“Come with me to Adventureland, on your very own journey … and do it your way …” – true to the catchy tune by the German pop band Pur, outdoor and climbing enthusiasts can tailor their summer holiday in the Seefeld region – Tirol’s high plateau.
Everyone can choose their favourite adventure and enjoy glorious summer days at an altitude of 1,200 metres in their own way:
Is there anything missing from your personal adventure paradise? Then why not pop along for some stand-up paddleboarding on the Wildsee in Seefeld. Those who love a warm swim will be delighted by the Möserer See – here, water temperatures rise to as high as 25 degrees in summer. Yoga enthusiasts will gain a whole new perspective and outlook during sunrise yoga at almost 2,500 metres, whilst sauna fans will appreciate the highest concentration of wellness facilities in the entire Alpine region. Oh, and Innsbruck is just 20 kilometres away.
Text: Susa Schreiner
A rock face that truly lives up to its imposing name: the ‘Chinesische Mauer’ climbing area. This rocky gem towers strikingly above Leutasch and is visible from afar – just like the original in China. With an impressive width of 100 metres and a height of up to 150 metres, it regularly sets climbers’ hearts racing: whether it’s just the thought of climbing there, or when you’re actually tackling one of its flagship routes.
The Flämenwandl family climbing area is situated right by the Leutascher Ache and is named after its founders: the Flämen, who are Dutch-speaking Belgians from the Flanders region. They completed a route-setting course and were determined to put what they’d learnt into practice straight away. The result is the ‘Flämenwandl’.
The north-facing area is perfect for hot summer’s days, and the river is a great way to cool off. The routes start at Level of Difficulty 3 – ideal for first attempts at rock climbing. The visit turns into a real summer adventure if you bring a few sausages in a cool bag and light a fire on the stony bank in the evening: then the wood crackles, sparks fly, and the starry sky spreads out above. And when the scent of bread on a stick and grilled sausages fills the air, the day is perfect.
With a great deal of passion and hard work, and the support of a dedicated team, Heinz Zak has renovated and expanded the Sonnenplatten Scharnitz. During both the renovation and the development of new routes, the extreme climber placed great emphasis on ensuring that the spacing between bolts was moderate and the climbing lines were harmonious. Zak’s aim is to create gentle entry points – transitions from the indoor climbing centre to the rock face. He frequently visits the centre himself to train, observes the new generation of climbers and wants to enable precisely this community to make the leap to climbing on natural rock.
Safety is the top priority at the Rock Climbing Area, as are beautiful routes, which are extremely rewarding even at the lower difficulty levels. A chill-out area with a drinking fountain, slackline and toilet facilities completes the Rock Climbing Area.
Please note (as of spring 2021): At that time, use of the Rock Climbing Area was restricted due to rockfall. Please always check the current situation on Climbers Paradise before visiting.
When the air is shimmering in summer, the Leutascher Ache is the perfect way to cool down both body and mind – combined with a picnic on the banks, it makes for an unforgettable summer’s day. Alternatively, you can swim a few lengths in the Wildsee in Seefeld and enjoy a large ice cream afterwards. If you’re out and about in Scharnitz, you should stop off at the “Café in der Länd”.
Fancy a hearty meal? Very close to Flämenwandl, Mauerbogen and Chinesische Mauer lies the ‘Gasthaus Brücke’ in Leutasch. The ‘Aufatmen’ nature hotel, also in Leutasch, serves vegan and vegetarian cuisine – in the evenings, guests from outside the hotel can also order the four-course menu (table booking recommended).
Yes, well, Via Ferrata/Iron Way is a form of climbing too, but: the Seefeld Panorama Via Ferrata (C/D) up to the Seefelder Spitze is a must. The via ferrata leads from the Rosshütte to one of the region’s most beautiful peaks – offering a stunning panorama across the entire Karwendel range, to the Zugspitze, into Italy and beyond.
A hike to the Nördlinger Mountain Lodge that really involves no climbing at all. Rumour has it that this is where you can enjoy what is probably the very best Kaiserschmarrn and the most beautiful sunsets. Cyclists – whether on Mountain Bikes, trail bikes or E-Bikes – are guaranteed to feel as though they’ve stepped into a land of adventure here. Things are a good deal more relaxed when it comes to forest bathing or sunrise yoga at the Seefelder Joch.
Whatever takes your fancy: from Camping to Holiday Apartments and family-run guesthouses to (luxury) spa hotels – there’s a huge range of accommodation on offer in the Seefeld region – Tirol’s high plateau.
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