Climbing and Mountaineering in Zell am See-Kaprun
From the Dam Wall to the Summit Ridge
Do you love mountain tours? Perfect! Because as a guest of the Hotel Kaprunerhof, you are in an optimal starting position for climbing and mountaineering in Salzburg. The Hohe Tauern with their many three-thousand-meter peaks – among them the famous Grossglockner – are not far away, and the Kitzsteinhorn is practically at the hotel door. The selection of mountain tours and climbing routes is virtually limitless.
Climbing Highlights
- Free mountain rides with the summer card
- Climbing equipment rental at partner Ski Dome
- Climbing garden Rettenwand and Grünstein boulder at Kitzsteinhorn
- Via ferratas at the Mooserboden dam
- Climbing hall in Club Kitzsteinhorn
- Kids climbing day at the climbing tower - for kids participating in the children's program during the summer vacation
Challenges on the Rock Face
Steep slopes, deep gorges, and jagged rocks: Where the hiker and mountaineer turns back, the climbing fan’s mountain experience truly begins. Equipped with carabiners, ropes, climbing shoes, chalk bags, and helmets, they venture into the surrounding mountain world and up the varied via ferratas and routes in the Salzburg region. Newcomers to the climbing sport focus on the practice via ferratas, while experienced climbers demonstrate their skills on the demanding climbing routes of Zell am See-Kaprun.
A brief overview of climbing options
- Kitzsteinhorn: About 15 minutes from the Alpincenter, you will find the two climbing areas Rettenwand and Gletscherseeplatten with a total of 100 routes.
- Klettersteigarena Höhenburg: At the Mooserboden reservoir in Kaprun, you will find short and longer via ferratas with catchy names like Mooser-Mandl, Drossen-Hex, or Limberg-Zwerg.
- Hochkönig: From Dienten, it continues to Hochscharte – at around 2,220 m, the entry to the Königsjodler awaits, the most difficult via ferrata at Hochkönig and the longest in Salzburg.
High Alpine Mountain Tour at Kitzsteinhorn
Fascinating routes lead through the high alpine beauties that await discovery while climbing at Kitzsteinhorn. Effortlessly, the Kitzsteinhorn cable cars bring you to the starting point of numerous mountain tours.
- Weekly guided tours
- Free mountain and valley ride with the summer ticket
Mountain Climbing in the Hohe Tauern
The Hohe Tauern National Park, a wonderfully scenic nature reserve in the heart of the Eastern Alps, is home to 266 three-thousand-meter peaks.
The advantages for mountain climbers and hikers who want to explore Salzburg's landscape on foot:
The advantages for mountain climbers and hikers who want to explore Salzburg's landscape on foot:
- Taxis: To protect the untouched nature landscape, the national park valleys like the Kaprunerhof Valley or the Raurisertal Valley are closed to motor traffic. Some valley taxis will gladly bring you to your destination.
- Guided Hikes and Mountain Guides: Experienced mountain climbers are available in the Hohe Tauern National Park as qualified mountain guides to accompany you through the landscapes of the Hohe Tauern.
- Tour Network: Alone in the holiday region Hohe Tauern National Park Salzburg, there are over 157 tours available, including half-day, full-day, and multi-day tours.
- The right equipment for mountain climbing:
+ Backpack with first aid kit, rain protection, gloves, hat
+ Ankle-high mountain shoes with profile soles
+ Sufficient fluids and small snacks
+ Sun protection, sunglasses - Mountain tour tips:
+ Alexander-Enzinger-Weg
+ Mountain tour Three Brothers
+ Tauernmoossee in Stubachtal
„After a day in the climbing routes at Mooserboden, there is nothing better than returning to the Kaprunerhof. The warmth of the Unterkofler family and the quality of the food are the perfect safety net for tired mountaineers.“
💡Excerpt from the tips from our guests
💡Excerpt from the tips from our guests
Ready for the next grip?
Leave gravity behind. Secure your room at Kaprunerhof now and experience climbing vacation with star potential.