Sport climbing in Innsbruck and the surrounding area

An outdoor paradise with routes steeped in history! Innsbruck is brimming with alpine charm, making it a popular Destination for young and old alike.
Ein Mann klettert auf einer Felswand.
Ein Mann klettert auf einer Felswand.

There are numerous crags around Innsbruck offering routes of all Levels of Difficulty. From crags close to the city to alpine areas, the region offers ideal conditions for beginners, advanced climbers and experts alike.

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The 5 most popular climbing areas in Innsbruck and the surrounding area.

Ehnbach Gorge

  • A climbing experience with a wide range of Levels of Difficulty
  • 104 routes
  • Beginners to experts

Martinswand

  • First-class climbing fun
  • South-facing – 360 days of climbing
  • The Jungle Book – Galerie – Schleicherplatte: Take your pick. 

Höttinger Quarry

  • A ‘must-do’ for anyone climbing around Innsbruck
  • Distinctive rock: reddish breccia
  • Central location
  • Wide selection of routes at lower and medium difficulty levels
  • Popular, but also tricky as the rock is worn and partly polished

Telfs Arzberg Gorge

  • At the foot of the Hohe Munde in Telfs
  • Suitable for beginners
  • Many routes ranging from Level of Difficulty 4 to 6
  • Short approach time
  • Over 70 routes on limestone

Locherboden

  • A small but excellently secured Rock Climbing Area
  • Numerous routes at Level of Difficulty 5
  • Suitable for families
  • Short access