Fuscherkarkopf

Fuscherkarkopf is a summit in the Glockner Group within the High Tauern range and reaches an elevation of 3,331 meters with a second peak at 3,252 meters. The two peaks are connected by a firn ridge that defines the high mountain terrain.

The mountain received its first documented ascent in the 1840s through Gregor Maier, a local mountaineer from the village of Fusch. These early climbing expeditions marked the beginning of high mountain mountaineering in this region.

The name Fuscherkarkopf comes from the Fuschertal valley that stretches below it, showing the connection between alpine villages and the mountains around them. The local communities have lived alongside these peaks for generations, using the valley and its surroundings as a natural part of their world.

Climbers reach this summit via the southwest ridge from Hofmanns Hut on a T5-classified alpine trail that requires advanced skills. The route suits only experienced mountaineers with proper equipment.

The northwest face was once a popular ice climbing destination, but climate changes have transformed it into an area of loose rock slabs. This shift shows how the high mountains respond to environmental changes.

Location: Heiligenblut

Location: Fusch an der Großglocknerstraße

Elevation above the sea: 3,331 m

GPS coordinates: 47.09905,12.74498

Latest update: December 14, 2025 18:13