Frequently asked questions

How long does a climbing session take? That depends on which courses they climb and how full the facility is. In the children’s course (from 105 cm/age recommendation: min. 4 years) you climb for 90 minutes plus a few minutes. Strap in and briefing. Afterwards you can climb for half an hour in the climbing labyrinth (max. 140 cm and max. 50 kg per person). On the adventure course (from 140 cm/age recommendation: min. 10 years) you have 4 hours including instruction. After this period you must then return your climbing harness. If slower climbers or a possible rescue should cause a backlog, you can of course finish your climb. The climbing times are timed so that even slower or more timid climbers can complete the children’s course or the adventure course in the allotted time. Do I have to have climbing experience? No, not at all. Our forest climbing parks are aimed at all children, adults and senior citizens with a normal physical condition – you don’t have to be a climber or athlete to join us. The focus is on fun, excitement and light sporting activity in the great outdoors. What if I’m afraid of heights? Our forest climbing parks are often visited by people with a fear of heights who want to explore and overcome their own limits. After the instruction you can choose the courses freely and increase slowly. After a short time, many notice how well and safely they can get through the trees and then venture on to the next course. However, if you realize at the beginning that climbing is too much for you, you will get your entrance fee back. Isn’t climbing dangerous? A visit to a climbing park, like any sporting leisure activity, is always associated with a residual risk. However, our forest climbing parks set nationwide standards in terms of safety – since 2011, we have been using a new type of safety system that makes it virtually impossible to unclip while climbing. Our plant meets the highest safety requirements according to DIN EN 15567. You will also be looked after by a team of climbing experts and sports scientists, of whose excellent training we are particularly proud. That’s why a visit to our forest climbing parks is no riskier than a bike ride. Who is not allowed to climb?

• Children under 105 cm tall.
• People weighing more than 130 kilos.
• People under the influence of alcohol (drinking alcohol before climbing is strictly forbidden!) or drugs.
• Persons who do not follow the instructions of our staff (these persons can be expelled from the climbing park even during climbing and are not entitled to a refund of the entrance fee).
• People with physical or mental disabilities. However, we offer them a supervised climbing opportunity in the children’s course with continuous safety. Please enquire with our central booking hotline.

