High-Ropes Courses in South Tyrol

Soar above “Trafoi Canyon” Since summer 2019, visitors have had the chance to strap themselves in for a thrilling flight straight from Trafoi car park to the opposite side of “Trafoi Canyon”. This stunning slide offers wonderful views of the Trafoi mountain stream, with the landing spot featuring direct access to the new climbing park.  Note: Flying Fox may only be used under the supervision of trained staff.
 Technical details:
Flying Fox height: 40 m
Flying Fox length: 175 m
Minimum weight for children: 25 kg
Price: 25 euros

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.

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.

Attention: Laces climbing crag closed!
Due to urgent maintenance work, the two sectors "Latsch Vegas" and "Alpingeschichte" will remain closed until further notice.

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!

"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.

The via ferrata „Ölberg“ in Afens in Pfitsch, with about 550 m climbing length, requires surefootedness and a head for heights. After the village Wiesen near the town of Sterzing, directly after the tunnel in the direction of the Pfitsch valley, there is a parking possibility. From here, walk back along the old “Pfitscher” road to the start of the via ferrata. It leads along the rock face in the right part of the Ölberg, where there are different variants with varying degrees of difficulty. These lead to a shoulder with a small rest area and then further down again on a partly secured path. Shortly before the village Afens a stream is crossed with a suspension bridge, the bridge can also be bypassed via a footpath. Afterwards, you have the option of descending either via Afens or directly back to the starting point at the parking lot. 

Difficulty / Equipment
On the difficulty scale from A to E (from easy to extreme), the Ölberg via ferrata is at B / D, in the middle range. Here, a large part of the route can be assigned to the B range. Several variants offer the difficulty level D, while the easier options are at B / C. Thus, the Ölberg via ferrata is ideal for experienced via ferrata enthusiasts. For children who already have climbing experience, a minimum height of 1.30m is recommended.

Climbing length and duration
230 meters in altitude and 550m climbing length.
Ascent approx. 2 ¼ hours
- with descent to the starting point a total of approx. 3 hours
- With descent via Afens about 3 ¾ hours.

Starting point 
From the parking lot after the tunnel next to the old Pfitscher road to the start of the via ferrata about 15 minutes walk. 

Descent 
Either via Afens or directly back to the starting point at the parking lot.

On the climbing wall Alperia on the dam wall in Val Martello, both beginners and experts will find their routes. On the high walls, which promise a special climbing experience, you will find 35 different routes. Two of the routes are even 80 metres long!

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 new Ibex via ferrata in the Ratschingstal valley offers routes from difficulty level C to E for beginners and pros. Children's via ferrata included. 

Climbing equipment can be booked at Rent&Go Sport Schölzhorn at the valley station of the Ratschings-Jaufen cable cars.

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.

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

Sfidarci divertimento per tutte le età promette il parco avventura in Val Senales. In uno splendido luogo naturale, con una gola impossante, c’è un parco avventura, con 11 percorsi e ca. 150 piattaforme, da 2m fino a 30m di altezza.
Caratteristiche speciali: Altalena Gigante „Giant Swing“, tante carrucole e percorsi per bambini.
Periodo d’apertura: 01/05 – 04/11/2018 Durata di un giro su tutti i percorsi: ca. 3 ore Luogo: si trova alla fine del Lago di Vernago, a 1780 metri sul livello del mare. Fermata dell’autobus e parcheggio disponibile.

Via Ferrata “Knott” Unterstell
La ferrata “KNOTT” (rupe) si trova sulla roccia
su cui è ancorata una piattaforma panoramica. Dalla stessa si può godere
di una grandiosa vista in profondità sulle singole vie e sugli scalatori che le
percorrono. In totale sulla “KNOTT” si sviluppano Quattro vie ferrate, una
corta via di collegamento, un ponte sospeso lungo 20 m e due ripide scalette
metalliche. Qui ci si può arrampicare e allenarsi a piacere. Semplici
percorsi, passaggi difficili, tratti esposti e tecnici. Ad ogni ora del giorno,
dato che i tratti di accesso e di discesa sono brevi.

From 09.06.2024 to 22.09.2024 the high ropes course in Ortisei attracts with fun routes for the little ones and challenging courses for the very brave. Here, little ones as well as older adventure seekers can test their limits, practice balance and see how brave they can be. In the forest on the edge of Val d’Anna, impressive parcours and adrenaline-filled descents await. Are you staying in Laion? If so, you can even get in for free.

