Ottendorfer Hütte: Climbing school

Climbing
Climbing school with a wide range of courses for beginners, families and groups who want to learn or improve their rock climbing skills in Saxon Switzerland.
The climbing school at the Ottendorfer Hütte offers courses and guided tours in the Elbe Sandstone Mountains. The aim is to teach safe climbing basics and enable first experiences on summits. The offer also includes guided hiking and via ferrata tours with expert guides.

The courses are aimed at individuals, families, groups, school classes or clubs. The program includes taster days, basic and advanced courses (each lasting two days), guided climbing and via ferrata tours. Climbing equipment is provided (for a fee for guided tours). There is no age limit. Accompanying persons without active participation are also welcome.

A climbing day lasts around five to seven hours. The meeting point is in Ottendorf, the start and route are agreed individually. Destinations are prominent rocks or viewpoints with insights into the geology, history and nature of the national park. After the tour, you can stop for refreshments at the hut. There is also a small souvenir shop on site.

Certified climbing instructors or members of the mountain rescue service will lead the course.

A healthy condition, comfortable clothing (e.g. long trousers), sturdy shoes for the approach and a daypack with food and drink are required. Dogs can be brought along by prior arrangement.


Guest Card Saxon Switzerland
Holders of the Guest Card Saxon Switzerland receive a discount of 5 euros on climbing courses when at least four full-paying guests participate.

Good to know

Openings

daily 9am to 5pm

Price info

Guided via ferrata tour from 240,- € (up to 4 participants, each additional participant plus 18,- €)
Taster day rock climbing á 80,- € / child up to 12 years 60,- € (at least three full-paying participants)
Basic rock climbing course 2 days á 169,- € / child up to 12 years 145,- € (at least three full-paying adults)
Guided climbing tours per day from € 240 (up to 2 participants, each additional participant plus € 25)

Eligibility

  • for Groups

  • for individual guests

Directions & Parking facilities

Stop: Ottendorf, Ottendorfer Hütte

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