Achensee -
Multi-Pitch Climbing
Gramai
Difficulty
4a - 7a+
Route length
70 - 1100 m
Number of routes
17
Sea Level
1263 - 2457 m
GPS Position / Ascent
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Climbing area with easy access above the Gramai Alm. The south face of the Sonnjoch rises to 1.100 metres and towers high above the Falzthurntal valley surrounding the Gramai Alm. The shorter routes have a very short approach and are well protected. Climbers have the option to stop for refreshments between two routes. At 1,700 metres long, the heart of the climbing adventure is definitely the 32-pitch route “Herzschlag der Leidenschaft”.
Despite being well protected, the routes have a very alpine character. The descent is mostly by a 55-metre double rope abseil.
Despite being well protected, the routes have a very alpine character. The descent is mostly by a 55-metre double rope abseil.
Rock
Limestone
Public transport
By regional bus (line 8332 or 390) to the toll station at the entrance to the Karwendel valleys in Pertisau (exit bus-stop: Pertisau Karwendeltäler), change to the vintage bus to the Gramai Alm (in operation from mid-May 2025). View timetable on www.sportwoell.at/achensee/nostalgiebus.
Journey
By regional bus to the toll station at the entrance to the Karwendel valleys in Pertisau (exit bus-stop: Pertisau Karwendeltäler). Or by car or MTB/E-Bike to the Gramai Alm. From Pertisau at the beginning of the Nature Park Karwendel, a toll road leads to the Gramai Alm (open from the beginning of May 2025).
Parking
Car park at the Gramai Alm
Achensee - Multi-Pitch Climbing | Gramai
(11) Schwesterherz 6a+
11 Schwesterherz 6a+
Beautiful route in consistent difficulty level. Three short pitches with many great climbing sections.
Route overview
[Route no.: 11]
level
Quantity
1
6a
2
6a
3
6a+
Walking time approach
10 min
Climbing time
2:30 h
Walking time descent
50 min
Difficulty
6a+
Route length
100 m
Wall height
100 hm
Sea Level
1300 - 1500 hm
Exposure
S
Equipment
12 express quickdraws, 60m double rope, material for abseiling, helmet
Descent
To descend, rappel down the route with 60m double rope.
Achensee - Multi-Pitch Climbing | Gramai
(13) Morgenrot 5c
13 Morgenrot 5c
Nice climbing route on eroded rock, very easy slab climbing in the middle section.
Route overview
[Route no.: 13]
level
Quantity
1
5a
2
5b
3
4a
4
3b+
5
5a
6
5c
7
5b+
8
5c
Walking time approach
15 min
Climbing time
4 h
Walking time descent
1:30 h
Difficulty [obligatory]
5c [5a]
Route length
330 m
Wall height
280 hm
Sea Level
1300 - 1580 hm
Exposure
S
Equipment
12 express quickdraws, 60m double rope, material for abseiling, helmet
Access
To the right of the climbing crag Gramai-Ost, follow the trail uphill into a small gorge. Walk up this gorge until you reach a prominent steep rise, where a sign marks the entry point.
Descent
To descend, rappel down the route with 60m double rope.
Achensee - Multi-Pitch Climbing | Gramai
(8) Whiskey in the Jar 7a
8 Whiskey in the Jar 7a
A technically demanding tour that offers attractive climbing passages on a very good rock surface.
Route overview
[Route no.: 8]
level
Quantity
1
7a
2
6c+
3
5b
4
6b+
5
6a
Walking time approach
15 min
Climbing time
4 h
Walking time descent
1:30 h
Difficulty
7a
Route length
150 m
Wall height
150 hm
Sea Level
1300 - 1440 hm
Exposure
S
Equipment
12 express quickdraws, 70m double rope, material for abseiling, helmet
Descent
To descend, rappel down the route with 70m double rope.
Achensee - Multi-Pitch Climbing | Gramai
(9) Lost Elysion 4b
9 Lost Elysion 4b
The easiest multi-pitch route in the Gramai. Ideal for expanding your skills in multi-pitch climbing. The rock is very good on the entire route.
Route overview
[Route no.: 9]
level
Quantity
1
3a
2
3a
3
4a
4
4b
Walking time approach
15 min
Climbing time
2:30 h
Walking time descent
1 h
Difficulty [obligatory]
4b [4b]
Route length
110 m
Wall height
90 hm
Sea Level
1300 - 1390 hm
Exposure
S
Equipment
12 express quickdraws, 60m double rope, material for abseiling, helmet
Descent
To descend, rappel down the route with 60m double rope.
Achensee - Multi-Pitch Climbing | Gramai
(1) Rock it 6a+
1 Rock it 6a+
Route overview
[Route no.: 1]
level
Quantity
1
6a
2
5b
3
6a+
Walking time descent
0 min
Difficulty
6a+
Route length
70 m
Count rope length
3
Achensee - Multi-Pitch Climbing | Gramai
(14) Lebenstraum 5c
14 Lebenstraum 5c
Route overview
[Route no.: 14]
level
Quantity
1
5a
2
5b
3
5b
4
4b
5
4a
6
5a+
7
5c
Difficulty
5c
Route length
285 m
Sea Level
1300 hm
Exposure
S
Access
To the right of the climbing crag Gramai-Ost, follow the trail uphill into a small gorge. Walk up this gorge until you reach a prominent steep rise, where a sign marks the entry point.
