High-Ropes Courses in South Tyrol

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.

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 Park Carezza - Small Croda Rossa, is uniquely situated in terms of landscape below the Croda Rossa in theCatinaccio/ Rosengarten area.
The "Blocks" sector is in the forest and is always good for a detour as a complement to the Small Croda Rossa.
Rock: dolomite, overhanging climbing on ledges and holes.
How to get there: from Nova Levante/Welschnofen drive in the direction of Passo Costalunga/Karerpass, turn off in the direction of Passo Nigra/Nigerpass. After about a kilometre park on the right at the car park "Kaiserstein"
Access "Kleine Rotwand": from the "Kaiserstein" car park, follow the path [9] on the right-hand side of the road to the Small Croda Rossa.
Access "Blocks": from the car park, follow the tracks on the left side of the road that lead to the "Blocks" sector in the forest (approx. 3 min).

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Climbing wall suitable for children and beginners. However, it is recommended in any case a helmet.

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.

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 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.

• Difficulty: B/C (moderately difficult)
• Start and finish point: Speikboden Alm at 2.000m, reachable by the cablecar Speikboden
• Total ascent: 500 meters in altitude | 3 hours
• Way to the via ferrata: 150 meters in altitude| 40 minutes
• Return path to the station Speikboden Alm:
  • Path No. 27 | Walking time: 1 hour 30 min
  • Panoramic trail (toward Sonnklarnock: 3 hours or toward Großer Nock: 2 hours)
  • With the chairlift Sonnklar | Walking time: 30 min
• Time for the whole round: min. 4 hours
• Last descent with the chairlift Sonnklar: 4:30 pm
• Last descent with the cablecar Speikboden: 5:00 pm
   
• Securing: Steel cable, clamps, rope bridge, suspension bridge
• Best season: June-October
• View: Dolomites, Rieserfernergruppe, Venedigergruppe, Zillertaler alps
• Equipment: climbing harness, via ferrata set, helmet, solid shoes

 

Topo: https://www.bergsteigen.com/touren/klettersteig/speikboden-klettersteig/

 

Suitable for enthusiastic newcomers, a welcoming side event for mountain lovers, exiting for sportive climbers. The via ferrata is of a medium degree of difficulty, starting right after the exit of the  Speikboden gondola at 2.000m. You’ll overcome 350m of difference in altitude belayed and safe. On your first steps out of the gondola you will already get this pure feeling of summits surrounding you. Hold on for the stunning view across Valley Aurina, Zillertal Alps and the white peaks of Durreck. Walk on for the entrance of the via ferrata. Keep the feeling of touching mountains and sky while you step into the via ferrata. Get excited on the super long suspension bridge, get a grip on the edgy rocks of the mountains. You’ll arrive at the very peak of Speikboden. Heading towards a panoramic view you can only here enjoy: Dolomites, Tre Cime and Marmolata towards the glaciers of Valley Aurina. The tour is considered a circular route, for your way back you can either chose the chairlift Sonnklar or hike downwards the alpine paths of the Speikboden recreation area.

It is possible to rent the equipment for the Via Ferrata at the mountain station of the cablecar Speikboden.

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

The climbing garden is located just below the top station of the Langenstein chairlift at 2,300 m. It can be reached via path no. 3 from Sulden (1,900 m) in about 1 hour's walking time. The difficulty levels of the 11 routes are between 3b and 7a.

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!

“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.

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

Kronaction is the largest high rope climbing garden in South Tyrol and is located near the lake Issinger Weiher in Pustertal Valley. The adventure park & ​​climbing garden awaits you.

 

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.

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.

The 'Larix' (larch in Latin) via ferrata with suspension bridges, exciting rope slides and a parallel hiking trail will be available.The challenging via ferrata is of medium difficulty and also suitable for experienced families. The entrance is located at the foot of the large Kurzrasbach waterfall and leads towards the Teufelsegg hut. The 'Alpin Trail' hiking trail runs partly along this, allowing you to observe and accompany the climbers. Whether you are a leisurely hiker or an arduous climber, you will find what you are looking for here.

Prerequisite: via ferrata equipment (rental in Maso Corto at Service Stricker or Ski Factory Maso Corto).

Entrance: behind the Roter Kofel chairlift, at the foot of the large Kurzrasbach waterfall
Exit: above the Teufelsegg hut
Difficulty: medium difficult (C)
Ascent: 3:30 h
Length: 1.8 km 
Metres in altitude: 410 hm each

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:

• € 8,00 for the first route (fuchsia) - € 3,50 for every repetition, up to max. € 22,00
• Green, orange, blue and red routes:
  • € 15,00 for one single route
  • € 22,00 for routes, also different from each other
  • € 6,00 for every further route, up to max. € 35,00
•  Only visitor: € 1,50

The park is only open in summer.

Gain your first experience on a Via Ferrata! The new Via Ferrata at Speikboden is specially designed for children between 6 and 12 years. Under the motto PIRATES the little ones can learn climbing on routes suitable for children.

It is possible to rent the equipment for the Via Ferrata at the mountain station of the cablecar Speikboden.

• Difficulty: A (easy)

• Start/Finish Point: Station Speikboden Alm at 2000 m, reachable by cablecar

• Entrance: 50 m in altitude, 20 min

• Ascent: 70 in altitude, 1 hour

• Time needed in total: min. 4 hours

• Equipment: Set Via Ferrata, helmet, solid shoes (rental equipment available at the Station Speikboden Alm)

The Pflersch Tribulaun is characterized on all sides by steep cliffs, which are among the highest in the Stubai Alps and offer good natural climbing opportunities. The normal route is in grade III. The ascent over the west ridge in difficulty level III+. The north and south walls offer even more alpine climbing routes in the 5th and 6th degree.

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.

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.

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!

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 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.

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 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)

The via ferrata on the Neves dam wall is a successful mix of high ropes course and ferrata. The easy rainbow via ferrata leads up to the left of the dam wall over slabs and flat parts of the wall; original elements such as a net, climbing hold passage and a final rope bridge provide plenty of variety. The direct Neves Lake via ferrata requires a little more muscle power because you are challenged right up to the last clamp. If you come to the Neves lake, you should also consider a hike around the lake in addition to the via ferrata - perfect mountain scenery in the southern Zillertal Alps.

The left-hand Rainbow via ferrata has a B/C passage, the direct Neves Lake via ferrata on the central dam wall has a D at the end.

Source: www.bergsteigen.com ; Author: Andreas Jentzsch
Total time required approx. 30-45 min.