Mountain Climbing

Climbing and high ropes centres

Karhorn via ferrata
The first via ferrata in the Bregenzerwald is located about 30 minutes’ walk away from the Steffisalpbahn mountain terminal in Warth.

Level of difficulty: intermediate
Takes about 1½ - 2 hours to walk
Altitude difference: 250 m




Climbing centres in the Bregenzerwald
Gallery slabs
Anyone wishing to improve their friction climbing technique can get in some practise here: the highly compact limestone requires you to stand on little ledges or sometimes on next to nothing – in this case, sheer physical effort is of little help.
Access: In Au, immediately after the gallery
Height of wall: 30 m

Climbing centre on the Weissenbach
A very special area for insiders. Although you can’t see it above the tunnel, climbing enthusiasts will find a Schratten limestone slab some 30 m high offering a choice of level 3 to 4 routes together with a wall featuring short but nice level 8 options.
Access: the entrance is located along the tunnel by-pass between Au and Schnepfau, and can only be reached on foot.

Schwarzenberg
Exposed to the east, this former quarry features an array of rough structures within a confined area. Consequently, it also offers a wide variety of climbing routes. These are extremely well secured. Many routes offer nice and easy climbing experiences.
Access: Turn left after the bridge and head towards Schwarzenberg, keep on the road to arrive at the climbing centre next to the old Ach bridge.

Book tip: the Vorarlberg climbing guide by Achim Pascold, published by Panico Alpinverlag. Price: €19.80

Damüls high ropes forest centre
What climbers have to negotiate here are ropes which have been tied to trees between 2 and 10 metres above the ground as well as a series of obstacles. A new feature is the Flying Fox runway (about 200 m long). The course is suitable for climbers of all ages, irrespective of skill or experience.
www.das-seil.at

Schröcken adventure park
For beginners and experts. Enjoy a superb climbing experience above water, in a forest or on a rocky slope. 30 rope courses, 2 rope slides, a practice via ferrata and one Flying Fox runway (150 m long).
www.abenteuerpark.net

High ropes centre with via ferrata
The Aqua high ropes centre near Andelsbuch-Bersbuch is located in a nature park set beautifully above the rugged Bregenzerache river and surrounded by rock walls. Various vie ferrate and high ropes elements. 5 main routes with different levels of difficulty.
www.aktiv-zentrum.at