Achensee - Multi-Pitch Climbing | Gramai
(15) Stilles Land 6a
15 Stilles Land 6a
Route overview
[Route no.: 15]
level
Quantity
1
4b
2
4b
3
4b
4
4a
5
3c
6
4c
7
4a
8
5c
9
4a
10
5a+
11
6a
12
5a
13
4c
14
6a
15
5a+
16
4a
Difficulty
6a
Route length
605 m
Count rope length
16
Exposure
S
Achensee - Multi-Pitch Climbing | Gramai
(16) Birke Links 6c+
16 Birke Links 6c+
Route overview
[Route no.: 16]
level
Quantity
1
6c
2
6c+
3
6c+
4
6c+
5
6c+
6
6c+
7
6c+
8
6c+
9
6c+
Difficulty
6c+
Route length
250 m
Count rope length
9
Achensee - Multi-Pitch Climbing | Gramai
(10) Gipfeltreffen im Megastore & Variante NO-GO 5c
10 Gipfeltreffen im Megastore & Variante NO-GO 5c
Beautiful route following the natural water course over the wall, which certainly has the best rock in the area. The route "Variante NO-GO", which leads straight up and not to the right at the third belay station, is also recommended.
Route overview
[Route no.: 10]
level
Quantity
1
5a
2
5a
3
5c
4
5a+
Walking time approach
10 min
Climbing time
4 h
Walking time descent
1 h
Difficulty
5c
Route length
215 m
Wall height
200 hm
Sea Level
1300 - 1500 hm
Exposure
S
Equipment
12 express quickdraws, 60m double rope, material for abseiling, helmet
Descent
To descend, rappel down the route with 60m double rope.
Achensee - Multi-Pitch Climbing | Gramai
(6) Ein starkes Duo 6b+
6 Ein starkes Duo 6b+
The rock is not always solid, even over longer sections. A tour for alpinists. The last pitch is really good, and at the last belay station a surprise awaits that explains the route name (a strong duo).
Route overview
[Route no.: 6]
level
Quantity
1
6b
2
5c
3
6a+
4
6b+
Walking time approach
10 min
Climbing time
5 h
Walking time descent
1 h
Difficulty
6b+
Route length
175 m
Wall height
180 hm
Sea Level
1300 - 1480 hm
Exposure
S
Equipment
12 express quickdraws, 60m double rope, 3 medium-sized friend cams, material for abseiling, helmet
Descent
To descend, rappel down the route with 60m double rope.
Achensee - Multi-Pitch Climbing | Gramai
(4) The beautiful seeress 6a
4 The beautiful seeress 6a
The route follows a pronounced gully system. As soon as the terrain becomes easier, the rock is crumbly and the distance between pitons becomes wider. Excellent alpine climbing skills are essential. Definitely not a plaisir climb.
Route overview
[Route no.: 4]
level
Quantity
1
5c
2
5a+
3
5a
4
6a
5
6a
Walking time approach
10 min
Climbing time
4 h
Walking time descent
1 h
Difficulty
6a
Route length
235 m
Wall height
200 hm
Sea Level
1300 - 1500 hm
Exposure
S
Equipment
12 express quickdraws, 60m double rope, material for abseiling, helmet
Descent
To descend, rappel down the route with 60m double rope.
Achensee - Multi-Pitch Climbing | Gramai
(2) How do you do? 5b
2 How do you do? 5b
This wall offers a great climb that finishes with an overhang.
A rewarding climbing tour featuring loose surfaces, some sections have lots of gravel.
Route overview
[Route no.: 2]
level
Quantity
1
3
2
4b
3
4c
4
4b
5
5b
6
4c
Walking time approach
10 min
Climbing time
4 h
Walking time descent
1 h
Difficulty
5b
Route length
120 m
Wall height
200 hm
Sea Level
1300 - 1500 hm
Exposure
S
Equipment
12 express quickdraws, 60-metre single rope, material for abseiling, helmet
Descent
Rappel down the route to descend; to the left you can descend via ledges to the Gramai Hochleger with another ascent.
Achensee - Multi-Pitch Climbing | Gramai
(3) Strom der Zeit 6a
3 Strom der Zeit 6a
This wall offers a great climb that finishes with an overhang.
This climbing tour features many great sections, some have loose surfaces.
