Please note: Rope climbing at our facility is only permitted for individuals experienced in belaying.
The Flakturm Climbing Gym of the Alpenverein Austria offers around 700 m² of climbing area and walls up to 30 meters high with routes for all ages and skill levels.
We also offer a wide range of rope climbing courses, including beginner, advanced, lead climbing, women only, bouldering and courses for kids.
What is rope climbing?
Rope climbing is a special form of free climbing in which aids such as ropes, bolts, and quickdraws are used for protection only, not for progression. The appeal of this type of climbing lies in both the physical and mental challenge it presents. It requires a clear head, endurance, and strategy.
A distinction is made between toprope climbing, where the rope is fixed at the top, and lead climbing, where the climber clips the rope into intermediate points of protection while ascending.
More complex climbing sections at greater heights demand a high level of concentration. In sport climbing, the climber is secured through a belay partnership, which requires proper knowledge of rope handling and belay techniques.