In principle, we reserve the right not to allow people to climb in our forest climbing parks if we consider this to be a safety risk for the person themselves or other climbing guests. Can children actually climb? Yes, kids as young as 105 cm tall can use the large children’s area with 5 climbing laps, 5 ropeways and a 100 meter single ropeway. From 140 cm height the kids can already climb through the whole adventure area. Children under 6 years of age must be accompanied by an adult when climbing. One adult can take care of 2 kids. Children ages 6-13 must be accompanied by an adult on the ground. One adult can take care of 10 children (special rules for school classes). Climbing on the adventure course must be accompanied up to and including the age of 10. From the age of 14, teenagers are allowed to climb completely free and visit our park on their own. All admission and accompanying rules can be found here:www.wald-abenteuer.de/einlassbedingungenWie Can I pay? You can pay on site in cash or by card. If you would like to pay by invoice, please send us your full billing address in advance by e-mail to info@wald-abenteuer.de. Does every companion have to pay? No, unlike in traditional amusement parks, only the person who is climbing pays. Accompanying persons can accompany the climbers from the ground free of charge, take photos, etc. Accompanying persons from school classes (max. 1 per 10 pupils) and disabled climbers do not pay admission (please note: if you have a disability, you must contact us in advance). Do I have to book in advance? It is essential that you pre-book your admission places. You can make a reservation at any time, free of charge and without obligation: simply click here, only available places on opening days will be displayed. You will receive a booking confirmation by email immediately. Payment is made on the spot. You are also welcome to use our booking hotline (0221 98 25 6000). When do I need the registration forms? Before climbing, all climbers must fill out a participation form and thereby declare their agreement with the climbing park’s terms and conditions. To save time, you can download the registration forms and forward them to all participants in advance to read and complete. You can of course also fill in the registration forms on site. School classes and clubs can fill out their own registration form and bring a list of names. This saves you having to fill out an individual form for each participant. Why do I have to be there 20 minutes before my briefing time? Your booked briefing time will be forfeited or passed on to other visitors if you are not completely ready for the start of the briefing. Bear in mind that there may be a small queue at the cash desk, you may have to fill in the registration forms, pay, take off jewelry, lock/stow things and possibly go to the toilet. Do you offer discounts? We offer discounts on our standard rates for groups of 15 or more, families, students, schoolchildren and trainees. Some of the discounts only apply during the week. For exact prices, please refer to our online quote. Every year around Christmas you can also get our vouchers for 20 % less in the voucher store. How to book for clubs, companies or school classes? We offer special programs for these groups. Please have a look at the categories on the homepage and send us a request by e-mail. School classes pay significantly less than the normal price, you can find the current prices here. Is it possible to celebrate a birthday on site? Of course, our climbing forests offer an ideal environment for a birthday party. We additionally offer special birthday programs. Simply find out more here or contact us. How can I eat on site? You can either bring your own food or use our climbing bistro “Das Baumhaus” and the associated beer garden. Can I also come with a dog? Of course! Accompanying persons who do not climb can lead the dog on a leash through the entire forest climbing park. There are always “playmates” to romp around with on our premises. What if the weather is bad? Our guests are not even impressed by a rain shower. Rain or a light wind will not affect your climbing fun in any way. Just adjust your clothing to the weather conditions. In case of thunderstorms or storms we have to close the facility for safety reasons. If you are unable to continue climbing due to weather conditions, you will be refunded your entrance fee or vouchers for another day, depending on the situation. Our team on site will decide in your favor depending on the situation. Do I need to bring anything? No, only appropriate “outdoor clothing” is required, you will receive all the climbing equipment from us. Sturdy shoes (sneakers with a treaded sole are particularly recommended), clothes in which you can move and which can get dirty, and a rain jacket in case of rain are useful. Do I need gloves? In theory, you do not need gloves. You do not have to hold on to steel cables or brake on cable cars. Of course, if you want, you can still bring some with you. You can also buy some on site for € 3.00. Do I have to wear a helmet? Helmets are not compulsory here. Own helmets or bicycle helmets are also not allowed. The subject of mandatory helmets is (unfortunately) often misunderstood. Here, there is a trade-off between (1) without a helmet: risk of minor bruising to the forehead and head, and (2) with a helmet: risk of strangulation (hanging from the helmet buckle). Unfortunately, cases are known, including with fatal consequences. That is why, after careful consideration, our safety concept does not include helmets. We are far from being the only climbing park that follows this principle, which is in line with the leading doctrine in safety circles. Unlike sport climbing, where helmets are essential to protect against falling rocks, there is no comparable danger in the forest. Can I wear my glasses? Absolutely, you are welcome to climb with goggles before you can’t see the wood for the trees. Can I climb with an action camera? Yes, but not attached to a helmet but with a head or chest strap. Normal cameras can also be taken on the course if they are secured to the body in such a way that they cannot fall off. Can I bring my own belt? No, they are only allowed to climb with our harnesses, as these are regularly checked and we use special safety systems. Are there lockers on site? Yes, we offer free lockers on site (€1 required to lock). On request, our staff will also provide you with free fanny packs in which you can store any items you wish to take with you when climbing. Are there cancellation fees? On regular opening days, there are no no-show fees (exception: for groups of 15 or more people, the cancellation fees listed below apply).
For special openings (i.e. appointments on days marked in yellow in our opening calendar ), the following cancellation conditions apply: up to 48 hours before the appointment can be canceled free of charge; for cancellations between 24 and 48 hours before the appointment, a cancellation fee of 50% is due; for cancellations less than 24 hours before the appointment, a fee of 100% is due. This also applies if the number of participants deviates downwards by 15% or more. How does the entrance fee come about? In conventional high ropes courses, an individual guest pays between €30 and €50 for a three-hour program. A climbing forest like ours, on the other hand, can offer a much lower price due to simple self-securing techniques and higher utilization. Nevertheless, a climbing forest remains a very supervision-intensive leisure activity and cannot be compared with a visit to a swimming pool. Moreover, the construction of the facility and the equipment for the participants was not done at the expense of safety. Please take into account that from the beginning of November until the end of March, no income is generated and our meanwhile large team of permanent employees must also be paid in winter. In the time since 2015, we have only increased our prices by €1. In spite of the constant expansion of our park, the conversion to the most modern safety systems, fair payment of our employees, and much more. In recent seasons, we have had to increase our prices slightly. At the same time, we are also increasing our discounts for families, schoolchildren, students and trainees so that as many people as possible can continue to afford to visit us. We also maintain many partnerships, provide social institutions with numerous free vouchers and continue to offer very favorable school class rates. Why is the forest climbing park in Velbert-Langenberg so special? Our forest climbing park offers numerous highlights that make your experience with us truly unique and set us apart from other parks:

• In the forest climbing park at the Bismarck Tower in Velbert-Langenberg you will find long ropeways (one of which crosses the picnic meadow) as well as Germany’s first children’s course, which was approved in 2009 in accordance with the playground standard. For the first time, kids as tall as 105 cm can climb to heights of up to 10 meters – as safely as climbing 1 meter above the ground.
• More than 100 climbing elements between the trees at a height of up to 16 metres, 8 ropeways with a length of up to 180 metres, climbing highlights such as the Tarzan jump from a height of 7 metres into a net 10 metres away, the Banana Jump and many more.
• The death slingshot, a real adrenaline jump from a height of 11 meters into nothingness. A feeling that the best roller coaster can’t offer. Included in the adventure price and can be used without supervision.
• A wonderful beer garden as well as our climbing bistro “Das Baumhaus” directly at the Bismarck Tower.
• A miniature golf course right next to the forest climbing park.
• The Bismarck Tower, which our guests can climb free of charge when it is open – including a view as far as the Ruhr area.
• In the opinion of our guests, the most beautiful and natural forest climbing park location in the greater Essen/Wuppertal/Düsseldorf area, genuine nature experience on around 5 hectares of forest! Nothing but green and sky above and below you.
• A picnic area in the forest climbing park with playground, barbecue facilities, etc.
• One of the highest safety standards for forest climbing parks in the whole of Germany.
• A free parking lot directly at the forest climbing park – only 2 minutes to the reception.

Do you offer vegetarian and vegan dishes? Almost all dishes are also available as a vegetarian option. We always have at least one vegan option on the menu, but we cannot guarantee that it contains no traces of dairy products or meat. Cappuccino, latte macchiato etc. are also available with soy milk. I am allergic, can I eat at the Baumhaus? The list of additives and allergens is always available at the counter. If you have a severe allergy, please let us know before ordering, as we cannot always guarantee that our dishes are 100% free from any trace of allergens. Can I reserve a table? No. Unfortunately, we cannot make reservations during normal park operations. Only guests who have booked the birthday carefree package have reserved seats in our birthday tent. If you would like to dine with us with a larger group, please let us know anyway. After lunch time, we may be able to reserve you a table in the beer garden.

How long does a climbing session take? That depends on which courses they climb and how full the facility is. In the children’s course (from 105 cm/age recommendation: min. 4 years) you climb for 90 minutes plus a few minutes. Strap in and briefing. Afterwards you can climb for half an hour in the climbing labyrinth (max. 140 cm and max. 50 kg per person). On the adventure course (from 140 cm/age recommendation: min. 10 years) you have 4 hours including instruction. After this period you must then return your climbing harness. If slower climbers or a possible rescue should cause a backlog, you can of course finish your climb. The climbing times are timed so that even slower or more timid climbers can complete the children’s course or the adventure course in the allotted time. Do I have to have climbing experience? No, not at all. Our forest climbing parks are aimed at all children, adults and senior citizens with a normal physical condition – you don’t have to be a climber or athlete with us. The focus is on fun, excitement and light sporting activity in the great outdoors. What if I’m afraid of heights? Our forest climbing parks are often visited by people with a fear of heights who want to explore and overcome their own limits. After the instruction you can choose the courses freely and increase slowly. After a short time, many notice how well and safely they can get through the trees and then venture on to the next course. However, if you realize at the beginning that climbing is too much for you, you will get your entrance fee back. Isn’t climbing dangerous? A visit to a climbing park, like any sporting leisure activity, is always associated with a residual risk. However, our forest climbing parks set nationwide standards in terms of safety – since 2011, we have been using a new type of safety system that makes it impossible to unlock during climbing. Our plant meets the highest safety requirements according to DIN EN 15567. You will also be looked after by a team of climbing experts and sports scientists, of whose excellent training we are particularly proud. That’s why a visit to our forest climbing parks is no riskier than a bike ride. Who is not allowed to climb?

