Photo: Helmut Schweighofer

Boulderblock Pöllau

Pöllau, Styria

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Numerous sports enthusiasts and interested parties had already tested the block in advance. With the handover and installation of additional holds, the small climbing paradise was officially inaugurated in the presence of the sponsors Marktgemeinde Pöllau, Privatstiftung Sparkasse Pöllau, ÖVP Pöllauer Tal, Junge Schönegger, Alpenverein Pöllau and Hartberg. What is bouldering? Bouldering is a form of climbing where you climb without a rope and harness at a jump-off height. The climbing routes, also called "boulders," are usually between three and five meters high and offer a variety of challenges for beginners and advanced climbers. The new boulder block in Schlosspark Pöllau was specially designed to offer climbers of all ages and abilities an exciting and safe leisure experience. With various difficulty levels, there is something for everyone. The mayor of the market town of Pöllau, Mr. Josef Pfeifer, emphasized the importance of the new boulder block in his opening speech: "With this new offer, we want to further strengthen Schlosspark Pöllau as a place of encounter and movement. Bouldering not only promotes physical fitness but also creativity." In addition to the new boulder block in Pöllau, there are other climbing opportunities in the Hartberg-Fürstenfeld district. In Vorau, the Alpenverein operates a bouldering hall that is available to climbers all year round. In Hartberg, there is also a climbing hall, also operated by the Alpenverein, which offers a variety of climbing routes of all difficulty levels. Climbing opportunities in the Hartberg-Fürstenfeld district: Climbing hall Hartberg (12 meters high, over 300 m² climbing area, 45 climbing routes, more information at: www.alpenverein.at/hartberg) Bouldering hall Vorau (220 m² climbing area, more information at: www.alpenverein.at/hartberg-vorau)