Klettergarten Morteratsch

The first routes in Morteratsch were established by the military in the late 60s. The proximity to the glacier was an ideal place for the comprehensive mountain training of the soldiers. In the 70s, the climbing garden is increasingly "reconquered" by local mountain guides and used for training. The gneiss rock is rounded by the glacier and thus also relatively low in grip and tread. The athletic climber comes especially in the middle band with steep and overhanging routes to the train. Even the friction climber will find a wide range of beautiful paths. The area is also ideal for beginners and for children's climbing. The lower plates are moderately inclined and can be easily hung for topropene. The routes are never longer than 20 m, well secured and accessible from above. Due to the variety of easier routes, the good accessibility and the wonderful alpine ambience with a view of the Bernina massif and the Morteratsch Glacier, the area is relatively busy, especially during the summer holidays.

Access/location: From Pontresina towards the Bernina Pass and after a good 3 km turn off to Morteratsch – large car park (for a fee). From Morteratsch train station on the wide hiking trail towards the glacier. The sector "Kibe '96" is located in front of the actual main area and is located directly on the hiking trail at the first rocks - from the train station about 300 m. To the other sectors you continue to follow the hiking trail to 100 m after the sign "Glacier 1900", now on a narrow stairway and slabs to the striking rocks. From the train station 10 minutes.