indoor and outdoor climbing

Climbing in Saalbach Hinterglemm

The area around Saalbach Hinterglemm is perfectly suited for indoor and outdoor climbing.

For professionals or beginners, adults or children alike there are many great climbing possibilities in Pinzgau! Here we have listed all the climbing opportunities for you, and we will be happy to assist you to organize your ideal climbing experience.

At the Sporthotel Alpin Juwel you will find the right information about climbing events, prices and other important information. You can also start thinking about what you may require at after a climbing day: relaxation, massage, etc. - we look forward to seeing you at our wellness oasis!

Climbing tower at the sports center Hinterglemm:
While some play an exctiting tennis match, others are looking for a challenge on the climbing tower at the sports center Hinterglemm. The tower has several routes of varying difficulty.

Indoor climbing Felsenfest in Saalfelden:
The "Felsenfest" climbing center in Saalfelden is one of the largest and most modern indoor climbing centers in Austria.

People of all ages and all levels of ability can use the hall without a coach. Climbing therapy, bouldering, rock climbing, climbing analysis and specific strength training in an ultra-modern facility is offered. The total climbing area measures 1,650 sqm. 150 sqm of which are specifically reserved for the new trend sport of bouldering.

Climbing on the Kitzsteinhorn:
Only 10 - 20 minutes walk away from the Alpine Center at the Kitzsteinhorn in Kaprun there are two new climbing areas. You can reach the area with the Kitzsteinhorn ticket easily and conveniently.

Climbing area Rettenwand:
You can reach the area by ski and given good weather could climb here even during winter - 70 routes in solid, green rock.

Climbing area Gletscherseeplatten (glacial lake):
A climbing area with 30 trails in smooth polished glimmery limestone - climb from July to October.

Indoor climbing facility in Leogang:
Opening times: mid-September to end of June

This climbing facility is suitable for lead climbing, bouldering and toprope. The total area measures 256 sqm. Children and adults can climp tours of 3 to 9 Degree tread, wherein the maximum height is 11 meters.

Climbing in Weissbach - Lofer:
In Weissbach Lofer there is a sheltered climbing wall, where we regularly spend an climbing afternoon during our hotel´s childrens program.

Just behind the center of Weissbach, you will find a small, very popular climbing area for experts and beginners. There you can have some climbing lessons from a professional and get a first impression in the art of climbing!

The team at the base camp in Lofer also regularly offer climbing courses and guided tours in Weissbach! Discover 12 climbing areas with approximately 600 routes, from beginner to expert everyone gets their personal challenge! Various climbing tours are also carried out on secured climbing routes.

Popular climbing routes (via ferrata) in the area:

  • Tristkogel at the valley end of Hinterglemm
  • Crystal via ferrata in Uttendorf (The most difficult climbing in Austria!)
  • Via ferrata Leoganger South
  • Via ferrata Leoganger North
  • High rope forest parks in the viscinity:
  • High rope course in the valley end of Saalbach Hinterglemm
  • Forest high rope course "Natrun" in Maria Alm
  • High rope course "Base Camp" in Lofer
  • "Flying Fox XXL" in Leogang
  • High rope course "NO LIMIT" in Wald Königsleiten