Berglandschaft bei Sonnenaufgang mit strahlender Sonne und klarem Himmel.

Climbing in the Seefeld Region

Climbing Area Hinterreintalschrofen South Face

At an altitude of 2250 meters, above the Rotmoosalm in the Wetterstein Mountains, lies the newly renovated Alpine climbing area Hinterreintalschrofen South Face. Experienced climbers will find a total of 7 routes here – both sport climbing routes and multi-pitch climbs – rated at the fifth and sixth difficulty levels in typical Wetterstein limestone.

The Hinterreintalschrofen South Face climbing area was newly renovated in spring 2022. It is absolutely necessary to bring complete alpine gear (helmet, rappel devices, mobile protection devices, half rope for multi-pitch climbs, etc.) as well as alpine climbing experience.

The location high above the Gaistal near Leutasch could hardly be more spectacular, and the Rotmoosalm (2030m) is the perfect base for it: before climbing, one can enjoy a second breakfast, and at the end of the day, a well-deserved meal awaits with homemade dumplings, Kaiserschmarrn, and more while watching the sunset, with the warm hospitality of hosts Eva and Florian. The Alm is also the ideal base for multi-day climbing adventures in the Wetterstein Mountains, as the legendary alpine climbing area Schüsselkar is only about 1.5 hours away.

The approach to the climbing area Hinterreintalschrofen South Face is done from the parking lot in Gaistal on foot via the Hämmermoosalm in about 2 to 3 hours. It is easier with the e-bike, as one can ride via the Gaistalalm in about 1.5 hours. From the Rotmoosalm, it takes about 20 to 30 minutes on foot to reach the start of the routes.

Zwei Mountainbiker fahren auf einem Pfad in einer bergigen Landschaft.

Ein Kletterer am Fels gesichert durch ein Seil, umgeben von grauen Felsen und etwas Vegetation.

Kletterin beim Erklimmen einer Felswand, im Hintergrund ein Beobachter.

Despite careful renovation and regular maintenance, high altitude hazards such as falling rocks etc. are never excluded. The use of the climbing area is at one's own responsibility and one's own risk. Climbing requires the proper handling of climbing equipment and various rope, belaying, and climbing techniques, as well as proper planning of routes and tours.

Climbing Area / Name: Hinterreintalschrofen South Face

Base: Rotmoosalm (2030m)

Access:
By public transport: Take the train from Garmisch-Partenkirchen or the Inn Valley to Seefeld. Then take the regional bus 430 to the Salzbach parking lot.
By car: Travel to Leutasch via Telfs, Mittenwald or Seefeld to the Salzbach parking lot at the entrance of Gaistal. Parking: Salzbach Parking (P3-5) in Gaistal – fee required

Rock Type: Limestone

Wall Character: Alpine wall with typical Wetterstein limestone

Climbing Season: June/July to October (depending on snow conditions)

Exposure: South

Elevation: approx. 2250m

Description: The Hinterreintalschrofen climbing area is very alpine. It was renovated in spring 2022, however, bringing complete alpine gear (helmet, rappel devices, mobile protection devices, half rope for multi-pitch routes, etc.) as well as alpine climbing experience is absolutely necessary!

Approach:
On foot: The starting point is the Salzbach parking lot (P3-5) at the entrance of Gaistal. From the parking lot, you hike to the Hämmermoosalm and then continue up the trail to the Rotmoosalm (about 1.5 to 2 hours). From the Rotmoosalm, it’s about a 20 to 30-minute walk to the base of the routes.
By bike: The starting point is the Salzbach parking lot (P3-5) at the entrance of Gaistal. From here, you ride along flat forest paths along the Leutascher Ache to the Gaistalalm and then on a steeper path to the Rotmoosalm. At the hut, bicycles are stored, with a footpath to the base of the wall taking about 20 to 30 minutes.