Gesäuse High Ropes Course
A real highlight in the Gesäuse. Our high ropes course – a family adventure
57 varied stations and different levels of difficulty ensure endless climbing fun, action and unforgettable adventures high up in the air.
Our high ropes course features 57 varied stations and different levels of difficulty, so everyone can tailor their own personal adventure. Particularly popular are the spectacular Flying Fox sections, where you zip rapidly from tree to tree at heights of up to 14 metres. After a professional induction on the practice course, participants are fully prepared to embark on the 3-hour outdoor adventure. Whether balancing on ropes, wooden beams or ladders – fun, action and thrills are guaranteed to take centre stage here.
- Meeting point at the Eschau Outdoor Camp
The forest ropes course is located on the camp grounds; welcome and induction on the practice course -
Course
Afterwards, you can balance on ropes, wooden beams, ladders and much more to your heart’s content. On the Flying Fox course, you’ll glide at heights of up to 14 metres! The programme at the high ropes course lasts 3 hours.
- All equipment
- Please bring: Sturdy footwear or trainers
- A sporting attitude
- Minimum age 10
- No fear of heights
If you’re looking for suitable accommodation: Right at the starting point of the tour is the Freelife Guesthouse, offering cosy 2–4-bed rooms or dormitories, including breakfast.
Alternatively, the Freelife Apartments are available: two fully equipped apartments, each with two double bedrooms and a private kitchen, or two double bedrooms for a maximum of two people with a shared kitchen.
- Do I need any prior experience?
No. The tour is also suitable for guests who are less physically active, as the trails offer varying levels of difficulty. - What do I need to bring with me?
Sturdy footwear - What equipment will you provide?
We provide all the equipment needed for the tour - Does the tour go ahead in bad weather or rain?
No, but we can offer an alternative such as canyoning or rafting on the spot. - How long does the tour last?
The tour lasts a total of approx. 3–4 hours - Is there a minimum number of participants per tour?
For a tour to go ahead, we need at least 4 participants per session. Individuals or small groups are always welcome – we’ll pair you up with other guests on the day to form suitable groups, so you’ll be out and about together with other guests. - Is there a maximum number of participants per tour?
Thanks to our extensive facilities, we can accommodate group sizes of up to around 50 people per time slot. - Are there changing rooms and showers?
Yes, these facilities are available at our base. - Can I take part if I have physical limitations?
Please be sure to discuss any health or physical limitations with us in advance so that we can cater for your individual needs.
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