• Children under 105 cm tall.
• People weighing more than 130 kilos and for our mega cable car a maximum of 100 kilos.
• People under the influence of alcohol (drinking alcohol before climbing is strictly forbidden!) or drugs.
• Persons who do not follow the instructions of our staff (these persons can be expelled from the climbing park even during climbing and are not entitled to a refund of the entrance fee).
• People with physical or mental disabilities. However, we offer them a supervised climbing opportunity in the children’s course with continuous safety. Please enquire with our central booking hotline.

In principle, we reserve the right not to allow people to climb in our forest climbing parks if we consider this to be a safety risk for the person themselves or other climbing guests. Can children actually climb? Yes, kids as young as 105 cm tall can use the children’s area with over 20 climbing elements and ropeways. From 140 cm height the kids can already climb through the whole adventure area. Children under 6 years of age must be accompanied by an adult when climbing. One adult can take care of 2 kids. Children ages 6-13 must be accompanied by an adult on the ground. One adult can supervise 10 children (special rules for school classes) Children up to the age of 10 must also be accompanied by an adult when climbing on the adventure course. From the age of 14, teenagers are allowed to climb completely free and visit our park on their own. All admission and accompanying rules can be found here:www.wald-abenteuer.de/einlassbedingungenWie Can I pay? You can pay on site in cash or by card. If you would like to pay by invoice, please send us your full billing address in advance by e-mail to info@wald-abenteuer.de. Does every companion have to pay? No, unlike in traditional amusement parks, only the person who is climbing pays. Accompanying persons can accompany the climbers from the ground free of charge, take photos, etc. Accompanying persons from school classes (max. 1 per 10 pupils) and disabled climbers do not pay admission (please note: if you have a disability, you must contact us in advance). Do I have to book in advance? It is essential that you pre-book your admission places. You can make a reservation at any time, free of charge and without obligation: simply click here, only available places on opening days will be displayed. You will receive a booking confirmation by email immediately. Payment is made on the spot. You are also welcome to use our booking hotline (0221 98 25 6000). When do I need the registration forms? Before climbing, all climbers must fill out a participation form and thereby declare their agreement with the climbing park’s terms and conditions. To save time, you can complete the registration forms and forward them to all attendees in advance to read and complete. You can of course also fill in the registration forms on site. School classes and clubs can fill out their own registration form and bring a list of names. This saves you having to fill out an individual form for each participant. Why do I have to be there 20 minutes before my briefing time? Your booked briefing time will be forfeited or passed on to other visitors if you are not completely ready for the start of the briefing. Bear in mind that there may be a small queue at the cash desk, you will have to fill in the registration forms, pay, take off jewelry, lock/stow things and go to the toilet. Do you offer discounts? We offer discounts on our standard rates for groups of 15 or more, families, students, schoolchildren and trainees. Some of the discounts only apply during the week. For exact prices, please refer to our online quote. Every year around Christmas you can also get our vouchers for 20 % less in the voucher store. How to book for clubs, companies or school classes? We offer special programs for these groups. Please have a look at the categories on the homepage and send us a request by e-mail. School classes pay significantly less than the normal price, you can find the current prices here. Is it possible to celebrate a birthday on site? Of course, our climbing forests offer an ideal environment for a birthday party. We additionally offer special birthday programs. Simply find out more here or contact us. How can I get food on site? We offer a few drinks, coffee and bars on site. Otherwise we are unfortunately in the middle of the forest, without a water connection and therefore cannot offer a larger gastronomic offer. You are welcome to bring your own refreshments or use the restaurants in the Ahr valley afterwards. With the“birthday carefree package” in the children’s course, we offer a combined price with subsequent catering in the AhrGrill. Can I also come with a dog? Of course! Accompanying persons who do not climb can lead the dog on a leash through the entire forest climbing