Ice climbing in the Allgäu

Ice climbing, i.e. climbing on ice formations such as frozen waterfalls, icy glacier walls and artificial ice towers, is enjoying increasing popularity and has developed in recent years into a real winter trend sport. Around Füssen in the Allgäu you will find the best conditions for this special discipline of alpine climbing. The numerous icy Allgäu waterfalls make the hearts of experienced ice climbers beat faster and beginners can get to know this fascinating sport of ice towers in the region.

Whether on solidified waterfalls, artificial ice towers or icy glacier walls – ice climbing promises special experiences and is pure adventure. Equipped with ice picks and crampons, more and more people are daring the challenge of climbing the beautiful ice structures. If you want to be on your own, but you should definitely have enough climbing experience as well as courage and condition, because this sport is not harmless. Depending on the weather conditions, natural ice formations can change at any time and there are also risks of ice strikes, frostbite and avalanches. However, those who have enough experience in sports climbing, the necessary Safety precautions are taken into account and good equipment is available around Füssen in the Allgäu great experiences when climbing ice. Less experienced climbers and real beginners without climbing experience can sniff this winter trend sport on artificial ice towers. It is also possible to book ice climbing courses with regional mountain guides around Füssen. It teaches you competently – from the right technology to the ideal equipment – everything you need to know about ice climbing. The experts show you good opportunities for ice climbing in the Allgäu and of course accompany you. This is how you need to be around the Safety aspect is of little concern and can focus entirely on climbing the fascinating ice formations. At ice climbing trial days, all the necessary equipment is provided, so that you really do not need to worry about anything in advance.

A very good opportunity for beginners to get a taste of ice climbing, but also for advanced climbers to expand their skills, the 15 Meter-high ice climbing tower at the valley station of the Pfronten-Steinach ski centre. On this artificial ice tower, which protrudes like an imposing cone in the height, you can really exhaust yourself. After appointment agreement, beginners are taught the fascination of ice climbing by a climbing professional, who also brings the necessary equipment. The Pfronten-Steinach ski centre can be quickly opened from Füssen. 15 Reach by car minutes and offers everything else that the heart of winter sports lovers desires. The 30 Hectares of ski area is of 6 Dredging lifts are developed and inspires with varied ski slopes for every level, great slopes for snowboarders and even opportunities for floodlight skiing in the evening. Nearby there are quaint huts and restaurants, which invite after the sporting pleasure in the snow for a cozy rest and pamper their guests with delicious Allgäu delicacies. A trip to the ski centre Pfronten-Steinach for ice climbing or winter sports is definitely worthwhile. Further information about ice climbing can be found here by the tourist office Pfronten under the phone number 08363/698-88.

Circa 20 Minutes from Füssen is the village Höfen, which belongs to the nature park region Lechtal / Reutte. Here too, a 15 Metre high ice climbing tower, where you can try out the trend sports under guidance. No prior knowledge is required for this. But you should bring solid winter shoes, warm clothes and gloves. Everything else is provided by the mountain guide. The ice climbing in courtyards takes place every Wednesday 18 The clock. You can register for it until Tuesday. 18 Clock in the mountain guide office Reutte /Höfen under the phone number 06802/305098. After the briefing, climbers have the opportunity to climb the tower independently with climbing clamps with the help of a fixed ropes and to build a “top rope”. Fun and adventure for young and old are guaranteed.

Also in the municipality of Bach, which belongs to the district of Reutte / Tyrol, there is an opportunity for ice climbing. This takes place here every Sunday from February 19.30 Clock in the area of the mini golf course. Registrations are made to the tourist office under the telephone number 05634 / 5315 received. Incidentally, experienced ice climbers will also find many frozen waterfalls in the Reutte/Tyrol nature park region, which are perfect for this winter trend sport. Particularly popular in this regard is, for example, the Simmwasserfall near Holzgau.

In the Allgäuer Königswinkel around Füssen you will also find iced waterfalls in winter - as already mentioned - which are well suited for ice climbing. In addition to good equipment, however, it is important to assess your skills correctly and to have enough climbing experience. For beginners, the ice towers in the Pfronten-Steinach ski area and in Höfen are the ideal ice climbing areas around Füssen. Here you can wonderfully test whether this particular sport suits you. But she promises fun and adventure in any case, so you should try ice climbing on a winter holiday in Füssen.