Bouldering at the Kletterzentrum Innsbruck
Halfway up the main indoor wall.
I recently explored the Zillertal region of the Austrian Alps and had an incredible time hiking and conquering some of the breathtaking peaks. The weather was mostly perfect, but as with any mountainous region, it can sometimes be unpredictable. When a bad weather day was forecasted, I decided to take advantage of an opportunity to visit the Kletterzentrum Innsbruck, one of Europe's most extensive and modern climbing facilities.
Upon arrival, I was blown away by the design of the place and the massive climbing walls that greeted me. The facility accommodates all three disciplines of climbing and is a regular venue for international and national competitions. The indoor and outdoor climbing areas combined total to 5750m², and the bouldering gyms indoors and out cover an area of 1050m² and 200m², respectively.
The bouldering area was fantastic, with many graded and coloured routes to challenge me. The courses were much more impressive and complex than the ones I climbed in the Netherlands, and the calibre of climbers was higher. The changing facilities were excellent, with a modern locker system, toilets, and showers. The gym also has a wide variety of modern equipment for strengthening and stretching.
The bistro area served excellent coffee and had a wide range of food choices. The atmosphere was bustling, but there was plenty of room for everyone. Visiting this gym was technically more challenging than anything I had experienced before, but I was confident and inspired to push myself and accomplish new things.
Overall, my visit to the Kletterzentrum Innsbruck presented many great opportunities to better myself and mix things with others who clearly know what they are doing or have been there and done it before. I left feeling inspired and motivated to visit new places and push my body and mind to new limits.
I am thrilled that it rained, and I am delighted that the visit was successful, thanks to my wise advice. If you are interested in this type of activity and plan to visit Innsbruck, it is definitely worth checking out. Alternatively, you can call and enjoy a cup of coffee and cake while admiring others climbing and enjoying the freedom of this beautiful playground.
Trying to master some of the challenging bouldering routes.
The fabulous outdoor wall.
Part of the extensive indoor wall setup.
The city of Innsbruck.
The famous ‘Golden’ roof.
The colourful backdrop to Innsbruck and the fast flowing river full of rain.
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