{"id":881,"date":"2026-08-21T07:05:59","date_gmt":"2026-08-21T07:05:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.adlerlounge.at\/?page_id=881"},"modified":"2026-08-21T12:15:40","modified_gmt":"2026-08-21T12:15:40","slug":"grossglockner-ohne-wandern","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.adlerlounge.at\/en\/grossglockner-ohne-wandern\/","title":{"rendered":"Experience the Grossglockner \u2013 Without Hiking"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>\nbody.page-id-881 .entry-main{max-width:1140px;margin:0 auto;padding:56px 28px 80px}body.page-id-881 .entry-header{margin:0 0 30px}body.page-id-881 #main .entry-title{font-size:clamp(34px,4vw,54px)!important;line-height:1.12!important;letter-spacing:-.02em}body.page-id-881 .entry-content{font-size:17px;line-height:1.75;color:#4b4b4b}body.page-id-881 .entry-content>p,body.page-id-881 .entry-content>h2,body.page-id-881 .entry-content>h3,body.page-id-881 .entry-content>ul{max-width:850px;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto}body.page-id-881 .entry-content .adler-hero{max-width:1080px;margin:0 auto 44px}body.page-id-881 .adler-hero img{width:100%;height:auto;display:block}body.page-id-881 .adler-intro{font-size:20px;line-height:1.65;color:#303030;margin-bottom:44px}body.page-id-881 .entry-content h2{font-size:clamp(28px,3vw,38px);line-height:1.2;margin-top:52px;margin-bottom:18px}body.page-id-881 .entry-content h3{font-size:23px;line-height:1.3;margin-top:34px;margin-bottom:12px}body.page-id-881 .entry-content ul{background:#f6f3ed;border-left:4px solid #b1985f;padding:24px 34px 24px 54px;margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:38px}body.page-id-881 .entry-content a{font-weight:600}body.page-id-881 .entry-content>p:last-child{margin-bottom:0}@media(max-width:700px){body.page-id-881 .entry-main{padding:34px 20px 60px}body.page-id-881 .entry-content{font-size:16px}body.page-id-881 .adler-intro{font-size:18px}}\n<\/style>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full adler-hero\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.adlerlounge.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/DSC00308_bea_kl-1.png\" alt=\"Blick zum Gro\u00dfglockner von der Adler Lounge in Kals am Gro\u00dfglockner\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"adler-intro wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Experience the Grossglockner without setting out on a mountain tour:<\/strong> The Adler Lounge sits at 2,421 metres and is easily reached by gondola from Kals in summer. At the top, you are directly opposite Austria\u2019s highest mountain and, depending on the weather, can enjoy views of 63 peaks over 3,000 metres.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">By Gondola Instead of on Foot to 2,421 Metres<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The gondola takes you from the valley station in Kals to the Cimaross in around 20 minutes. From the mountain station, the Adler Lounge is reached directly without a hike. This makes a genuine mountain experience possible even for guests who cannot or do not wish to hike.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>no hiking required<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>comfortable gondola ride from Kals<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Adler Lounge at 2,421 metres<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>panorama of 63 peaks over 3,000 metres<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>direct view of the Grossglockner<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Face to Face with the Grossglockner<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Grossglockner is more than just a name on the map here: Austria\u2019s highest mountain lies directly opposite the Adler Lounge. The large glass fa\u00e7ades, the terrace and the distinctive viewing platform bring the panorama close. You do not need to climb a summit or hike for hours to experience it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">An Accessible Mountain Excursion in East Tyrol<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The route from the valley station in Kals to the Adler Lounge is accessible and suitable for wheelchairs. The gondola entrance is 80 cm wide. Guests using a particularly wide wheelchair should therefore check its overall width before travelling. Detailed information is available on our page <a href=\"\/en\/barrierefrei-auf-2421-meter\/\">Accessible at 2,421 Metres<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Award-Winning Cuisine with a View<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Adler Lounge combines a remarkable mountain experience with high-quality cuisine. Mediterranean creations meet Tyrolean classics and specialities from the Isel Valley. In the 2025 Falstaff Mountain Hut Guide, the Adler Lounge received <strong>95 points<\/strong> \u2014 38 out of 40 for food, 37 out of 40 for ambience and 20 out of 20 for service.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.falstaff.com\/at\/huetten\/adlerlounge-kals-am-grossglockner\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">View the Falstaff Mountain Hut Guide Rating<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Do you have to hike to the Adler Lounge?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">No. When the mountain lifts are operating, the gondola takes you from Kals to the mountain station, and the Adler Lounge is reached without a hike.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Can you see the Grossglockner without hiking?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes. The Grossglockner lies directly opposite the Adler Lounge. Visibility depends on the current weather and cloud conditions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Is the Adler Lounge wheelchair accessible?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes. The journey from the valley station in Kals to the Adler Lounge is accessible. The gondola entrance is 80 cm wide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Is the excursion also suitable on rainy days?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When the mountain lifts are operating, the enclosed gondola brings you directly to the Adler Lounge. Views may be limited in rain or fog. Further information is available under <a href=\"\/en\/osttirol-bei-regen\/\">East Tyrol on a Rainy Day<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Important:<\/strong> Opening and operating times depend on the season, weather and lift operations. Please check the latest information before travelling.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Den Gro\u00dfglockner erleben, ohne eine Bergtour zu unternehmen: Die Adler Lounge liegt auf 2.421 Metern und ist im Sommer bequem mit der Gondel ab Kals erreichbar. Oben sitzen Sie dem h\u00f6chsten Berg \u00d6sterreichs vis-\u00e0-vis und genie\u00dfen \u2013 je nach Wetter \u2013 den Blick auf 63 Dreitausender. Mit der Gondel statt zu Fu\u00df auf 2.421 Meter [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-881","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry","post"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.adlerlounge.at\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/881","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.adlerlounge.at\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.adlerlounge.at\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.adlerlounge.at\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.adlerlounge.at\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=881"}],"version-history":[{"count":8,"href":"https:\/\/www.adlerlounge.at\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/881\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":950,"href":"https:\/\/www.adlerlounge.at\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/881\/revisions\/950"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.adlerlounge.at\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=881"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}