Rock and Glacier Climbing in Austria 2025
Check out all the great climbing locations Austria has to offer!
Best time: April–October
Austria truly is a paradise for climbers. Tyrol offers 16 very popular destinations for rock climbing with breathtaking views. St. Anton am Arlberg has steep changes in elevation, rugged rock walls, and narrow ledges suitable for beginners and experts alike. Paznaun offers 3,000 meter high peaks with scenic views and great adventures for climbers of all skill levels. Tannheimer Tal valley with its 130 sport climbing routes, 104 multi-pitch routes, and 3 Via Ferrata trails is an ideal place for beginners, families, intermediate, and advanced climbers. Pitztal Glacier is a great location for ice climbing available all year round. great nature experience for all ages and experience levels. Ice climbing is also popular on Grossglockner (3,798 m) , the highest mountain in Austria.