Großglockner "Path of the First Climbers"

After a short descent from the Glocknerhaus, we cross the two dam walls of the Margaritzen reservoir.
At the following fork in the path (sign Salmhütte), the path first ascends gently, then quite steeply from the halfway point up to the Stockerscharte. From there, we hike down a few vertical meters on a rope-secured path, then ascend gently to the Salmhütte (first overnight option).
From the Salmhütte, follow the partially marked path to a striking rock ridge and further to the Hohenwartkees. We cross the firn field partly on ice, partly over a steep stone moraine up to a steep rock step. Via rope protections and drilled-in steps, it then gets even steeper up to the Hohenwartscharte. From the Hohenwartscharte, you cross the Hoffmanns glacier to the Salmskamp and climb partly exposed over this to the Erzherzog Johann Hut on the Adlersruhe (second overnight option).

The normal route to the summit leads over the 40° steep Glocknerleitl, often icy and difficult to walk on in midsummer, to the "saddle." There the exposed climbing begins, crossing the narrow ridge of the Kleinglockner (with poles for securing) and descending to the Glocknerscharte. Just after the Glocknerscharte is the key section – a roughly 6-meter-high rise with a difficulty grade of II+, before continuing towards the summit with somewhat easier climbing. Descent follows the ascent (approx. 6 hours).

The mountain guides from Heiligenblut have put together the perfect equipment list for you. All information can be found here.

The public post bus runs on the Großglockner High Alpine Road in the summer season (mid-June to mid-September) 1-3 times daily and thus offers the ideal, comfortable, and practical mobility service for this route!

Tip: Have your mountain adventure perfectly organized! The staff at the Info & Booking Center Heiligenblut at Großglockner will book valley accommodation and hut overnight stays for you, organize one of the legendary Heiligenblut mountain guides, and of course also the necessary specialized equipment!
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