park. There are always “playmates” to romp around with on our premises. What if the weather is bad? Our guests are not even impressed by a rain shower. Rain or a light wind will not affect your climbing fun in any way. Just adjust your clothing to the weather conditions. In case of thunderstorms or storms we have to close the facility for safety reasons. If you are unable to continue climbing due to weather conditions, you will be refunded your entrance fee or vouchers for another day, depending on the situation. Our employees on site decide in your favor depending on the situation. Do I need to bring anything? No, only appropriate “outdoor clothing” is required, you will receive all the climbing equipment from us. Sturdy shoes (sneakers with a treaded sole are particularly recommended), clothes in which you can move and which can get dirty, and a rain jacket in case of rain are useful. Do I need gloves? In theory, you do not need gloves. You do not have to hold on to steel cables or brake on cable cars. Of course, if you want, you can still bring some with you. You can also buy some on site for € 3.00. Do I have to wear a helmet? Helmets are only compulsory on the children’s course in our forest climbing park in Bad Neuenahr-Ahrweiler, otherwise we do not issue helmets. Own helmets or bicycle helmets are also not allowed. The subject of mandatory helmets is (unfortunately) often misunderstood. Here, there is a trade-off between (1) without a helmet: risk of minor bruising to the forehead and head, and (2) with a helmet: risk of strangulation (hanging from the helmet buckle). Unfortunately, cases are known, including with fatal consequences. That is why, after careful consideration, our safety concept does not include helmets. We are far from being the only climbing park that follows this principle, which is in line with the leading doctrine in safety circles. Unlike sport climbing, where helmets are essential to protect against falling rocks, there is no comparable danger in the forest. Can I wear my glasses? Absolutely, you are welcome to climb with goggles before you can’t see the wood for the trees. Can I climb with an action camera? Yes, but not attached to a helmet but with a head or chest strap. Normal cameras can also be taken on the course if they are secured to the body in such a way that they cannot fall off. Can I bring my own belt? No, they are only allowed to climb with our harnesses, as these are regularly checked and we use special safety systems. Are there lockers on site? No, but we have free fanny packs ready for you. You are welcome to stow your valuables there and carry them with you while climbing. It is best to leave the rest of your belongings in the car. Are there cancellation fees? On regular opening days, there are no fees for no-shows (exception: for groups of 15 or more people, the cancellation fees listed below apply).
For special openings (i.e. appointments on days marked in yellow in our opening calendar ), the following cancellation conditions apply: up to 48 hours before the appointment can be canceled free of charge; for cancellations between 24 and 48 hours before the appointment, a cancellation fee of 50% is due; for cancellations less than 24 hours before the appointment, a fee of 100% is due. This also applies if the number of participants deviates downwards by 15% or more. How does the entrance fee come about? In conventional high ropes courses, an individual guest pays between €30 and €50 for a three-hour program. A climbing forest like ours, on the other hand, can offer a much lower price due to simple self-securing techniques and higher utilization. Nevertheless, a climbing forest remains a very supervision-intensive leisure activity and cannot be compared with a visit to a swimming pool. Moreover, no savings were made at the expense of safety in the construction of the facility and the equipment for the participants. Please take into account that from the beginning of November until the end of March, no income is generated and our meanwhile large team of permanent employees must also be paid in winter. In the time since 2015, we have only increased our prices by €1. Despite constant expansion of our park, conversion to the most modern safety systems, fair payment of our employees, and much more. We have had to increase our prices slightly in recent seasons. At the same time, we are also increasing our discounts for families, schoolchildren, students and trainees so that as many people as possible can continue to afford to visit us. We also maintain many partnerships, provide social institutions with numerous free vouchers and continue to offer very favorable school class rates. Why is the Waldkletterpark Bad Neuenahr-Ahrweiler so special? Our forest climbing park offers numerous highlights that will make your experience with us truly unique:

