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The "Vipernstein" is located on the Eggentaler Almen, an impressive mountain backdrop nestled between Latemar and Zanggenberg.
Rock: Latemar Iimestone
Approach and access: form Obereggen (upper car park) in the direction of the Eggentaler Almen, past the Epircher-Laner-Alm and from there about 1 km further to the car park. Then follow the road on foot to Weigler Schupf, then about 100 m down the meadow to the right. It takes about 15 min from the car park to the climbing rock.

The road to the Eggentaler Almen is closed daily from 09.00 am - 5.00 pm. Therefore ascent with the cable car Ochseinweide, from there further along the road to Weigler Schupf, then approx. 100 m down the meadow to the right. It takes about 1 hour from the Ochsenweide mountain station to the climbing rock.

The 500 m long climb is perfectly secured with 1.000 m of steel cable and it is rated at medium difficulty (A – B – in some places B/C). Nevertheless, the last part of the via ferrata, the so-called Angel’s edge, presents a very impressive rock passage.

Due to the nature of the new via ferrata, the climb can be a bit of an adventure for less experienced mountaineers as well as mountaineering families with children who like walking and climbing. The minimum recommended height is 1.50 m.

Take the Texelbahn cable car directly to the famous Merano High Mountain Trail (no. 24). Heading in a westerly direction towards Nasereit refuge, the via ferrata can easily be reached in around 1 hour on foot. The highlight of the Category C via ferrata is the bridge course with 2 zip lines and a rope bridge. There are exposed sections (difficulty C), otherwise most sections are B to B/C. Due to its fabulous location situated between streams and waterfalls in the pristine Ziel Valley, this via ferrata route is unique in the Texel Group Nature Park. An idyllic climbing highlight for experienced climbers, but also offering adventurous family fun in the mountains.

The new Ziel Via Ferrata route up to the Gingglegg, a rocky promontory behind the Nasereit refuge hut, offers difficulty of up to a maximum of level C over a distance of 500 m. From the Texelbahn mountain station, follow the pleasant path up to the Nasereit Hut, then cross over the bridge and follow the signposts. A forest track leads to the high pastures; red marker points and cairns show the entrance to the via ferrata route (from the Texelbahn a little more than an hour). The first part of the climb, which features two exposed sections (difficulty C) with spectacular views down to the Zielbach stream, is also suitable for families with children with experience of climbing. The gaps between the individual anchor points have been kept especially small. At the exit of this section, climbers reach a grassy knoll by the Zielbach, which can either be crossed by a rope bridge or by zip line (only a climbing harness with via ferrata cable kit required). The zip line is great for families, who can then cross back again via the rope bridge. Red dots mark the descent from the grassy knoll.

In order to reach the second, more difficult section of the via ferrata route, after crossing the Zielbach follow the marker points and you will soon reach the entrance to the upper section. The sloping slab terrain (difficulty B) requires good footwork. At the start there are still footholds - the short left traverse is conquered using the friction technique on small, steep treads (C). The first emergency exit is here. Next comes an initial short steep vertical climb, which again demands excellent footwork. Transferring the carabiner at the end of the steep vertical climb must be planned in advance in order to save energy (C). A short traverse to the right (B) leads to the next overhang (C), which is overcome with the help, among other things, of two metal ladder rungs. An apparently natural foothold on the left-hand side of the ascent facilitates climbing higher. The subsequent left traverse (B) is very exposed and ends at the next steep vertical climb (C). After this, the route continues along easy grassy terrain. Next comes a short section which can be wet, especially after bad weather or longer periods of rain. Two metal ladder rungs help to conquer the steep section (C). Level B challenges come next. A brief right traverse leads to the slightly overhanging key passage (C+), which is passable using artificial climbing aids and strength. A nice scramble (B) with many good handholds leads up to the long right traverse, the most exposed section of the entire climb (C). Even after this traverse there are still some C passages to overcome before the face register is reached. The less steep continuation of the route follows the ridge (B and C) and finally ends at the Gingglegg, a wonderful viewing point with amazing vistas of the Dolomites. The hiking trail leads back down to the Nasereit refuge hut in around 30 minutes and from there back to the starting point.

Tour Info:
Difficulty B and C
Via ferrata length 500 m
Entrance-Exit 250 metres difference in altitude
Time required 2-2½ hours
Good climbing technique and arm strength require

The climbing rock in Antholz Niedertal is located in the shady forest between fish pond and the Hofstatt hut. There are over 30 different routes here with varying difficulties, e.g.: "Geckos" for the little ones, "Dance Course" for experts and "Difficult Crack" for the crevasse enthusiasts. Let's go for vertical fun!

The climbing wall "Col dell'uomo" is located in the wood of Montiggl, nearby the Wilder Mann Bühel.

Directions: Drive from St. Michael in the direction of Montiggl. Park at the sport center Rungg. Turn right from there and follow the path along the sports field. Going on from there the way is indicated by signs and you reach in ca. 20 minutes the climbing wall.

