By canton
- Canton of Bern 106
- Canton of Ticino 93
- Canton of Valais/Wallis 78
- Canton of Vaud 43
- Canton of St. Gallen 37
- Canton of Uri 34
- Canton of Basel-Landschaft 22
- Canton of Solothurn 21
- Canton of Grisons 17
- Canton of Glarus 14
- Canton of Obwalden 7
- Canton of Schwyz 5
- Canton of Jura 4
- Canton of Neuchâtel 3
- Canton of Appenzell Innerrhoden 2
- Canton of Nidwalden 2
- Canton of Aargau 1
Best-equipped towns
- Chironico 31
- Orvin 25
- Airolo 19
- Duggingen 17
- Péry 16
- Brione 15
- Plans-Mayens 11
- Gadmen 11
- Göschenen 10
- Hospental 9
- Saint-Triphon 8
- Realp 8
- Yvorne 8
- Sundlauenen 8
- Trübbach 7
- Lavorgo 7
- Wilderswil 7
- Murg 7
- Dorénaz 6
- Näfels 6
- Amden 6
- Engelberg 5
- Naters 5
- Corbeyrier 5
- Le Sépey 4
- Aigle 4
- Geimen 4
- Saint-Cergue 4
- Beatenberg 4
- Contra 4
Good to know
- Wear a helmet, at the foot of the crag as well as on the route: rockfall is the main hazard outdoors.
- Before every climb, do a buddy check: tie-in knot, harness, belay device and locked karabiner.
- Buy the crag's guidebook: sales often pay for route upkeep and bolting.
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FAQ
How many climbing crags are there in Switzerland?
Oukonjou lists 489 free-access ones, in 172 towns.
Where are the most climbing crags in Switzerland?
The best-equipped towns are Chironico (31), Orvin (25) and Airolo (19).
How do I find the nearest climbing crag?
Open the map, pick “Climbing crags” and tap “Near me”: the list sorts by distance. Your position stays in your browser.
Do I need to book or pay?
No. The climbing crags listed here are reported as free access: free of charge and no booking, within the rules posted on site (hours, age, sharing).
Data updated on November 6, 2026