New bouldering hall Minimum Leutsch opens on November 5th

After six months of construction, the time has come: In Zurich Oerlikon, the city’s second minimum bouldering hall will open on November 5, 2022. 600 boulders await all climbing enthusiasts on an area of ​​114 square meters. Admission is free on the opening day.

Bouldering fans in the city of Zurich can be happy: in a central location - just 10 minutes from Oerlikon train station - the opens on Saturday minimum german. The bouldering hall offers 600 boulders of all levels of difficulty and a separate training area on an area of ​​114 square meters. And of course there are also culinary delicacies in a comfortably furnished bistro in the new Minimum hall.

Minimum Leutsch: This is what the bouldering area looks like


Grand opening day on November 5, 2022

  • Free entry to the new hall
  • From 12.00 p.m. until late
  • fresh, crazy boulders
  • Food, drinks & music

maintain identity

The makers of Minimum AG have also remained true to their roots at the new location in Zurich Oerlikon: In the light-flooded hall, clear lines on uncoated wooden walls await the guests. The Minimum team designed the free-standing blocks and high walls themselves.

In order to offer the climbers the best possible protection, the Minimum Leutsch relies on a mat system from Flashed. But there are always handles on the walls for climbing down. The new bouldering hall is very spacious with lots of space around the walls and boulders.

Separate training area & inviting bistro

The Minimum Leutsch has a separate training area with a variable fretboard system, a barbell station and a spacious area for yoga/stretching. Before, after or of course between the training session, the bistro invites you to linger with selected snacks and drinks.

Comfortable climatic conditions

If it was too cold in the Minimum on the Flüelastrasse in winter, the new Minimum Leutsch will be particularly good. Since the hall is located in a well-insulated new building, the temperatures will not only be pleasant in the cold season, but will not go through the roof in summer either.

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