Kletterverbände
Kletterverbände are organizations dedicated to promoting and regulating climbing activities. These associations typically represent various disciplines within climbing, including sport climbing, bouldering, mountaineering, and ice climbing. Their primary goals often include developing climbing infrastructure, organizing competitions, and ensuring the safety of climbers through education and standardized practices.
Many Kletterverbände are involved in advocacy, working with local authorities and landowners to secure access to
At a national level, Kletterverbände often act as governing bodies, affiliating with international federations such as