“Michl” is just waiting for a visit from leisure and beginner climbers. On an easy, B-difficulty course, it can offer a real climbing experience to any visitor with a half-good head for heights. After a little overhang, climbers pull themselves over rock bars that on average remain relatively low. Ideal for practising clicking and changing carabiners. A short hiking route shares the via ferrata in two sections. Small surprise: a stream provides refreshment and a place to rest and let you take in the natural surroundings. And not forgetting your own climbing performance too. After a further climb, at the exit of the via ferrata is one of the loveliest viewing points in the Speikboden area. The little Speikboden lake, a hidden gem, rewards all visitors with a natural spectacle at the conclusion of the climb.

Anyone who has got the bug for more climbing can hike down the mountain to the start of the Speikboden's “Genie in a Bottle” via ferrata. Climbers who have used “Michl” to warm up will manage well on the next via ferrata.

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

A real natural experience for young and old is the High Ropes Course Lasa in the Litzer Waldele forest. The complex has 10 courses with 100 platforms at different heights and skill levels.
New attraction: Vista parcour with 16 platforms

In case of thunderstorms, heavy rain or strong winds, the park is closed.

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!

This Via Ferrata has truely earned the name "Avventura"! Three-rope bridge, Burmabridge, plank bridge or chimes - these are just a few elements that await you on the new Via Ferrata at Speikboden! Beautifully laid out, with many steps and final summit cross, the trail offers a breathtaking view through the Ahrntal valley.

The wonderful adventure Via Ferrata with difficulty B rounds off the wide climbing offer at Speikboden, along with the Via Ferrata Speikboden (B/C) and the Via Ferrata Kids (A).

The starting point is at the Station Speikboden Alm at 2.000m, which can be reached by cablecar. After a 30-minute hike on the forest road in direction to Luttach, you reach the entrance of the Via Ferrata Avventura. A total of 10 sections have to be climbed before reaching the summit cross of the mountain "Kleiner Nock". The tour is designed as a circular route, the return path is on the hiking trail no. 18a, back to the starting point.

 

Tour details

• Difficulty: B (moderately difficult), min. age 12 years
• Start/finish point: Station Speikboden Alm at 2.000m, reachable by cablecar Speikboden
• Entrance: From the station Speikboden Alm via the forest path A in direction to Luttach, 20 min
• Ascesa: 350 m in altitude, 3 h
• Return path to the station Speikboden Alm: path no. 18a, 1 h
• Time needed in total: min. 3 h 30 min
• Last descent with the cablecar Speikboden: 5:00 pm (in august: 6:00 pm)

Try this adventure, learn to assess your personal limits, overcome your fears and experience an unforgettable day, high up in the trees at the North Park in Sterzing / Vipiteno. Ideal for families and children. 

The so-called “Loathna-Kofel” near the village of Sankt Lorenzen was already inhabited in the Iron Age. Today there are climb climbers, who train and are already trained in the 26 in part exigent and light craning routes.

2 routes till 5a, 6 routes till 6a, 10 routes till 6c, 12 routes till 7b, 1 route till 8a

“Hoachwool” – via ferrata di prima categoria
All’imbocco della Val Senales e di fronte a Castel Juval di Reinhold Messner,
si trova una delle più affascinanti vie ferrate dell’Alto Adige. Con una
lunghezza di corda di 1400 m e un dislivello di 630 metri, un ponte tibetano
posto a 32 metri di altezza sul rio Senales, la via ferrata “Hoachwool” è
impegnativa ma accessibile a tutti. 200 anni fa il beneficiato di Parcines
raccomandava il “sentiero proibito “, che rappresenta una parte della nuova
via ferrata, soltanto a coloro che “avevano i piedi ben saldi, i cui occhi non
soffrivano di vertigini e le cui ginocchia non tremavano.” Oggi la via ferrata
si snoda lungo l’antica canalizzazione d’acqua della Val Senales/Naturno,
una roggia lunga 10 km chiamata in passato dagli abitanti di Naturno anche
“Hoachwool“. Oltrepassando le imponenti rocce, godendo di panorami
mozzafiato, strutture di gran risalto, come l‘Elferplått (una roccia come meridiana)
e la “Stegerfrau”, rendono la via ferrata “Hoachwool” unica e speciale.
Il Monte Sole con il “Hoachwool” è sempre stato un luogo fiabesco. E
risulterà magico anche per tutti coloro che lo vivranno come via ferrata.
https://www.merano-suedtirol.it/de/naturns/aktiv-entspannen/wandern-bergsteigen/klettersteige.html

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

 

A tricky, demanding, superbly constructed route with absolutely breathtaking views. The via ferrata was named after the mountaineer from Ahornach. The route begins close to the Kleingruberhof in Ahornach, covers 600 metres in length and 300 vertical metres, and requires nerves of steel and a lot of strength – above all in the arms.  After a relatively moderate start, the rock face becomes extremely steep. According to Hans Kammerlander, there is nothing like it in the entire Dolomite region; the difficulty reaches level E, but is mostly D and C. The path ends after around three hours of climbing near the Kofler zwischen den Wänden and is only suitable for experienced climbers. A good head for heights is one hundred percent essential.