• The longest and most exciting mega cable car in the Rhineland across the valley of the Paradieswiese. 450 meters in total length and a height of up to 35 meters.
• More than 100 climbing elements between the trees at a height of up to 15 metres, 8 ropeways with a length of up to 100 metres, climbing highlights such as the Tarzan jump from a height of 9 metres into a net 10 metres away, the Banana Jump and much more.
• Children’s course, panorama course, partner course, Xtreme course, and much more.
• The most beautiful and natural location in the greater Cologne/Bonn area, real nature experience on about 7 hectares of forest!
• A “paradise meadow” in the climbing park with playground, barbecue facilities etc.
• One of the highest safety standards for forest climbing parks in the whole of Germany.
• A free parking lot directly at the climbing park – only 100 meters to the registration.

How long does a climbing session take? That depends on which courses they climb and how full the facility is. In the children’s course (from 105 cm/age recommendation: min. 4 years) you climb 1 hour plus Strap in and briefing. On the adventure course(from 140 cm tall and 11 years old) you have 3 hours, including instruction, at your disposal. After this period you must then return your climbing harness. If slower climbers or a possible rescue should cause a backlog, you can of course finish your climb. The climbing times are timed so that even slower or more timid climbers can complete the children’s course or the adventure course in the allotted time. Do I have to have climbing experience? No, not at all. Our forest climbing parks are aimed at all children, adults and senior citizens with a normal physical condition – you don’t have to be a climber or athlete with us. The focus is on fun, excitement and light sporting activity in the great outdoors. What if I’m afraid of heights? Our forest climbing parks are often visited by people with a fear of heights who want to explore and overcome their own limits. After the instruction you can choose the courses freely and increase slowly. After a short time, many notice how well and safely they can get through the trees and then venture on to the next course. However, if you realize at the beginning that climbing is too much for you, you will get your entrance fee back. Isn’t climbing dangerous? A visit to a climbing park, like any sporting leisure activity, is always associated with a residual risk. However, our forest climbing parks set nationwide standards in terms of safety – since 2011, we have been using a new type of safety system that makes it virtually impossible to unclip while climbing. Our plant meets the highest safety requirements according to DIN EN 15567. You will also be looked after by a team of climbing experts and sports scientists, of whose excellent training we are particularly proud. That’s why a visit to our forest climbing parks is no riskier than a bike ride. Who is not allowed to climb?

• Children under 105 cm tall.
• People weighing more than 130 kilos.
• People under the influence of alcohol (drinking alcohol before climbing is strictly forbidden!) or drugs.
• Persons who do not follow the instructions of our staff (these persons can be expelled from the climbing park even during climbing and are not entitled to a refund of the entrance fee).
• People with physical or mental disabilities. However, we do offer them a supervised climbing opportunity in the children’s course with continuous belaying. Please enquire with our central booking hotline.

