Climbing, Ice Climbing, Fixed Rope Routes, Climbing Parks

Sport/Alpine Climbing

From professionally developed climbing parks, for all ability levels and with demanding and interesting routes. We only recommend Alpine regions to experienced climbers, or those with a mountain climbing guide. It is also possible to visit one of the climbing "schools" mentioned below, where you can learn the climbing basics during a short lesson.

Ice Climbing

Climbing on the icy west side of the Rettenbach Glacier. Incredible tour between the Ötztal and Pitztal Valley. A precondition for this is experience in rock and ice climbing. The tour is not particularly difficult, with a difficulty grade of 3.
For equipment please see the glacier photo tour.

Further information:

Bergsport- u. Erlebnissschule Sölden
tel. 43 52 54 / 23 64

Bergführerstelle Vent
tel. 43 52 54 / 81 06
www.vent.at

Outdoor Vacancia
tel. 43 52 54 / 31 00
www.vacancia.at

Alpinsport Tirol
tel. 43 52 56 / 62 10

Sölden Climbing Park

The climbing park near Sölden was developed by Ferdl Plörer and comprises two areas.
The recreational area and the Moos Alp. In the recreational area there is a small steep wall with six tours with a difficulty rating of 7.

The Moos Alp climbing park is in a spectacular location with low and medium difficulty tours. The area is particularly interesting for moderate climbers, and in addition a smaller climb is also available.

Rock quality:
Hard, compact granite. Flat to steep climbs.

Getting here/access to the recreational area:
Drive into the centre of Sölden and park near the indoor pool "Freizeitarena". pass the tourist office on the left of the building and continue to the field. Then continue to the right. 5 minutes walk from the car park.

Getting there/access to the Moos Alp:
After the Gaislachkogl mountain railway station turn left toward the "Moosalm". Park near this Alp. Continue along the Fosrtsstrasse until a bend which leads to the climb which should already be visible. 15 minutes from the car park.

Recreation area climbing park
Location: above Sölden
Rating: difficulty rating 5 to 8
Description: 6 routes

Moos Climbing Park
Location: above Sölden
Rating: difficulty rating 1 to 8
Description: 60 m wall height, 30 routes

Engelswald Climbing Park
Location: Lehn/Platzl district, between Tumpen and Umhausen
Rating: difficultiy rating between 6 and 9
Description:
20 - 50 m wall height, vertical to slightly overhanging climbs. 40 different routes with difficulty ratings of 6 to 9, including a fantastic relaxation area.

Lägenfeld/Au Climbing Park
Location: near Längenfeld/Au
Rating: difficulty rating 5 to 9
Description: 20 m wall height, 21 routes

Lägenfeld/Winklen Climbing Park
Location: near Längenfeld/Winklen
Rating: difficulty rating 7 to 8
Description: 15 m wall height, 4 routes

Fixed Rope Routes

Lehner Waterfall
Location: Längenfeld/Lehn
Description: beautiful location at the waterfall,
Height difference: 180 m
Length: 300 m
Difficulty: medium (Class ~ C)
Duration:
Preparatory climb: 30 mins
Climb: 1 -1.5 hrs
Descent: 3/4 hrs
Equipment: Climbing equipment, preferably with a helmet, climbing belt, and gloves recommended

Burgsteinwald
Location: between Längenfeld and Huben, right on the main road
Description: sport climbing, fantastic location
Height difference: 200 m
Length: 300 m
Difficulty: difficult to very difficult (Class ~ D)
Duration:
Preparatory climb: 5 mins
Climb: 1- 2 hrs
Descent: 1 hr (via the Weiler Brand)
Equipment: climbing equipment, preferably with a helmet, climbing belt, and gloves recommended