Trail description:
Many walks start at the new "Glocknerwinkel" visitor centre at the end of the toll road to Lucknerhaus. One option is to explore the family-friendly hiking trail to the Lucknerhütte (Luckner hut) via the 'Glockner traces – mountain philosophy' trail in the Hohe Tauern National Park. From there, a mountain trail will take you across the flower strewn Speikleiten slopes, surrounded by magnificent rocky mountains and in sight of the Grossglockner, always going higher towards the Stüdlhütte (Stüdl hut) (challenging). Rangers can provide visitors with more information about other hiking opportunities in the Ködnitz valley.
Starting point:
Lucknerhaus car park (subject to charges), 9981 Kals a. Grossglockner
Arriving by public transport:
In the summer months, the National Park 'Wanderbus' goes as far as Lucknerhaus.
Level of difficulty:
Easy hike to Lucknerhütte (Luckner hut) –
Challenging from Lucknerhütte (Luckner hut) – sure-footedness necessary
Metres of climbing / walking time (to Stüdlhütte):
900 m / 6 hrs (there and back)
Opening times:
Spring to autumn
Features:
"Glocknerwinkel" visitor centre; Vegetation grown in proglacial area of glacier; mountain meadows; marmots; ibex; eagles; bearded vultures; chamois
Refreshment points:
Lucknerhaus, Lucknerhütte, Stüdlhütte