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Sport and alpine climbing - Climbing gyms - Special offers

The Kaiser Mountains in Tyrol with their numerous peaks and diverse rock formations of towers, chimneys, ridges or smooth, steep rock faces offer countless opportunities to experience rock climbing up close.

Whether it's your first climbing attempts on the practice rocks, challenging sport climbing at the highest level of difficulty or an exciting Alpine climbing route - everyone will find the right route in the diverse climbing area of the Wilder Kaiser and can enjoy a completely personalised climbing experience. In bad weather, the Ellmau climbing hall and the bouldering and climbing halls in the surrounding villages are the perfect alternative.

Logo von „Climbers Paradise“ mit einem stilisierten Kletterer auf einem pinken Felsen und Schriftzug in derselben Farbe.

Climbers Paradise | Climbing and bouldering in Tyrol

As a member of Climbers Paradise, we always endeavour to offer our guests the highest standards in our climbing infrastructure. Ongoing optimisation of the climbing areas and the clear presentation of all relevant content form the basis for your unforgettable climbing experience at the Wilder Kaiser.

Climbing on the Wilder Kaiser

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The Wilder Kaiser is one of the most popular and historically significant climbing mountains in Austria, and has been for generations.

Via ferratas on the Wilder Kaiser

Adventure in a combination of rock and steel in the Kaiser Mountains

In addition to the short and crisp Klamml via ferrata and the practice via ferrata on the south side, the Wilder Kaiser also offers two long and challenging via ferrata routes on the north side.

Beginners will find the ideal conditions to safely take their first steps in the combination of rock and steel in the weekly programme of the tourism association and the mountain guides in the region.

Ein junger Mann in Kletterausrüstung steht vor einer beeindruckenden Bergkulisse mit steilen Felsen und Wolken. Er hält einen Helm in der Hand.
All via ferratas at a glance

Wilder Kaiser & surroundings

Via Ferratas on the Wilder Kaiser

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The Wilder Kaiser offers not only challenging via ferratas, but also a variety of easier secured trails for those seeking a bit of extra safety.

Useful information

for your climbing holiday at the Wilder Kaiser

Climbing equipment

RentalSale
Outdoor Hofer - Adventure sports & outdoor school in ScheffauIntersport Winkler - Main store village centre in Ellmau
Club Vertikal - Hubert Praschberger in EllmauRocknRoll Mountain Store - Kirchdorf in Tirol
Schuh & Sport Profi Günther in Ellmau

Equipment hire

A modern building in alpine style with a wood and stone facade. In front of the house, clothing is for sale and a bicycle.

Bikeverleih

E-Bikeverleih

+13

Going

Closed - opens at 02:00 PM

A traditional wooden building with colorful flowers on the balcony. Outside, there are signs for outdoor activities and bookings.

canyoning

E-Bike-rental

+1

Ellmau

Closed - opens on 05/04, 08:30 AM

Climbing gyms

A climbing gym with various climbing walls and several climbers. The walls are colorful and the environment is well-lit.

Indoor climbing center

Ellmau

Closed - opens on 12/06, 12:00 PM

A climber navigating a climbing wall with various grips. The wall is colorful and has numerous small holds.

Indoor climbing center

Kufstein

Closed - opens tomorrow at 06:00 PM

A climber starts a bouldering route in a climbing gym. The walls are equipped with colorful holds.

Indoor climbing center

St. Johann in Tirol

Weekly climbing programme

Two climbers scaling a steep rock face. The surroundings are green and mountainous, with plenty of natural light.

05/21 - 08:35 o'clock - 5 hours 25 minutes

Ellmau - Wochenbrunner Alm, Ellmau

From the Wochenbrunner Alm, we reach the practice via ferrata in about 45 minutes. After the introduction, we hike to the Klamml via ferrata. The mountain guide will safely lead us through the 1st section (B/C) and further over the two-rope bridge through the 2nd section (C/D). Please bring climbing/riding gloves. Surefootedness and a head for heights are required.

05/22 - 08:35 o'clock - 5 hours 25 minutes

Ellmau - Wochenbrunner Alm, Ellmau

05/28 - 08:35 o'clock - 5 hours 25 minutes

Ellmau - Wochenbrunner Alm, Ellmau

05/29 - 08:35 o'clock - 5 hours 25 minutes

Ellmau - Wochenbrunner Alm, Ellmau

Raues Bergmassiv mit zerklüfteten Felsen und karger Vegetation unter klarem Himmel; typische alpine Landschaft der Region Wilder Kaiser in Tirol.

Tip

Great Lines - 5 ingenious sport climbing routes in Tyrol

"Number One Direkt" is the mother of these 5 selected sport climbing routes and is located directly on the Wilder Kaiser, in the Schleierwasserfall climbing area.

Climbing accommodation in the Wilder Kaiser region

A cozy hotel in the midst of a snowy mountain landscape. The surroundings are adorned with tall, snow-covered fir trees.

Ellmau

from €67.00

per Person

Including Breakfast

A charming wooden house in a snowy winter landscape. In the background, majestic mountains rise under a clear blue sky.

Scheffau

from €75.00

per Unit

No Meals

A picturesque building in a winter setting with snow-covered trees. In the background, mountains and a clear sky can be seen.

Ellmau

from €67.00

per Unit

Including Breakfast