Climbing enthusiasts can now climb two bridge piers of the Felsenau Viaduct in Bern. The facility was inaugurated at a ceremony on Saturday.
Climbing enthusiasts can now climb two bridge piers of the Felsenau Viaduct in Bern. The facility was inaugurated at a ceremony on Saturday.
Climbers scale the Felsenau Viaduct during its inauguration on Saturday.
Climbing is a rapidly growing sport that has gained new fans with the World Climbing Championships in Bern, the city announced.
A climber at the foot of the viaduct still has almost all of his climbing holds ahead of him.
Bridge pillars for climbing enthusiasts in Bern – Gallery
Climbing enthusiasts can now climb two bridge piers of the Felsenau Viaduct in Bern. The facility was inaugurated at a ceremony on Saturday.
Climbers scale the Felsenau Viaduct during its inauguration on Saturday.
Climbing is a rapidly growing sport that has gained new fans with the World Climbing Championships in Bern, the city announced.
A climber at the foot of the viaduct still has almost all of his climbing holds ahead of him.
In total, there are 14 climbing routes and more than 1,800 holds available. The most daring can climb up to a height of 40 metres.
The project was largely financed by the Bernese section of the Swiss Alpine Club (SAC). In addition, crowdfunding was organised and the city contributed to the initial costs.
Climbing is a rapidly growing sport that has gained new fans with the World Climbing Championships in Bern, the city announced. This climbing facility on the viaduct creates a new sporting offering.
The Felsenau viaduct of the A1 motorway was put into operation in 1975. The Federal Roads Office (FEDRO) gave the green light for the climbing walls in 2020.
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