Ski tour to the "World-old majesty"

Tour information

Length: 13.3 km
Duration: 7:00 h
Elevation uphill:2,168 hm
Elevation downhill:0 hm

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Elevation profile

Ski tour Großvenediger 3.657m.gpx

Highest point3,657 m

Starting point

Hinterbichl parking spot Wiesenkreuz

Finishing point

Großvenediger 3.657 m

Fitness level 5 / 6
Technique 4 / 6

Best time of year

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Equipment

Glacier equipment absolutely necessary (watch out for crevasses!)

Source: TVB Osttirol

Description

The "World-old majesty", as the Großvenediger is known, is the fourth highest summit in Austria and probably one of the most undertaken ski tours in the Hohe Tauern National Park. After all from the valley there is a considerable 2182 metres altitude to tackle. Those who would like to shorten the climbing time can stay the night in Johannishütte and get to the summit from there in 5 hours. We recommend climbing with a mountain guide.

Walking times:
Wiesenkreuz - Johannishütte 2 hours.
Johannishütte - Defreggerhaus 2 ½ hours
Defreggerhaus - Oberer Einstieg - Großvenediger 2 ½ hours

Additional ski tour tips can be obtained in the ski tour guides by Thomas Mariacher. These are available here: https://www.tyroliaverlag.at/item/Skitouren_in_Osttirol_und_Oberkaernten/Thomas_Mariacher/43058387

Nearby huts and mountain restaurants

Gasthof Islitzer***
Opening hours:Open today
Place:Prägraten a.G.
:Restaurant
see restaurant details: Gasthof Islitzer***
Defreggerhaus 2.964m
Opening hours:Today closed
Place:Prägraten am Grossvenediger
:Alpine pasture / hut / mountain restaurant
see restaurant details: Defreggerhaus 2.964m
Johannishütte 2.121m
Opening hours:Open today
Place:Prägraten a.G.
:Alpine pasture / hut / mountain restaurant
see restaurant details: Johannishütte 2.121m