Grossvenediger between Neukirchen and Matrei
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Grossvenediger between Neukirchen and Matrei
High route on the highest mountain (3657 m) in the state of Salzburg.
For alpine experienced climbers: A relatively simple high route to the glaciated summit of the Grossvenediger, the highest mountain in the state of Salzburg, also called “ancient majesty.” The route is not too technically difficult and is therefore suitable for fit high route beginners. Due to the danger of crevasse falls, however, go only with a mountain guide or alpine training! The approach to Kürsingerhütte is described in another route. If the weather cooperates, you will be rewarded at the summit of Großvenediger with a breathtaking 360° view of many surrounding mountain groups! But you won’t see Venice even in the best weather.
difficult
8h 0min
13.32 km
Out and back
Neukirchen am Großvenediger
Seasons
Directions
From the Kürsingerhütte (2,548 m) follow hiking trail 902 to the glacier. From here the trail is usually broken. At the end, due to glacier retreat, it goes a bit downhill to the belay point. From here the trail is usually broken. First, you cross some crevasse zones heading towards Kleinvenediger, then surmount a steeper section over the edge crevasse ladder up to the Venediger notch. From the notch, where there is a wonderful view of the mountain world in good weather, continue to the fore summit. Then continue over a ridge, which depending on the conditions can be icy and exposed, to the summit, which you reach after about 4.5 hours. The descent is on the same path as the ascent. Afterwards, depending on preference, descend to the taxi at the material cable car or spend another night at the hut. Equipment: Complete high route and glacier equipment
Information & contact
Theresa Schilling
5020 Salzburg
theresaschilling@googlemail.com
Image credit: Theresa Schilling
By public transport
By the Pinzgau local railway or bus 670 to Neukirchen at the Grossvenediger station/town center. (Operating between Zell am See and Krimml)
Timetable information and download: Online at www.salzburg-verkehr.at or on your smartphone via the free Salzburg Verkehr app for Android and iOS.
From there by hut taxi to the material cable car of the Kürsingerhütte. On the website, the taxi can only be booked from the parking lot, but by phone also from the station. (As of 2021) Alternatively, the route can also be covered by mountain bike. The further route between the material cable car and Kürsingerhütte is described in a separate route. (Contact: www.kuersinger.at; +43 720 920 444)
Safety information
Only with mountain guide: In or alpine training! Complete high route and glacier equipmentRoute profile
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