concentrate particularly. The mountaineering platform notes that good preparation is essential.

The Stüdlhütte, located at 2,804 meters, acts as a base camp for the mountaineers. The expeditions start from here, whereby the route leads to the Großglockner over several sections that require both technical skills and experience in alpine terrain. The descent first takes place in the Glocknercharte and then leads to the Kleinglockner via a steep crossing. Special attention is also required when descending to the Glocknerleitl, where a short steep slope with up to 40 degrees tendency must be overcome.

mountaineering activities and safety aspects

The conditions on the glacier and ridge are not constant, so experts recommend checking tour planning regularly and finding out about the weather. Glacier loss in particular can increase the dangers in the area of stone strokes, especially on hot days. The Bergzeit Platform also indicates that the normal way from the eagle's rest, which is often committed, is considered less difficult with a difference in altitude of 340 meters, but also pushing risks.

For the two recommended routes - the normal path and the Stüdlgrat - a complete glacier equipment and a climbing helmet is considered mandatory. Mountain guides are recommended to increase security and select the best route according to the current conditions. Emergency numbers, such as European number 112 and the Alpine emergency call in Austria under 140, should be at hand in every situation.

If you go on this impressive mountain tour, you should also take your journey and access to the various routes into account. The starting points in Kals (1,324 m) and Heiligenblut (1,363 m) can be reached from Munich in about 3 to 4 hours. For those who want to cope with the Stüdlgrat in spring, there is even the possibility to drive the route with skis, which brings additional challenges.

Overall, the climbing of the Großglockner offers intensive and attractive experience for mountaineers of all levels of experience, whereby the right preparation and respect for nature is essential. Tirol orf reports on the fascination and the challenges of this fascinating tour.