Route overview
[Route no.: 3]
level
Quantity
1
5a
2
3
3
4b
4
3
5
6a
Walking time approach
10 min
Climbing time
4 h
Walking time descent
1 h
Difficulty [obligatory]
6a [6a]
Route length
220 m
Wall height
200 hm
Sea Level
1300 - 1500 hm
Exposure
S
Equipment
12 express quickdraws, 60m double rope, material for abseiling, helmet
Descent
Rappel down the route to descend, 60m double rope
Achensee - Multi-Pitch Climbing | Gramai
(5) Paparazzi im Rücken 6a
5 Paparazzi im Rücken 6a
Popular scenic climb that follows the streambed; great rock on the entire climb, features a summit book. Highly recommended.
Route overview
[Route no.: 5]
level
Quantity
1
4c
2
5a
3
5b+
4
6a
5
6a
Walking time approach
15 min
Climbing time
4 h
Walking time descent
1 h
Difficulty
6a
Route length
230 m
Wall height
200 hm
Sea Level
1300 - 1500 hm
Exposure
S
Equipment
12 express quickdraws, 60m double rope, material for abseiling, helmet
Descent
To descend, rappel down the route with 60m double rope.
Achensee - Multi-Pitch Climbing | Gramai
(7) Verschneidung AT 7a
7 Verschneidung AT 7a
Easy corner climbing on an extremely slick rock surface. Very well protected.
Route overview
[Route no.: 7]
level
Quantity
1
7a
2
6a
3
5c
Walking time approach
15 min
Climbing time
2 h
Difficulty
7a
Route length
85 m
Wall height
60 hm
Sea Level
1300 - 1440 hm
Exposure
S
Equipment
12 express quickdraws, 60m double rope, material for abseiling, helmet
Descent
Rappel down the route to descend, 60m double rope.
Achensee - Multi-Pitch Climbing | Gramai
(17) A. K. Karwendelwind ?
17 A. K. Karwendelwind ?
The climbing route "A. K. Karwendelwind" has been drilled into the opposite Lunstkopf.
The route was established in 2012 by Georg Wimmer and Max Schneider. Although it is protected with 136 pitons, it’s not a plaisir climb. In addition, it is compulsory to climb the grade 3 approach without ropes - in case of a bail also on descending!
Route overview
[Route no.: 17]
level
Quantity
1
6b+
2
5c
3
1
4
6a
5
5c
6
5b+
7
5b
8
6a
9
1
10
6a
11
6a+
12
5c
13
5b+
Walking time approach
45 min
Climbing time
6 h
Walking time descent
1 h
Difficulty [obligatory]
? [6b]
Route length
535 m
Wall height
500 hm
Sea Level
1500 - 2142 hm
Exposure
W
Equipment
12 express quickdraws, 60m double rope, a small and a medium-sized friend cam, helmet
Access
From the Gramai Alm, climb up the impressive gorge (grade 3 - no belays) until signposts guide you to the entrance.
Descent
From the summit book, descend through the mountain pine field (100m) to a pasture. Descend about 30m in the direction of the Lamsenspitze and follow the route as it climbs and descends in the direction of the Lunstsattel. A little before the Lunstsattel, about 50m of elevation down to the right, follow the Lunstsattelsteig trail as it descends to the Gramai.
Achensee - Multi-Pitch Climbing | Gramai
(12) Herzschlag der Leidenschaft 7a+
12 Herzschlag der Leidenschaft 7a+
A fabulous multi-pitch route for seasoned alpinists looking to test their skills and endurance.
An impressive steep, high wall with an equally impressive short approach. The route is long and well protected, but not overly protected. As you climb, the rock quality gets better and better.First winter ascent in January 2015 by T. & A. Nothdurfter.
Route overview
[Route no.: 12]
level
Quantity
1
5a+
2
4b
3
6a
4
2
5
5a+
6
3
7
5a
8
1
9
5a+
10
5a
11
6a
12
1-2
13
5c
14
1-3
15
5c
16
6a+
17
5c
18
6a+
19
5a+
20
6a
21
7a
22
6b
23
7a+
24
5a+
25
5a+
26
4a
27
6b+
28
6a
29
1
30
4c
31
1
32
5c
Walking time approach
5 min
Climbing time
9 h
Walking time descent
1:30 h
Difficulty [obligatory]
7a+ [6b]
Route length
1670 m
Wall height
1130 hm
Sea Level
1250 - 2457 hm
Exposure
S
Equipment
12 express quickdraws, 60m double rope, a small set of medium-sized friend cams, helmet
Access
The entrance is just five minutes (!) from the Gramai Alm car park via a rubble trench. Expect a snowfield whose size depends on the previous winter, and a crevasse.
Descent
The descent is two hours from the summit in a westerly direction on the signposted hiking trail via the Gramai Hochleger back to the Gramai Alm.
Emergency retreat: Possible after the 11th, 12th and 13th pitch. Climb along the red arrows under the main wall to the Gramai Hochleger (two ascents). In heavy rain, the water masses concentrate in the approach gullies. If that’s the case, climb to the emergency retreat at the top.
Emergency retreat: Possible after the 11th, 12th and 13th pitch. Climb along the red arrows under the main wall to the Gramai Hochleger (two ascents). In heavy rain, the water masses concentrate in the approach gullies. If that’s the case, climb to the emergency retreat at the top.
