The most beautiful mountain ascents in Austria
The best of mountain tourism in Austria
Austria offers countless amazing mountain ascents, you will also find thousands and thousands of mountains here. Let's take a look at the most famous and beautiful mountain ascents you can take in Austria and be inspired by your next trip to Austria.
Ascent to Grossglockner Stüdlgrat
The Big Bell unexpectedly without people
We chose a somewhat untraditional variant with a starting night at Erzherzog-Johann-Hütte, which meant a greater number of kilometers and elevation, but we were alone on the ridge and also at the top cross, which is not a good luck for someone. Stüdlgrat, a climbing route to the Grossglockner, is marked with AD, III + difficulty, but there are many places secured by borháky and fixed ropes that make the whole ascent easier. Conquered by Cyril and Methodius 2019. continue reading
Ascent to the Wildspitze and descent through the Taschachtal
Two-day skiing in the Pitztal
Winter ascent to Austria's second highest mountain Wildspitze (3,772 m.) Crossing the Taschachferner Glacier from east to west and then descending Taschachtal all the way down to the car park. First step. A ten-kilometer drive from a glacier lying at an altitude of 3,200 m. To a valley at an altitude of 1,700 m. continue reading
Ascent to Großvenediger Nordgrat
A two-day alpine hike
The Großvenediger, or Greater Venetian, lies west of the Großglockner and is considered Austria's fourth highest mountain. It is usually accessed from the east through the so-called Prague cottages. We decided to conquer it from the west – via Kürsingerhütte and climb it not by normal, but by the Nordgrat climbing route of difficulty III + (AD). continue reading
Ascent to Großvenediger normal
View of the Hohe Tauern
Großvenediger, located in the Hohe Tauern, has a height of 3,666 meters. nm the fourth highest mountain in Austria. Its top is covered by a glacier and it is a very interesting hill for those who want to try moving in cats and on a rope. Hohe Tauren, as the real name for the Hohe Tauern is, is also a beautiful part of the Alps full of beautiful valleys, glaciers and the steep walls of the surrounding hills. continue reading
Ascent to Similaun
Trek to mythical mountain
Similaun (3 606 m asl) is one of the most popular and highest mountains in Austria. Moreover, it is not very difficult, so a number of tourists ascend here every year. And there is no wonder – there is not only fabulous view from the top, but also the way itself from the valley is very nice. In its vicinity are also a number of other peaks, so you will not be bored in his area even for a few days. This trip describes the ascent on snow in the early spring. continue reading
Ascent to Kreuzspitze
Awesome outlook around Ötztal
Kreuzspitze (3455 m asl) belongs among the highest easily accessible austrian hiking peaks (you do not need any climbing equipment for the ascent). There are really incredible views across the whole Ötztal in good weather from its top. You can manage the ascent in one day from Vent, but far more enjoyable and tactical is to sleep at the hut of Martin Busch Hütte and combine it with another ascent in the neighborhood. continue reading
Ascent to Hohe Geige via Westgrat
Plangeross - Gahwinden - Westgrat - Hohe Geige
The ascent from Plangeross to Hohe Geige in one day is quite challenging, but in good weather it can be managed. However, it is advisable to leave early in the morning. If you do not want to chase too much, but want to enjoy the views and take pictures along the way, it is necessary to take into account that the hike will take about twelve hours. In addition, if you want to stop at the Rüsselsheimer Hütte, the hike may take even longer. continue reading
Ascent to Hohe Geige
To the highest mountain Geigenkammu
Hohe Geige (3,395 m above sea level) is one of the most accessible hiking mountains in the Ötztal Alps, thanks to which it is one of the most visited peaks, although it does not reach such fame as the Kreuzspitze near Vent. For a challenging climb on it, especially if you make it in one day, you will be rewarded with amazing views of all corners of the world. The most classic ascent is from the Pitztal valley through the Chemnitzer Hütte. The march from the Chemnitzer cottage to the top of the mountain describes this photo report. continue reading
Ascent to Mittagskogel
Mittelberg - Mittagskogel and back
The Mittagskogel can be reached from Mittelberg relatively easily using the Gletscherexpress tunnel, which takes you to a height of 2,840 m above sea level. From here, it is just over 300 meters above sea level to the top of the Mittagskogel. However, a more valuable performance is to complete the entire ascent on foot. The hike is not very technically demanding, but due to the relatively large elevation gain, expect a total time of about eleven hours. continue reading
Ascent to Sulzkogel
The outlook over Finstertaler Stausee
From Kühtai Pass ( 2017 m asl ), which lies on the mountain road that connects the Ötztal valley with Sellraintal, starts a wonderful tourist trail to the great dam Finstertaler and then on to the top of Sulzkogel ( 3016 m asl) or alternatively via Finstertaler Scharte ( 2777 m asl ) to the valley Horlachtal. continue reading
Ascent to Hochkönig
Ascent along the classic path to Hochkönig
Hochkönig is one of the most beautiful massifs in the northern limestone Alps. The normal classic ascent path starts at the mountain hotel Arthurhaus (1,505 m above sea level) and seems to bypass the eastern part of the massif, only to climb for a long time to the very top, where the Matras-Haus cottage stands. An ideal place to sleep. Expect approximately seven hours of ascent and more than 1,500 meters of elevation gain continue reading
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