Schöner Mann

Schöner Mann is a mountain in the Bregenz Forest region rising to about 1,530 meters and composed of limestone with numerous vertical rock faces. These faces are divided into separate climbing sectors that provide space for dozens of different routes.

The rock faces were systematically developed for climbing from the 1980s onward, with early routes such as Ghostbuster established in sectors like Ghostkitchen. Development continued and established the mountain as a recognized climbing destination in the region.

The mountain is known among climbers and regularly visited, with various routes such as Penthouse Süd and Frauenzimmer offering different levels of difficulty. The rock faces show clear traces of this intensive use by the local climbing community.

Access begins at the church in Ebnit, where parking is available and a gravel path leads toward Emser Hütte. From there, the various climbing sectors are reached, and sturdy footwear and proper equipment are needed.

Despite its importance to climbers, this mountain remained absent from many guidebooks for a long time and stayed a local secret among visitors. While better known now, it still receives far fewer crowds than other popular climbing areas in the Alps.