Climbing Area with a view over lake Ossiacher See

Climbing Area Peterlewand

Features of the rock face
The Peterlewand is an elongated east-facing rock face of hard bedrock, about 8 to 35 meters high. In addition, there are places with moderate to strong overhanging rock formation. Peterlewand offers picturesque views to lake Ossiacher See. Some areas of the rock face are vertical or slightly inclined. The hand holds include a variety of different edges and several round slopers. Despite the often-challenging demands of some routes, there is sufficient opportunity for entry level climbers.

Via ferrata
There are six different via ferrata routes with a challenging rope bridge, two of which are in the A-C range and four in the C-D range.

Sport climbing routes
A total of 26 sport climbing routes with difficulty levels ranging from 4+ to 7a are available, most of which are in the more challenging range.

Further information

Peterlewand Klettersteig und Seilbrücke

Peterlewand Pavillon Rast 7

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Climbing in the region

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Forest rope climbing park Taborhöhe

Forest rope climbing park Taborhöhe

If you move high up between the trees, you will discover the forest from a completely new perspective. An adventure awaits you at the Taborhöhe forest rope park that not only requires skill, but also promises plenty of fun. Swinging - or rather balancing - from branch to branch like Tarzan is an exciting challenge for young and old alike.

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Rotschitza-Klamm

Rotschitza-Klamm

After a short hike from the starting point at the Baumgartnerhof panorama restaurant, you reach the slightly challenging via ferrata at the Rotschitza waterfall - an adventure that is only recommended for experienced climbers. The climb is 350 meters long and covers a height difference of around 290 meters. The entrance is on the left bank, right at the foot of the impressive waterfall.

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Climbing Area Arnoldstein

Climbing Area Arnoldstein

The Arnoldstein climbing area is located directly in the center of Arnoldstein, right behind the local kindergarten. This rock face is particularly ideal for beginners to gain their first experience. The short and easy routes invite you to discover the fascination of climbing in a relaxed atmosphere.

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Climbing Centre Villach

Climbing Centre Villach

The Climbing Centre in Villach offers great opportunities for climbing. With an area of 2,000 m² and 9,500 holds, it is the largest climbing centre in the Alpe-Adria region. The outdoor climbing wall with integrated LED lighting, which forms a 16 m high ‘V’ for Villach, makes this climbing centre so special. The wall offers an outdoor climbing surface of 320 m² with a 3.5 m overhang.

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Climbing Spot Kanzianiberg

Climbing Spot Kanzianiberg

The Kanzianiberg in Finkenstein near lake Faaker See is one of the largest and most traditional climbing spots in Austria. It was already being explored by mountain guides in the 1970s. Whether beginners or experienced alpinists - the varied climbing rocks and views ensure pure climbing pleasure.

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Climbing Area Peterlewand

Climbing Area Peterlewand

The rock face of Peterlewand near St Urban, unassuming from a distance, lies hidden in the landscape. During the time of the Counter-Reformation, Peterlewand was a strategically important location. It is described in Gustav Renker’s novel, ‘People Without a Homeland’. The first climbing routes were established around 1988 by a 16 to 18-year-old student from Bodensdorf.

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Volume Bouldern Villach

Volume Bouldern Villach

Newly opened in 2021, the "Volume" offers a more than 1,000 m², top-modern indoor bouldering area with routes of all levels difficulty. Both beginners and advanced climbers will find the ideal training conditions here - and not just in rainy weather.

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Climbing Centre Arnoldstein

Climbing Centre Arnoldstein

The Arnoldstein climbing centre offers a varied climbing experience for young and old on 180 m². With routes up to 7.5 m high and difficulty levels from 4 to 7b, both beginners and advanced climbers will find the right challenge here. In addition to hydraulically adjustable walls and a tiltable children's climbing wall, visitors can expect various overhanging climbing areas, a challenging roof climbing area and panoramic climbing areas.