Climbing in
Zell am See-Kaprun
The holiday region Zell am See-Kaprun is constantly expanding its routes and opening up more opportunities for climbing enthusiasts. So, pack your climbing equipment and off you go to the Kitzsteinhorn or the Hoehenburg via ferrata arena. The Hotel Falkenstein in Kaprun is the perfect accommodation for everyone who likes to climb, because we provide you with detailed information about the climbing area in the region and we also have insider tips ready for you.
Via ferrata arena
Another tip is the Höhenburg via ferrata arena on the Kaprun reservoir. The perfect climbing area for beginners and advanced climbers reveals an impressive view of the reservoir and the mountains. The different via ferratas are called Mooser-Mandl, Drossen-Hex and Limberg-Zwerg. Each of these three via ferratas has a different level of difficulty. The MOBO 107, the via ferrata on the dam wall, is highly recommended. It is the highest via ferrata on a dam wall. Not on your to-do list yet? You will never forget this climbing experience!
- Zell am See-Kaprun Summer Card: free of charge with the gondola to the Kitzsteinhorn or Mooserboden
- Culinary Kitzsteinhorn: Summit Restaurant, Gletschermuehle Restaurant, Krefelderhuette, Salzburger Huette
- Culinary Mooserboden: Mooserboden mountain restaurant
Climb up high in
Zell am See-Kaprun
Exciting via ferratas and climbing routes for beginners and professionals await you. The climbing areas Gletscherseeplatten and Rettenwand are located on the Kitzsteinhorn. You certainly find your personal favorite route here, because you can choose between 100 routes. With the Zell am See-Kaprun Summer Card, which you receive free of charge from us, you can take the gondola up for free. The Rettenwand climbing garden on the Kitzsteinhorn is only a 20-minute walk from the Alpincenter.
Perfectly equipped climbing area
The climbing area is perfectly equipped with rustproof Petzl adhesive ring hooks. You climb on solid, holey green rock. Here you can also climb optimally on mild winter days. The Gletscherseeplatten climbing area is also near the Alpincenter. There you will find very solid calcareous slate. The routes are prepared with rustproof Petzl adhesive ring hooks.
Equipment for the climbing areas: 50 m single rope and 12 express
Indoor climbing
We recommend the 1,200 m² climbing hall at Club Kitzsteinhorn to all indoor climbing fans. The hall is open daily from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. In the climbing hall you can boulder on 350 m² and you will find climbing possibilities as well as a high ropes course.
Climbing hall Club KitzsteinhornWith a view of the
“Steinerne Meer”
As a change from the climbing area in Zell am See-Kaprun, we recommend an exciting via ferrata near Saalfelden. The “Persailhorn Süd” via ferrata (on the south side of the Persailhorn) has a medium level of difficulty and some very steep passages await you. Once at the top you are at the summit of the Persailhorn (2347 m). You will definitely not regret the ascent, because an idyllic all-round view of the “Steinerne Meer” with striking rock formations is revealed. It is best to park at the Bachwinkl car park in Saalfelden. You walk to the Peter Wiechentaler Hut (walking time approx. 2 hours) and there you will find the entry point to the via ferrata.
Another exciting via ferrata in the area is the “Leoganger Süd”. Ideally, park at the “Passauerhütte” parking lot. Take a leisurely hike to the Passauer Hut and watch out for the via ferrata sign. From the Passauer Hut you walk for about 20 minutes to the entrance point. On the “Leoganger Süd” via ferrata you climb challenging climbing sections in steep terrain. You should definitely have climbing experience for this via ferrata, because the area is too demanding for beginners. When you reach the top, you can even see the Glockner Group. In addition to the usual via ferrata equipment, you also need 2 quickdraws.
