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Peterlewand climbing garden

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    The Peterle Wand is a small but fine climbing garden near St. Urban in Bodensdorf.
    Open
    difficult
    Distance 0.3 km
    0:15 h
    118 m
    0 m
    633 m
    515 m
    History

    Hidden and from afar, actually quite inconspicuous, the Peterlewand lies hidden among the trees near St. Urban. During the Counter-Reformation, Peterlewand was a strategically important point and is also described in the book by Gustav Renker "The People without a Homeland." The first routes were established around 1988 by a then approximately 16-18-year-old student from Bodensdorf. Over the years, the climbing garden was somewhat neglected before it was completely removed from the climbing guide.

    In spring 2015, the Peterlewand was literally awakened from its deep sleep. The existing sport climbing routes of Peterlewand were renovated and expanded with new interesting routes as well as via ferrata variants for beginners and advanced climbers.

    enhanced.

    Wall character

    Peterlewand is a stretched rock face made of solid primary rock, east-facing and about 8 to 35 m high. It is also light, in places even strongly and roof-like overhanging. From the Peterlewand itself, climbers repeatedly enjoy picturesque views of Lake Ossiach. A few wall areas are vertical or slightly inclined. The grip offers predominantly varied edges and numerous rounded laybacks. Despite these often athletic demands, there are sufficient opportunities for entry into climbing.

    In addition to the via ferrata variants, 26 sport climbing routes of various difficulty levels have been bolted and renovated.

    Via ferrata: six variants, two of which are in the A/B range, three of which are in the B/C range, and one more difficult route with a crux section rated C/D (difficult to very difficult).

    Here is the topo of the via ferratas.

    Sport climbing routes: 26 routes from difficulty 4+ to 7a. Most routes are rather in the more difficult range.

    Here is the topo of the climbing routes.

    Difficulty
    C/D4a+ difficult
    Overall difficulty
    difficult

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

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    Highest point
    Peterlewand - Pavilion, 633 m
    Lowest point
    St. Urban, 515 m
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    Cardinal direction
    NESW
    Approach
    120 m, 0:15 h
    Wall height
    40 m
    Descent
    120 m, 0:10 h

    Track types

    Asphalt 10.87%Path 89.12%
    Asphalt
    34 m
    Path
    277 m
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    Safety information

    • Parking is only permitted in the designated and signposted parking spaces for climbers!
    • For toilet needs please use the toilet facilities provided!
    • Access and descent are only allowed via the existing hiking trail!
    • The use of the climbing garden is only permitted with the equipment provided! (Helmet recommended)
    • Climbing is at your own risk!
    • Responsible behavior in the interest of all users of the climbing garden!
    • Camping and lighting open fires is strictly prohibited!
    • Any unnecessary noise must be avoided!
    • All waste must be taken away without exception!
    • No independent expansion of the climbing garden or holding climbing courses without consultation with the operator!
    • Dogs must be kept on a leash!

    The route names are located at the start and have been roughly assigned colors according to the difficulty levels of the French grading scale.

    GREEN climbing routes from 4 to 5b and via ferratas from A to B

    YELLOW climbing routes from 5c to 6b and via ferrata C

    RED climbing routes from 6c upwards and via ferratas D to E

    Tips and suggestions

     Region Villach Tourism

     +43 4242 42000

     www.visitvillach.at

    Roadbook

    Follow the signposted path “Peterlewand” north behind the parking lot uphill to the left until just below the wall.
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    Peterlewand St. Urban

    Public transport

    Public-transport-friendly

    St. Urban near Bodensdorf is regularly accessible by public transport.

    Here is the timetable information.

    Here is the Carriage Shuttle Carinthia.

    Directions

    From the Villach-Ossiacher See motorway exit, go to Annenheim and continue along the northern shore of the lake to St. Urban. At Urbaniwirt turn left into Burgweg and immediately after the fountain turn left again to the parking lot of the sports club Tschöran.

    Parking

    We ask visitors (walkers, hikers, climbers, or via ferrata climbers) of the Peterlewand to park on the left side of the Burgweg and to use the specially designated parking spaces and toilet facilities.

    Coordinates

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    46.676081, 13.959064
    DMS
    46°40'33.9"N 13°57'32.6"E
    UTM
    33T 420385 5169695
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    Get there by train, car, bike, or on foot!

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    Equipment

    Via ferrata equipment (climbing harness, via ferrata set, helmet, approach shoes with good tread)

    Climbing equipment (rope 70 m, 10-15 pcs. quickdraws, belay device, climbing shoes, helmet)

    Localization

    Parts of this content were machine translated from German.

    User Questions


    July 28, 2026
    Marc Horbal
    Sehr geehrter Herr Melchart, wir können den beschriebenen Fehler momentan nicht nachverfolgen. Mit nachstehendem Link kommen sie auf das Tourenportal Kärnten. Die in der Beschreibung angeführten Links führen zur Seite der Region Villach Tourismus GmbH und dort direkt zur Peterlewand. Die veröffentlichten Links zu den Topos der Klettersteige und Kletterrouten wurden getestet und funktionieren einwandfrei. https://touren.kaernten.at/de/tour/klettersteig/klettergarten-peterlewand/21345000/ Wir bitten Sie den Link zu versuchen und freuen uns über eine Rückmeldung. Mit freundlichen Grüßen. Ihr Team der Region Villach Tourismus GmbH

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    Difficulty
    C/D4a+ difficult
    Overall difficulty
    difficult

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

    Distance
    0.3 km
    Duration
    0:15 h
    Ascent
    118 m
    Highest point
    633 m
    Lowest point
    515 m
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