Grossglockner Winter Ascent
STARTING POINT
Lucknerhaus
FINISH POINT
Lucknerhaus
DURATION
2 days / 1 nights
SEASON
From March to May
TECHNICAL LEVEL
FITNESS LEVEL
TOUR TYPE
Hut-to-Hut
PRICE
From 435€/person
- Challenge yourself against Austria’s highest peak in winter conditions
- Tackle technical ice and snow sections with the guidance of IFMGA-certified guides
- Experience the unique beauty of the Eastern Alps in winter, with panoramic views over a pristine snowy landscape
- Experience the thrill of winter mountaineering, from snow-covered ascents to the crunch of crampons on ice
- Celebrate the accomplishment of summiting Grossglockner amidst the tranquility of winter
Guided
INCLUDED IN PRICE
What to Bring to the Tour
Take on a winter journey to conquer Austria's highest peak, Grossglockner, a challenge heightened by the season's snowy conditions. This two-day guided climb, set against the backdrop of a frost-covered landscape, pushes the boundaries of high-altitude mountaineering.
The ascent to Grossglockner's summit at 3,798 meters during winter transforms familiar trails. Snow covers the ground from the onset, replacing the lush meadows with a blanket of white that extends to the Pasterze Glacier, the largest in the Eastern Alps.
Your path leads to Stüdlhütte, serving as the primary stop in the colder months, with the Erzherzog-Johann-Hütte closed for winter. The summit reveals the Eastern Alps in their winter majesty, with peaks like the Glocknerwand and Kleinglockner standing stark against the snowy expanse, magnifying Grossglockner's grandeur.
Guided by IFMGA-certified professionals, you'll navigate winter-specific hurdles, including glacier crossing and sections rated II on the UIAA scale, requiring experience and resilience.
We handle all logistics to ensure a seamless climb, from arranging your stay at the high-altitude hut to providing rental equipment for those without winter-specific gear like crampons and ice axes.
Prepare for an unforgettable winter ascent of Grossglockner, embracing the unique challenges and beauty of mountaineering in the snow.
Map
Frequently Asked Questions
Of course. We aim to make your decision as easy as possible. Therefore, we crafted several selections targeted at particular groups of hikers – Best for Beginners, Best for Advanced Hikers, Mountain Hikes, Pilgrimages, Classic Treks, etc.
If you remain unsure and overwhelmed, you can fill out this form or book a call with us, and we can help you directly.
Number of people
A fantastic 3 day self guided Hut to Hut hike around Triglav National Park in Slovenia. We experienced a full range of weather which made it an unforgettable trip. The organisation and back up support with GPS maps etc was excellent. Hut staff were friendly and very happy to give advice and suggestions on the routes and directions. Would recommend.
My friend and I went with Triglav Tours for a 3 day, 2 night hike this summer and had the most amazing time!! Our guide, Bine, was awesome and had lots of cool facts to share about the area we were hiking. Additionally, my friend and I had not completed such a technical hike before and the guide and other guests were very patient with us and encouraging, ensuring we felt safe the entire time. The overnights were also such a fun way to get to know Bine, the other guests, and other hikers as well. Cannot recommend Triglav tours enough!!!
I arranged a six-day/five-night trip with Hut to Hut Slovenia. It's the first time I've gone with a tour organizer and I can say it went really well. In the past I've arranged huts myself and it is a huge hassle figuring out how to make the bookings, if the bookings actually exist, and what good/viable routes might be. Having this all sort was, at least to me, totally worth it. The routing is via Ride with GPS, which was great. I'd recommend bringing 1:25,000 scale paper maps as a backup, just in case. The huts themselves differ wildly. Some are really rustic with, ahem, interesting toilet facilities. One was accessible by road and thus had showers, a long menu, and even espresso. All will have some sort of food, but you might only have two options for dinner (one with meat, one vegetarian). The cuisine in the Slovenian huts leans strongly to stews and goulashes with minimal fresh vegetables and/or fruit. Certainly good and hearty but pretty much everyone I talked to said the food was better in the Italian and Austrian huts. Some huts are cash only, some take cards (but the card reader might be down). A 1.5 litre bottle of water is about 6 euro, so if you have a beer with dinner and also buy lunch you need to carry about 25-30 euro per day in cash (assuming you have a booking that includes breakfast). Of the six days of hiking, four were ridiculously spectacular, with the highlight being sunrise from Mt Stol. Getting up to the high mountains, though, can be crazy steep, with switchbacks only sparsely used. Descents are similarly tough, and you have to watch every step. For the first time ever I used trekking poles and my knees thank me. Two days were a bit of a slog, but this is probably unavoidable getting up to or down from the high terrain. Would I do something like this again? Yes, absolutely! But next time it will probably be the Dolomites.
We had a lovely hike today with our guide Klemen. He personalized the tour on our needs and interests, so that we saw places we wouldn't without his experience. The hike was a little bit slippery after the rain from the last days and it went a lot upwards, but it was totally worth it! Thanks again :)
Join a Group
Don’t want to hit the trails by yourself? No problem! We’ll find you a group of like-minded hikers and handle all the logistics. Guided by our experienced leader, you'll enjoy a stress-free journey focused on what truly matters – soaking in the trails, meeting new people and making unforgettable memories.
Private Guided Group
Get together a group of your hiking buddies and leave the rest to us! All you have to do is sit back, relax and enjoy a tour built around your group’s preferences. With an experienced guide accompanying you every step of the way, you’ll get the most out of your hike without having to stress about the details.