Sport climbing in the Wilder Kaiser region
Natural showplace with spectacular routes
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!
All sport climbing spots
Climbing garden tips for sport climbers around the Wilder Kaiser
- Ellmauer Kaiserklettergarten
A total of 16 climbing routes of difficulty levels 3 to 7 are available on the 12 m high Murmeltierfelsen and the 15 m high Gamsfelsen. The starting point is the Wochenbrunner Alm in Ellmau (1,085 m), the ascent takes approx. 40 minutes. - Achleiten climbing garden
The 70 m high Fiaggnwand on the Achleitberg is a naturally grown climbing area that is now an insider tip among climbers. Around 150 sport climbing routes from 8 to 40 m in length, mostly from difficulty level 6+, await ambitious climbers. Due to its exposed location, it is possible to climb in the sunshine as early as January. - Multerkarwand climbing garden
The 230 m high Multerkarwand, also known as Mutterkarwand, is located at the foot of the Treffauer and offers 22 sport climbing routes, 8 of which are several pitches long. The approach takes approx. 1 to 1.5 hours, starting point is the Jägerwirt in Scheffau. - Schleierwasserfall climbing garden
The Schleierwasserfall in Going, located at the foot of the Maukspitze, is a natural spectacle and a Mecca for extreme climbers. Over 160 climbing routes, many of which are graded 10 and 11, make this climbing area the most difficult in Europe. Climbing is possible here all year round. In summer, the Schleier-Gumpen invites you to take a refreshing dip. - Wilderer Kanzel climbing garden
32 routes from 12 to 25 m in length in difficulty levels 2 to 10- (8a+) await climbers on this 25 m high wall. The approach can be made via the Wochenbrunner Alm in Ellmau or via the Tannbichl parking lot in Going. Very good rock quality!
