Multi-pitch routes in the Wilder Kaiser region
Experience the mountain up close
The Wilder Kaiser region, which extends around the four Kaiser villages of Ellmau, Going, Scheffau and Söll, is one of the most prominent climbing destinations in Austria.
Climbing has history here! Famous alpine names such as Totenkirchl, Predigtstuhl or Fleischbank inspire awe and sporting ambition in alpinists. But it's not just experienced climbers who get their money's worth in the Wilder Kaiser - varied sport climbing routes, multi-pitch tours, via ferratas and climbing gyms offer a wide range of opportunities for climbing enthusiasts of all abilities. And with a little imagination, you can even make out the profile of Emperor Charlemagne on the rock face between Treffauer Haltspitze and Ellmauer Haltspitze - the region owes its name to him!
Here you will find a few suggestions for alpine sport climbing routes or plaisier routes on the Wilder Kaiser. There are, of course, many more multi-pitch routes and alpine classics, over 200 in total - you can find information and topos in the Alpine Wilder Kaiser climbing guide by Markus Stadler (second edition Panico-Alpinverlag 2017).
All multi-pitch routes
Impressive multi-pitch tips in the Wilder Kaiser
- Vordere Karlspitze "Wirtskante" beautiful, well-secured sport climbing tour with alpine character in a fantastic setting. The bolts were sponsored by the landlords of the Gaudeamushütte - hence the name. Approach time from the Wochenbrunner Alm in Ellmau approx. 1.5 hours.
- Sonneck - "HaZo Fantastica" Excellent route combination with consistently homogeneous difficulties in the 6th and 7th degree of difficulty. Steep crack, intersection and wall climbing at the bottom - one of the best wall and slab climbs in the Wilder Kaiser. The starting point is the Jägerwirt in Scheffau - allow approx. 2 hours for the approach.
- Treffauer Nordwandsockel - "King of the Lions" A perfectly secured introductory tour to alpine sport climbing. From water grooves to slabs to steeper passages, it is a varied and enjoyable tour - ideal for hot summer days. Approach time from the Jägerwirt in Scheffau approx. 2 hours.