1841
3,666 m
Ignaz von Kürsinger, Anton von Ruthner, Paul Rohregger
GROSSVENEDIGER
Obersulzbachtal (PD)
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Prices from
350,-€
THE MOUNTAIN
The Großvenediger is the highest peak in the Venediger Group in the Hohe Tauern. From all sides, the 3,666-meter-high peak presents itself with mighty glaciers and inevitably draws attention when climbing neighboring peaks. The relatively low difficulty makes it a very popular destination for those seeking their first experience in the high mountains and on glaciers. What should not be underestimated, especially on the Großvenediger, are the glacier crevasses, some of which are very large and impressive. The "World-Old Majesty," as the Großvenediger has always been called, lives up to its proud name. An impressive peak that captivates numerous mountaineers with its relatively moderate difficulty.
ABOUT THE TOUR
Großvenediger - Normal Route (Obersulzbachtal - Kürsingerhütte): There are several alternative routes to reach the summit of the Großvenediger. The difficulty levels are moderate, both on the tour presented here via the Obersulzbachkees and the Kürsingerhütte, and from the south via the Johanneshütte and the Defreggerhaus, making it suitable for beginners in the world of glacier touring. Ideally, led by a mountain guide, the route leads through impressive crevasse zones from the Kürsingerhütte, first up to the Venedigerscharte between the Großvenediger and Kleinvenediger peaks, and then up the south side to the summit ridge. This is often a key point on the tour and, depending on the snow conditions, can change from a wide track to a very narrow snow ridge.
INFO
Services
Included in the price:
- Entire organization and guidance by a state-certified mountain guide
- All necessary reservations are made in advance
Additional costs:
- 1 overnight stay with half board at the Kürsingerhütte
- Taxi from Hopfelboden to the Kürsingerhütte cable car
- Transfer to and from the meeting point
- Expenses (accommodation, taxi) for the mountain guide
- Individual tips
* Rental equipment (€10 per piece of equipment)
Facts
Location:
Venediger Group - Hohe Tauern
Best time of year:
Mid-June - end of September
Duration:
2 days
Meeting point:
Hopffeldboden car park in the Obersulzbachtal
What you need
Safety-relevant requirements
- Surefootedness
- Good physical condition for 8-10 hours of walking and 1,100 meters of ascent
Requirements for enjoyment
- No fear of heights
- Good acclimatization
PRICING
PROGRAM
Day 1: Ascent to the Kürsinger Hut
The meeting point for the ascent to the hut is the Hopffeldboden car park in the Obersulzbachtal valley. Here, we'll quickly check our equipment and take a taxi through the long valley, framed by steep slopes, to the Kürsinger Hut cable car. From there, we'll ascend to the hut on foot in approximately 2 - 2.5 hours.
Day 2: Großvenediger Summit Day
The next morning, we set off early toward the glacier. Reaching the glacial tongue of the Venedigerkees, we rope up and ascend as a rope team to the Venedigerscharte ridge. Here, the view to the south opens up for the first time, and we get a first glimpse of the magnificent panorama that awaits us at the summit. From the ridge, it's about an hour to the summit. The finale is a short snow ridge that leads us to the highest point of the Großvenediger. We enjoy the beautiful panorama of this freestanding peak and then make our way back to the valley, where our taxi will take us back to the parking lot at the cable car.
The story of the first ascent
It took almost three decades after the first ascent of the Großglockner before the first attempt was made on the Großvenediger. Led by Paul Rohregger, who had received the commission personally from Archduke Johann, a 17-person group set out for the summit. However, they were caught in an avalanche shortly below the summit after a difficult ascent via the north ridge, and the attempt failed. Another 13 years later, a new attempt was made: led by Ignaz von Kürsinger, an impressive 40 men set out. This time, they chose a slightly different route, ascending from the Obersulzbachtal valley via the Stierlahnerwand and the Steinkar cirque to the Venedigerscharte. This route is still frequently used today as one of the normal routes. 26 members of this expedition reached the summit on September 3, 1841 – among them was Paul Rohregger, who had been seriously injured in an avalanche during the first attempt 13 years earlier.
