Aiming high - climbing in Tyrol

The new project has been in planning for a year and a half and this summer the time has come. The new climbing park in Biberwier opened in June. This is what the new outdoor activity offers and what you should bear in mind: 

"The climbing park now holds six different courses with around 60 different exercises, divided into three difficulty levels," explains owner Marco Seitner. "We have two easy, three medium and one challenging course." Guests do not need any previous knowledge or experience, even for the higher difficulty levels. However, you can only be guaranteed a place in the group if you register online in advance. However, Marco Seitner and his team are always happy to welcome anyone who spontaneously drops by and wants to take on a challenge. 

However, before you can really get going and disappear into the treetops, the participants have to complete a short safety training course. "There is a briefing every hour, which lasts around 25 minutes," says Seitner. "We explain our safety system, the procedure, put on the harnesses and then the guests are ready to go." After the introduction, visitors have an additional two and a half hours to spend in the climbing park and let off steam. Gloves are compulsory when climbing. If you don't have your own or have forgotten them at home, you can buy some on site. 

Of course, that's not all when it comes to safety: the climbing park works with a so-called communicating system. What does that mean? Climbers attach themselves to the carabiners at the start of the course and can never release both carabiners at the same time while climbing. This allows them to move freely, but they are permanently secured. A reassuring thought, as the platforms are between four and 20 meters high.

"Anyone between the ages of eight and 99 is welcome to come and try their hand at climbing," says Marco Seitner. People who are afraid of heights should also consider paying a visit to the climbing park. After all, where better to confront your fear than on a secured climb in Tyrol? Seitner had the same thought: "We are currently working on a program for overcoming fear. As part of this, a qualified trainer will accompany the people and work with them on their phobia."

"We are very close to the Marienbergbahn valley station. That means we have a parking lot at MyTirol, from where you can reach us in five minutes. Nearby there is also a summer toboggan run (Berglifte Langes) and the mountain cart routes (Sport Schönherr). You can take the lift, go hiking, biking and much more as well in the surrounding area. There are also restaurants nearby and within walking distance," enthuses Seitner proudly. And what's special about the climbing park and its location? With a view of the Zugspitze and the sun shining on the surrounding mountains, climbing in Tyrol could hardly be more beautiful.