Description

Schleierwasserfall is the main sector of the bouldering area Maltatal. The area consists of around 50 blocks and 200 routes – it is the biggest and most popular crag in Maltatal. It is situated in the lower part of the valley at around 900 m above sea level. Due to the low altitude it can be climbed from March to May and from September to November. Between June and August it can get quite hot, nevertheless you will always find some problems in the shadow or simply go very early. The winters here are very cold and snowy and the Schleier waterfall is most likely to be frozen until mid April – it is a spectacle of nature and a unique experience to hear and watch the frozen icicles melt and break apart.

Back in 2001 the “Bügeleisen” (8B+) was first climbed by Klem Loskot. It was then one of the hardest boulder problems worldwide. In 2014 the Finnish climber Nalle Hukkataival unlocked the sit start 8C/+.

Have fun bouldering! And don’t be stupid.*
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* Brush away your tick marks, take away your trash AND cigarette butts, use the toilets or at least dig a hole for your poo and bury it. Short: Leave nothing but footprints. Thanks!

History

Back in 2001 the “Bügeleisen” (8B+) was first climbed by Klem Loskot. It was then one of the hardest boulder problems worldwide. In 2014 the Finish climber Nalle Hukkataival unlocked the sit start (8C/+).

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Schleierwasserfall Maltatal

The area is access sensitive!

Schleierwasserfall is located 1 km before the toll road and can be reached throughout the year. It is easy to find, as there is only one main road through the valley. After you pass through the towns Malta and Fischertratten you will pass the distinctive waterfall Fallbach Wasserfall as well as the sport climbing crag Kreuzwand and will soon reach the parking on the left and right side (3€ per day). For easy navigation, the parking is marked at Google Maps as Parkplatz Schleierwasserfall. The parking area is big – please place your car space saving and never park in the meadow. The parking area is equipped with a regularly emptied toilet that is maintained by locals.

From here, the blocks are reachable within 5 to 20 minutes walking. The trail starts right next to the parking and a cow meadow. Make sure to stay on the path and not cross the meadow. There have been issues with private property, so please stay on the marked path that leads from the parking to the bouldering area.

Important notes:

Dogs: As the bouldering area is part of the meadow sometimes grazing cows could come very close (some of the blocks lie directly on the meadow) and therefore dogs are not allowed.

Signal: Mostly good connection. Still, download the map to be sure.

Most importantly: Don’t be stupid.*
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* Brush away your tick marks, take away your trash AND cigarette butts, use the toilets or at least dig a hole for your poo and bury it. Short: Leave nothing but footprints. Thanks!