Ice climbing in the Tannheimer Tal
A frosty winter wonderland
The Tannheimer Tal in the north of Tyrol is known for its peaks such as Gimpel, Hochwiesler and Rote Flüh with tours of all levels of difficulty and has some of the most beautiful via ferratas in Tyrol to offer. Numerous sport climbing routes and multi-pitch tours, 2 waterfalls for ice climbing and 1 high ropes course attract climbing enthusiasts to the "most beautiful high valley in Europe". And this has been the case for a very long time, as climbing has a long tradition here: several climbs were opened on the up to 200 m high south faces at the turn of the century and many of the old routes have now been renovated.
But the Tannheimer Tal also has a lot to offer away from the rocks: Sport, nature, tradition and enjoyment - a rich offer is guaranteed in any case.
2 outstanding icefalls in the Tannheimer Tal
- Pale Falls
Frequently climbed, often underestimated: The first 80 m of the 250 m high icefall is still flat (60 degrees), then it gets steeper. The first length requires safe mixed climbing with somewhat more demanding protection, the rest is beautiful ice climbing in the pleasure zone. The Blässefall is an absolute highlight in the Tannheimer Tal, and you can fortify yourself at the Gasthof Vilsalpsee after the tour. - Engefall
The two icefalls in this area are ideal for practising and are easily accessible via a quick approach. The right-hand icefall is 60 to 80 m high, the left-hand one 80 to 100 m. A double rope (50 m) is useful for the descent, abseiling down trees. Refreshments are available at the Achtalklause and at "s'Um und Auf".