In principle, we reserve the right not to allow people to climb in our forest climbing parks if we consider this to be a safety risk for the person themselves or other climbing guests. Can children also climb? Yes, children as young as 105 cm tall can use the children’s area with over 20 climbing elements and ropeways. From a height of 140 cm and 11 years, children can climb through the entire adventure area. Children under 6 years of age must be accompanied by an adult when climbing. One adult can take care of 2 kids. Children’s course: Children under the age of 6 must be accompanied by an adult when climbing.
One adult can look after 10 children (special rules for school classes. From the age of 6, an escort from the ground is sufficient). Children can be accompanied from the ground on the adventure course. From the age of 14, teenagers are allowed to climb completely free and visit our park on their own. All admission and accompanying rules can be found here:www.wald-abenteuer.de/einlassbedingungenWie Can I pay? You can pay on site in cash or by card. If you would like to pay by invoice, please send us your full billing address in advance by e-mail to info@wald-abenteuer.de. Does every companion have to pay? No, unlike in traditional amusement parks, only the person who is climbing pays. Accompanying persons can accompany the climbers from the ground free of charge, take photos etc. Accompanying school classes (max. 1 per 10 pupils) and disabled climbers do not pay admission (please note: if you have a disability, you must contact us in advance). Do I have to book in advance? It is essential that you pre-book your admission places. You can make a reservation at any time, free of charge and without obligation: simply click here, only available places on opening days will be displayed. You will receive a booking confirmation by email immediately. Payment is made on the spot. You are also welcome to use our booking hotline (0221 98 25 6000). When do I need the registration forms? Before climbing, all climbers must complete a participation form and thereby declare their agreement with the climbing park’s terms and conditions. To save time, you can download the registration forms and forward them to all participants in advance to read and complete. You can of course also fill in the registration forms on site. School classes and clubs can fill out their own registration form and bring a list of names. This saves you having to fill out an individual form for each participant. Why do I have to be there 20 minutes before my briefing time? Your booked briefing time will be forfeited or passed on to other visitors if you are not completely ready for the start of the briefing. Bear in mind that there may be a small queue at the cash desk, you may have to fill in the registration forms, pay, take off jewelry, lock/stow things and possibly go to the toilet. Do you offer discounts? We offer discounts on our standard rates for groups of 15 or more, families, students, schoolchildren and trainees. Some of the discounts only apply during the week. For exact prices, please refer to our online quote. Every year around Christmas you can also get our vouchers for 20 % less in the voucher store. How to book for clubs, companies or school classes? We offer special programs for these groups. Please have a look at the categories on the homepage and send us a request by e-mail. School classes pay significantly less than the normal price, you can find the current prices here. Is it possible to celebrate a birthday on site? Of course, our climbing forests offer an ideal environment for a birthday party. We additionally offer special birthday programs. Simply find out more here or contact us. How can I get food on site? You can either bring your own food or use the restaurant at Landal Park. Can I come with a dog? Of course! Accompanying persons who do not climb can lead the dog on a leash through the entire forest climbing park. There are always “playmates” to romp around with on our premises. What if the weather is bad? Our guests are not even impressed by a rain shower. Rain or a light wind will not affect your climbing fun in any way. Just adjust your clothing to the weather conditions. In case of thunderstorms or storms we have to close the facility for safety reasons. If you are unable to continue climbing due to weather conditions, you will be refunded your entrance fee or vouchers for another day, depending on the situation. Our employees on site decide in your favor depending on the situation. Do I need to bring anything? No, only appropriate “outdoor clothing” is required, you will receive all the climbing equipment from us. Sturdy shoes (sneakers with a treaded sole are particularly recommended), clothes in which you can move and which can get dirty, and a rain jacket in case of rain are useful. Do I need gloves? In theory, you do not need gloves. You do not have to hold on to steel cables or brake on cable cars. Of course, if you want, you can still bring some with you. You can also buy some on site for € 3.00. Do I have to wear a helmet? Helmets are not compulsory here. Own helmets or bicycle helmets are also not allowed. The subject of mandatory helmets is (unfortunately) often misunderstood. Here, there is a trade-off between (1) without a helmet: risk of minor bruising to the forehead and head, and (2) with a helmet: risk of strangulation (hanging from the helmet buckle). Unfortunately, cases are known, including with fatal consequences. That is why, after careful consideration, our safety concept does not include helmets. We are far from being the only climbing park that follows this principle, which is in line with the leading doctrine in safety circles. Unlike sport climbing, where helmets are essential to protect against falling rocks, there is no comparable danger in the forest. Can I wear my glasses? Absolutely, you are welcome to climb with goggles before you can’t see the wood for the trees. Can I climb with an action camera? Yes, but not attached to a helmet but with a head or chest strap. Normal cameras can also be taken on the course if they are secured to the body in such a way that they cannot fall off. Can I bring my own belt? No, they are only allowed to climb with our harnesses, as these are regularly checked and we use special safety systems. Are there lockers on site? No, but we have free fanny packs ready for you. You are welcome to stow your valuables there and carry them with you while climbing. It is best to leave the rest of your belongings in the car. Are there cancellation fees? On regular opening days, there are no fees for no-shows (exception: for groups of 15 or more people, the cancellation fees listed below apply).
For special openings (i.e. appointments on days marked in yellow in our opening calendar ), the following cancellation conditions apply: up to 48 hours before the appointment can be canceled free of charge; for cancellations between 24 and 48 hours before the appointment, a cancellation fee of 50% is due; for cancellations less than 24 hours before the appointment, a fee of 100% is due. This also applies if the number of participants deviates downwards by 15% or more. How does the entrance fee come about? In conventional high ropes courses, an individual guest pays between €30 and €50 for a three-hour program. A climbing forest like ours, on the other hand, can offer a much lower price due to simple self-securing techniques and higher utilization. Nevertheless, a climbing forest remains a very supervision-intensive leisure activity and cannot be compared with a visit to a swimming pool. Moreover, no savings were made at the expense of safety in the construction of the facility and the equipment for the participants. Please take into account that from the beginning of November until the end of March, no income is generated and our meanwhile large team of permanent employees must also be paid in winter. In recent seasons, we have had to increase our prices slightly. At the same time, we are also increasing our discounts for families, schoolchildren, students and trainees so that as many people as possible can continue to afford to visit us. We also maintain many partnerships, provide social institutions with numerous free vouchers and continue to offer very favorable school class rates. Why is the Forest Climbing Park Leiwen on the Moselle so special? Our forest climbing park offers numerous highlights that will make your experience with us truly unique:

• More than 40 climbing elements between the trees at heights of up to 13 metres, 6 ropeways up to 100 metres long, climbing highlights such as the giant Tarzan jump and much more.
• Climbing in the trees rather than on man-made logs.
• Directly in Landal Park Sonnenberg with further attractions and accommodation – the perfect weekend holiday.
• One of the highest safety standards for forest climbing parks in the whole of Germany.
• A free parking lot directly at the climbing park – only a few meters to the registration.