On the climbing wall are at the moment 10 routes from the difficulty levels II to VII and the length from 6 up to 20 meters.

Further informations on the Web-Site: climbing wall Montiggl

"Huafwond" Panorama Climbing Area

An absolute highlight for experienced climbers, a beautifully laid-out climbing area on Sonnenberg mountain in Partschins/Parcines with more than 100 sq. mt. of panorama terraces, grill facilities, benches and tables and fantastic views of the Dolomite peaks and the Meran area.
More than 30 climbing routes, from grade II to IX in difficulty, and a number of rope-ways – some over 30 mt. long.

How to get to the climbing area:
Simply take the Texelbahn cable car in Partschins up to the mountain station then walk 7 min. along the “Dursterhof” path to the rock-face turning off after a 5 min. walk to the right in a westerly direction.
By car to the „Dursterhof“ farm, then a 30 min. walk to the rock face, following the Giggelberg path then turning uphill after 25 min. towards the west.

Those who want to experience this (including the surge of adrenaline) can learn it under the supervision of an instructor in the Marchegg rock climbing garden. The 30 metre high wall offers a lot, from fixed rope climbing to climbing routes with degrees of difficulty from 4a to 7b+. Great adventure and fun not only for kids!

A very nice, smaller climbing area. Suitable for beginners, more expert climbers and those who like to climb alone!
Climbers can reach the rock face from above and can start climbing on their own in complete safety.
Just take a look at the fantastic views all around you! You can see as far as Partschins/Parcines, the Meraner Land area and the peaks of the South Tyrol Dolomites, too.

Direction: facing south
Best Season: any time of the year but better to avoid really warm summer days when the rocks get too hot to handle.
Rocks: rough-faced stone – most routes start steeply upwards to continue in a vertical direction
Height of wall: 15 – 20 mt.
Grade of difficulty: 3a – 7a+
Roped lengths: 1 roped length
Of special note: Climbers can rope themselves to the face and there are abseiling possibilities
How to reach the area: Partschins/Parcines – towards Vertigen – turn left at the "Fasserkreuz" and follow the sign posts.

The Tisner Auen climbing garden has its wall facing east and offers climbing in various degrees of difficulty and is therefore also suitable for families with children. Climbing is mainly on inclined technically challenging slabs on porphyry rock. Climbing is possible all year round, with the exception of a few weeks.

Difficulty: 4a-8a

If you are looking for untouched nature and peace and quiet, Spiluck, above Vahrn, is the right place. The climbing park offers easy routes for children and families, but also challenging routes with vertical and overhanging parts. The rocks at the entrance of the climbing park are ideal for bouldering.

The Lago di Landro/Dürrensee crag is located above the Lake of Landro and therefore you have a wonderful view of the lake from the wall. The excellent rock is vertical and partly overhanging.

Approach time: 15 min.

This climbing crag with its three sectors is the most popular in Val di Landro/Höhlensteintal because of the short approach. Beginners and amitious climbers will be rewarded.

Approach time: 1 min.

Fascination, movement as well as emotion for good work, this is sport climbing. Climbing is a sport that covers a wide range of activities, which is why the Passeiertal Valley offers a wide range of climbing gardens and walls.

Climbing Wall in Stuls/Stulles: at the farm "Unterstuaner Hof".

Degree of difficulty: 4-8a

Climbing routes: 65

The climbing wall Garbe is the southernmost adventure park of South Tyrol. It's direction and the surrounding trees with their huge shadows allow the kids to climb also durning hot summer days.

Fascination, movement as well as emotion for good work, this is sport climbing. Climbing is a sport that covers a wide range of activities, which is why the Passeiertal Valley offers a wide range of climbing gardens and walls.

Climbing garden in Moos/Moso: at the museum Bunker Mooseum.

Degree of difficulty: 5c-7b

Climbing routes: 18

Since 2005, Franzensfeste has become a very popular meeting point for climbers. Over the past few years, the climbing crag has been equipped by an independent group of climbing enthusiasts of the CAI who managed to create a crag which is now known throughout the region. Underneath the large central sector with routes of easy and medium difficulty, there is a smaller sector with short, but more difficult routes. Recently, the team has begun to work on a new sector directly above the central sector. It promises long routes, even mutli-pitches, for all preferences. The crag is very suitable for families with small children because of its proximity to the main road. Furthermore, just underneath the wall there is a meadow with tables and benches.

The Franzensfeste climbing park enjoys great popularity among beginners and families. It is easily accessible by bus or railway and a 15 minutes' walk from the fortress Franzensfeste.

This crag is one of the oldest in the area. It is very popular regardless of the long approach, due to the wonderful view of the Three Peaks on the way, the strain of the approach is easily forgotten.

Approach time: 40 min.               

