Großer Bärenkopf

Großer Bärenkopf is a mountain summit in the Glockner Group with two peaks separated by about 300 meters. The northeast side is covered with firn, while the other faces are rocky and steep.

The first recorded climb took place on September 18, 1869, when Karl Hofmann, Johann Stüdl, Thomas Groder, and Josef Schnell reached the summit. This ascent was part of the intensive mountain exploration happening in the Alps during that period.

The mountain is part of High Tauern National Park and forms the natural border between the Austrian states of Carinthia and Salzburg. Climbers experience this boundary firsthand as they ascend between two distinct alpine regions.

Climbers access the summit from Oberwalder Hut at 2,973 meters or Heinrich Schwaiger Haus at 2,802 meters. Glacier equipment and mountaineering experience are needed for the ascent.

The mountain's appearance changes dramatically depending on the viewing angle, with the northeast side showing a white firn field while other sides are dominated by dark rock formations. This stark color contrast makes the peak look completely different from various directions.

Location: Heiligenblut

Location: Kaprun

Elevation above the sea: 3,396 m

GPS coordinates: 47.13104,12.73122

Latest update: December 14, 2025 16:42