Unisport
Peak 17

 

PEAK 17

Climbing tower at RPTU
Note

Due to the weather conditions, the toilets are closed
You can use the toilets in building 28 (Unisport). To re-enter the climbing area, get a one-time QR code at the Service Center in building 28.

Autobelays during the winter break
The autobelays were taken down and sent in for the annual safety check. They will be ready for you again at the beginning of spring.

Welcome to the heart of the vertical!

We are delighted to welcome you to the official website of the Peak 17 climbing tower. With its 17 meters, the tower is enthroned in the middle of the Palatinate Sports Center on the sports grounds of the RPTU in Kaiserslautern.

Peak 17 is a cooperation project between the DAV Landesverband Rheinland-Pfalz, the University of Kaiserslautern-Landau and the Heinrich-Heine-Gymnasium Kaiserslautern. The climbing tower offers a variety of routes and walls for all levels of amateur and competitive sport. From the 3rd to the 11th UIAA level of difficulty, we have a wide range of climbing routes ready for you. We offer various climbing routes on a climbing area of approx. 650m² with 28 deflection points.

Route selection

 

Need a topo?

 

Would you like to know what Peak 17 has to offer?

No problem, we have an overview of all available routes for you!

 

To the routes

Making of

 

How was the tower built?

 

To the Making of Peak 17

Video: Peak 17

Events 2025

Here you will find a first overview of the competitions and events planned for 2025!

To the event overview

Please note that there may be closures around certain events.

Arrival

Public transportation

If you are traveling by public transport, you can use the bus stop "Universität Sporthalle". From here you can reach Peak 17 in 5 minutes on foot.

By car

If you arrive by car, it is best to park in Paul-Ehrlich-Straße in the parking lots in front of buildings 22-24. From here you can reach Peak 17 in 2 minutes on foot.

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