Martinswand

The Martinswand is a popular Crag in Tirol, Austria. It is situated in close proximity to Innsbruck and offers many routes across all difficulties. It is mostly known for it's hard and burly routes, yet there are options for everybody to enjoy. The Martinswand is well protected and offers a safe climbing experience, although a helmet is always wise on big Limestone Cliffs. The Martinswand is an absolut must for all Climbers, looking for a challenge close to Insbruck. There are a plenty of amazing multi pitch routes here as well.

Due to the location of the Crag, climbing is possible year round, however it should be noted that it can get very hot in summer. There are only a few crags Worldwide which offer a comparable amount of routes in such a small space as Zirl, with Martinswand being the biggest crag here.

In the 1980s Heinz Zak and Hansjörg Leis started exploring the wall now known as Dschungelbuch to unveil ist potential. In 1983 Peter Pan the first route was bolted by Heinz Zak, Reinhart Schiestl and Ingo Knapp. In the following Years the Grades kept on being topeled, ending with Reinhold Scherer and his 8c+ Dschungelfieber.

In July of 2000 a huge Bolder broke out of the top of Dschungelbuch due to the quarry to the left of it, a petition managed to save the Crag. It was only finalised in 2007. Thanks to the ÖAV and all the pioneers that helped establish the crag, we now have on of the most impressive climbing areas in all of Austria.