Route description:
A short ladder up to an overhang (E), then a B/C and C-grade traverse to the Burma bridge (A/B). After the bridge continue (B) to a small niche and then steeply (D) to a flake and right into the narrow intersection (D/E). The intersection widens (D) and leads to the 15-m ladder (inside B/C; outside C). After the ladder, a left turn (D and briefly E) over the roof and climbing to the right (D and C) in easier terrain (B/B). Then the route moves on to an edge and the long, ascending traverse begins (always B, B/C and also briefly C) up to the next overhang. Just before this the face becomes steeper (C/D) and you will reach the tree trunk on which you cross to the roof edge. Next briefly D and then easier to the rope bridge. Cross this bridge and then traverse horizontally (B). The rope becomes steeper (C and C/D) and leads up under the next bridge, which is reached by looping round to the left (B). After the second bridge a slab pillar (up to C) leads up to the exit at a wooden fence.

Source: www.bergsteigen.com ; Author: Andreas Jentzsch

Total time required approx. 4 hours.

Easy via ferrata on the Monte Sole in Laces

The Poppele-Knott via ferrata is a short via ferrata where the safety distances are partly far apart. At the beginning of the climb, the climb becomes more difficult with increasing height. At the end you reach a smooth wall with small steps.
You find the entrance to the Poppele-Knott via ferrata at the irrigation channel path Latschander next to the eponym "Poppele Knott" a big stone to your left where the irrigation channel path begins on the right. Follow this, the turn left a little steeply - and the climbing fun can begin.
The via ferrata is also possible for children over 1.20m - but always accompanied by an adult.

 

The climbing garden Mastaun is located in the high valley oft he same name near Madonna di Senales/Unser Frau in Schnalstal Valley, approx. 20 minutes walk behind the Mastaunalm hut.

The approx. 70 metre high rock face offers technically challenging routes over several pitches in the middle of an untouches natural landscape. It was initiated and built by Nereo Ongaro (AVS Schnalstal Valley), further routes are planned.

Special features: Due to the exposed location oft he rock face, the multi-rope lenghts and the technically challenging routes, the climbing garden is suitable for experienced climbers.

The nature experience in the middle of the larch forest for young and old!
Climbing near the ground or athletic climbing exercises at a height of 25 meters.

The climbing Park Laas - Allitz has 10 courses with 100 platforms in different heights and difficulty levels.
The park is very family friendly.
Drinks are available in the climbing park
There is also an inn for food in the immediate vicinity

A snack can be brought or sausages and other grills can be grilled at the nearby barbecue area.

A Climbing garden in Graun/Kurtatsch with 80m² of climbing surface and 36 routes between 9m and 21m long. 

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.

The via ferrata „Stuller Wasserfall“ is a medium-difficulty-level climb with a very difficult variation in the middle part, which can be bypassed. This steep and exposed climb proceeds through a breathtaking setting in the immediate vicinity of the roaring waterfall.

The Stuller waterfall is a mighty height of 342 meters consisting of two cascades, and is the third highest in Europe.

About two thirds of the way through the climb there is the possibility to discontinue the ascent and take a footpath to Stuls or descend to Moos. The final section of the via ferrata can also be undertaken as a short journey from Stuls with access via said footpath.

From the large parking lot in Moos, head briefly toward the bus stop and follow the path to the parish church. A few meters after the parish church, turn left onto the trail “Passerschluchtenweg” and walk about 20 minutes in the direction of St. Leonhard.

At the bridge over the Passer, continue straight ahead. Hike uphill to the main road and the rockslide tunnel, which will subsequently be scaled. Once on top, there is a short tunnel that leads to the via ferrata access trail. The entire access trail to the via ferrata is signposted from the bus stop in Moos.

From the exit of the via ferrata, path No. 10a leads back to Moos/Moso. Another possibility: return by bus.