Best of Tannheimer Tal

For the "most beautiful high valley in Europe" - the Tannheimer Tal - another superlative would be appropriate: bombproof. And this refers to the tremendous rock quality. It's best to go there and judge for yourself.

Vertical climbers have always been particularly fond of the 250-metre-high south face of the Rote Flüh: people have been climbing here since 1900, using felt crampons and hemp ropes. The Tannheimer Tal became really well known in climbing circles when the classic "Südverschneidung" (6+ or VI-/A1) was included in the rock bible "Im extremen Fels" by Pause/Winkler: The (subjectively) hundred most important tours were listed in it, and the Rote Flüh was now on a par with the Wilder Kaiser and the Grosse Zinne.

Since then, many rope teams have made the pilgrimage through the south dihedral, which has left its mark on the rock. But the Tannheimer Tal has much more to offer, with six sport climbing gardens, eight multi-pitch areas and three via ferratas. We have put together a (subjective) selection of the must-climbs for you here. Because once you've tackled the perfect rock of the Rote Flüh with the idyllic Haldensee lake behind you, you'll definitely be back. To the most beautiful high valley in the world!

Tannheimer Tal: Best of multi-pitch routes 1st Rote Flüh

Despite the many alternative destinations, the Rote Flüh must be mentioned here first. The routes are too beautiful, the tradition too great. But it doesn't have to be the "Südverschneidung" - those who have mastered the grade will be much happier on the "Via Barbara" (7a+) or the "Hinkelstein" (6c+) anyway. Compact slab rock at its best!

Approach & topos: Rote Flüh, Tannheimer Tal

2nd Zwerchwand

There can be a lot going on on the Rote Flüh. If you trudge on from the Gimpelhaus to the Zwerchwand, you simply leave the wall and the crowds to the left and are soon on your own. And that's despite the fact that a tour of the wall has even made it into the modern bible of climbing: "Miss Nesselwängle" has been chosen for the Alpine selection guide "Modern Times", and rightly so!

Approach & topos: Zwerchwand, Tannheimer Tal

3rd Gimpel

The Gimpel is not far away geographically either: the routes on its walls are modern and well secured, and the climbs are correspondingly popular. And even the region's hut has it in its name: The Gimpelhaus is an ideal base for anyone planning more than just a day tour! And there is plenty to choose from.

Approach & topos: Gimpel, Tannheimer Tal

Tannheimer Tal: Best of sport climbing

Admittedly: Most climbers head for the alpine walls higher up in the Tannheimer Tal. But there are also a few nice sport climbing gardens.

1st Kanzel climbing garden

The Tannheim mountain rescue service has done a great job here: this fine piece of rock was drilled in 2010 and can be reached in a comfortable 10 minutes from the mountain station. The difficulties range from 5a to 7b, so there should be something for everyone. Thank you, mountain rescue service!

Approach & topos: Kanzel climbing garden, Tannheimer Tal

2nd climbing garden Gaichtpass

If you fancy something a little more comfortable: the wall on the Gaichtpass is located right next to the road, making it a pleasant climb. Of course, there is a certain amount of traffic noise on nice days, but the fantastic view makes up for it. The routes are all very well bolted, but the rock is sometimes gritty - wear a helmet!

Approach & topos: Gaichtpass climbing garden

3rd climbing garden Läuferspitze

There is a rewarding destination for sport climbers on the west side of the Läuferspitze: it takes a good 15 minutes to reach the rock with cable car support from the Füssener Jöchle. If you also like to train your legs, you can get there from Grän in a good 1.5 hours. Great panorama included!

Access & topos: Läuferspitze climbing garden, Tannheimer Tal