Koala climbing forest

Koala: A climbing park for everyone!

Thuringia’s largest climbing forest, Koala, offers a variety of climbing routes, from very easy for the little ones to thrills at great heights for the bravest! The Koala climbing park was built on a former Russian military site and offers 200 obstacles on 12 courses with different levels of difficulty. The obstacles range in height from a child-friendly 0.5 m to a real challenge of 14 m.

The mini-course with low obstacles is designed so that it can be used without safety equipment. In addition to the obstacles, it offers the smallest climbers a swing and a ropeway. At the other end of the difficulty scale, the black course has everything a climber’s heart desires. You have to work your way up to a height of 14 m and can enjoy a 120 m long zip line through the treetops.

In the teambuilding area, schools, companies, and clubs can put their team spirit to the test. Advance bookings for groups of 10 or more people can be made at the e-mail address given. After a thorough safety briefing, you can explore the climbing forest at your own pace. Since 2024, the latest version of the CLiC-iT® Adventure C25 safety system has been in use. It offers you maximum safety and plenty of comfort while climbing. The 2 communicating carabiners operate smoothly and are designed to prevent both carabiners from being opened at the same time.

The snack bar located at the entrance offers a selection of hot and cold food as well as drinks. There is an indoor dining area and a sun terrace. You are also welcome to bring your own food and eat it in the picnic area.

Please note that only cash payment is possible at the cash desk. Dogs must be kept on a leash on the entire premises.

2026 Opening Hours – Koala Climbing Forest

• The start of the 2026 season is planned for 2026-03-28.
• Peak season is from 2026-06-20 to 2026-08-30 – we are open daily from 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM.
• In the low season, it is open Thursdays to Sundays as well as on public holidays and bridge days.
• During the school holidays in Thuringia in the low season, we are also open daily.
• The 2025 season is scheduled to end on November 2.

Last entry to the climbing forest is no later than two hours before the park closes!

If you need more choice, there is also a blog post with information on all 144 climbing forests in Germany.

Directions to the Koala climbing park

To get to the Koala climbing forest, take the A9 motorway and take the Lederhose exit. There is plenty of parking available directly at the climbing forest.

Facts about the Koala climbing forest