A climber's paradise amidst the Tyrolean Alps
Climbing areas in the Karwendel and Wetterstein mountains
The Seefeld region – Tyrol's high plateau is nestled between two of the most impressive mountain ranges in Tyrol: the rugged Karwendel and the imposing Wetterstein Mountains. For those seeking alpine climbing tours, this area offers a top-notch stage – from steep limestone walls to classic routes and quiet adventures in alpine seclusion.
The climbing tradition in the region dates back to 1922. Since then, renowned climbers such as Bernhard Prommer, Reini Scherer, Heinz Zak, and Bernhard Hangl have established numerous routes and left their mark in the mountains in and around the Seefeld region.
In the municipalities of Scharnitz and Leutasch, you can expect a true climbing paradise – set against the wild beauty of the Karwendel and the distinctive backdrop of the Wetterstein. The perfect base camps for your next climbing adventure.
Recommended Climbing Guides
For optimal route planning, we recommend these three proven climbing guides with comprehensive information on routes, difficulty levels, and protections:
Alpine climbing guide Wetterstein South
Classics with detailed descriptions of the most popular routes around Leutasch
Alpine Climbing Guide Karwendel
Ideal for anyone looking for alpine climbing tours with a spectacular backdrop around Scharnitz
Climbing Guide Tyrol / Sport Climbing in Northern Tyrol
Modern guide focusing on well-protected sport climbing routes in the medium to upper difficulty range
Our climbing highlights in the Wetterstein Mountains
We would like to draw your attention to these special areas in the Wetterstein – they offer climbing adventures with character, history, and challenge:
Blogs about climbing in the Wetterstein Mountains
- Blog Ski & Climb in the Wetterstein: Ski touring and climbing – two sports that complement each other perfectly in the Wetterstein Mountains. A day with firn snow and crimper holds in the Schüsselkar.
- Blog Milestone in the Wetterstein – "Relaxed from the Chair!": First ascended by Wolfgang Güllich and Kurt Albert in 1981, this route is today a milestone in alpine free climbing – with an aura that is unmatched.
Climbing in the Karwendel
- Blog Climbing Classics in the Karwendel – The Lafatscher Couloir: The Lafatscher Couloir is a "must-have tour" for climbers in alpine terrain.
- Blog Climbing in the Karwendel around the Halleranger House: Climbing in the Karwendel is often described as crumbling, but David Lochner shows that it depends on the right walls and routes.
You can find more articles and inspiration for climbing in the Seefeld region in the Climbers Paradise Blog for the Seefeld region – Tirol’s high plateau
An overview of the climbing gardens in the region can be found here.