The climbing crag by the Adolf Munkel trail is situated beneath the north face of the Furchetta Mountain and it offers climbing routes for almost every difficulty level. The area around the climbing crag is child-friendly and the view of the Odle/Geisler Mountains is breathtaking. • Starting point: Zannes/Zans; hiking time: 40 min to the climbing crag; difficulty of the routes: 3 to 8a; rock: dolostone

A Climbing garden in Graun/Kurtatsch with 20 routes. Routes from 4 to 6b

 

A series of routes with increasing difficulty able to meet every expectation, from the simplest for the younger ones to the most acrobatic for the more expert ones.

Prices per person:

• € 9,00 for the first route (fuchsia) - € 4,00 for every repetition, up to max. € 25,00
• Green, orange, blue and red routes:
  • € 17,00 for one single route
  • € 25,00 for two routes, also different from each other
  • € 5,00 for every further route, up to max. € 35,00
•  Only visitor: € 1,50

The park is only open in summer.

One of the crags with a rather high number of harder routes. The big overhangs offer shelter from rain and hence it is possible to climb also during rainy days.

Approach time: 3 min.

At the Laces rock-climbing crag practice wall, beginners can try their hand at the easiest climb, the ‘Alpingeschichte’, while the more advanced would prefer the ‘Laces Vegas’ course. In total, there are 78 different climbs with strips, holes and plates, all positioned on the compact gneiss. On the ‘Alpingeschichte’ course, the names have a specific meaning. The various practice climbs are intended to represent some of the great Alpine mountain climbing courses.

The somewhat strenuous access to the sports climbing crag of the Geierwand is worthwhile thanks to the high rock face in yellow dolomite rock with interesting routes up to 35 meters. This climbing crag is recommended especially in the transition months because of the southern orientation and therefore it can get quite hot in the summer months.

The versatile climbing wall at St. Hippolyt above Lana offers climbing fun in the lower to medium difficulty levels. In addition to some slab passages, you will find mostly heavily layered rock with ledges, handles and also lower holds. The porphyry is rough and allows for a good grip. The end of the rock is formed by a small rock roof, which can also be climbed as an extension of the routes with a 2nd pitch. The climbing garden is well secured.

The climbing garden above the sports area Silandro/Schlanders

- 36 routes
- Altitude: 770 m
- Walking time: approx. 10-35 min.
- Rock: gneiss
- Difficulty level: 5a - 8a

Access: Sportzone Silandro
Follow the road in the valley, turn left on a forest road and a few hundred meters after the fishpond turn left to the electricity plant - or the hiking trail no. 7 towards Schlandersburg castle - or follow the hiking trail 14 above the sports zone.
The climbing "Priel" is maintained by AVS Schlanders.

Detailed Info: Sportclimbing Guides 1 Passeier Vinschgau

Bouldering is climbing on rocks, cliffs or artificial climbing walls without a rope. Over the past few years, this sport has constantly increased in popularity and since 1970, it is a discipline in its own right in the area of sports climbing. Its popularity has drastically increased, especially within the younger generation.

Algund is home to one of the largest outdoor boulder areas in South Tyrol.

Passionate climbers can also enjoy the Salewa Cube in the nearby provincial capital of Bozen – currently the largest climbing hall in Italy. On a climbing surface of 2,000 square metres, 250 climbers can have a go at the same time. In addition, there are three speed climbing routes, 420 square metres of boulder surfaces, boulder blocks with grades of difficulty from A to E, climbing paths, a dry tooling wall, 11,000 climbing handles etc.

There is lots of fun for climbers in Algund and surroundings!

Two cavernous holes characterize this climbing crag. The magnificent view stretches from the Monte Cristallto to the Lake of Landro.

Approach time: 30 min.                         

This climbing crag is easy. It has a very exemplary protection. Multipitch routes also possible.

Approach time: 7 min.

Bouldering is climbing on rocks, cliffs or artificial climbing walls without a rope. Over the past few years, this sport has constantly increased in popularity and since 1970, it is a discipline in its own right in the area of sports climbing. Its popularity has drastically increased, especially within the younger generation.

Algund is home to one of the largest outdoor boulder areas in South Tyrol.

Passionate climbers can also enjoy the Salewa Cube in the nearby provincial capital of Bozen – currently the largest climbing hall in Italy. On a climbing surface of 2,000 square metres, 250 climbers can have a go at the same time. In addition, there are three speed climbing routes, 420 square metres of boulder surfaces, boulder blocks with grades of difficulty from A to E, climbing paths, a dry tooling wall, 11,000 climbing handles etc.

There is lots of fun for climbers in Algund and surroundings!

Fascination, movement as well as emotion for good work, this is sport climbing. Climbing is a sport that covers a wide range of activities, which is why the Passeiertal Valley offers a wide range of climbing gardens and walls.

Climbing Garden Bergkristall in Pfelders/Plan: just before Pfelders/Plan accross from the inn Bergkristall.

Degree of difficulty: 3-7c

Climbing routes: 55