Dolomites, a paradise for climbers

Majestic rock towers, impressive drops, bizarre rock needles, and steep gullies – the Dolomites considered a climbing paradise, and rightly so. More than 200 years ago, the first people set out to conquer the Dolomites. Since then many fixed rope routes have been carved into the rocks of the Dolomites UNESCO World Heritage site. No wonder: nowhere else than in this impressive mountain landscape do you have so many possibilities for climbing. Children and adults, beginners and professionals alike, will get their money’s worth in the Dolomites. We, the host families at Familienhotels Südtirol, know the Pale Mountains like the back of our hand and will tell you where climbing with children is the most beautiful. It’s best to follow a mountain guide who will guide you safely through the steep terrain.

Monte Spico/Speikboden children’s via ferrata near Sand in Taufers for children from 6 to 12
Giovanni Barbara via ferrata in Val di Fanes/Fanestal near Toblach, which leads behind a waterfall to different panoramic points
Hauptmann-Bilgeri climb to Monte Piano, where there is an open-air museum about World War I
Bonacossa course above Lake Misurina, perfect for beginners
Alpini course near Sexten, created by soldiers during World War I
Cir V in Val Gardena/Gröden, a short but demanding via ferrata for families
Maximilian via ferrata on Alpe di Siusi/Seiser Alm, surefootedness absolutely necessary
Masaré via ferrata on the southern part of Catinaccio/Rosengarten with great view
Sass de Putia/Peitlerkofel, short and easy via ferrata to the Dolomite peaks near Lüsen

Toblach Adventure Park with different courses with five levels of difficulty for children from 6 years
Military climbing garden in Toblach, ideal for beginners
Col de Flam adventure high wire trail in St. Ulrich with 680m-long fly line, petting zoo, and trampolines
Climbing garden in the Stone City near Wolkenstein with different stone blocks for experienced climbers
Forest high ropes course in Obereggen with four courses, 30 stations, and zipline
KronAction in Issing, the largest high ropes course in South Tyrol

Dolomitenarena Sexten with bouldering area, suitable for beginners and professionals
Nordic Arena climbing hall in Toblach with about 80 climbing routes and boulder room
Bouldering hall in Mitterolang: small but charming
Bruneck climbing centre with around 270 climbing routes and 680m² of bouldering space
Nives climbing hall in Wolkenstein with about 75 climbing routes
Climbing hall at the Iman Center in St. Christina
Boulder hall in St. Ulrich-Runggaditsch with 220m² climbing wall
Boulder hall in the Telfen sports centre in Kastelruth