Both rock pinnacles are a popular destination, especially for climbers because they are lit by the sun until late in the evening and are easy to get to.
The climbing grade of the Small Barmstein is II to III, the Great Barmstein is significantly harder.
In addition to the two large pinnacles there are also the Katzenbarmsteine, on the southern arête of the Small Barmstein.
Here there is also a boulder park.
The Barmsteine may also be easily climbed using rock steps with railings and several places that are secured by cables.
On the Small Barmstein this ascent is on the south side.
It should not be attempted by anyone suffering from vertigo.
For walkers, the ruins of Thürndl Castle, just a little to the east, are also worth visiting.

In January 2008 the southern face of the Small Barmstein was put out of bounds to climbers by the owner, who built a fence here after numerous infringements of the climbing rules.
Both rock pinnacles are a popular destination, especially for climbers because they are lit by the sun until late in the evening and are easy to get to. The climbing grade of the Small Barmstein is II to III, the Great Barmstein is significantly harder. In addition to the two large pinnacles there are also the Katzenbarmsteine, on the southern arête of the Small Barmstein. Here there is also a boulder park. The Barmsteine may also be easily climbed using rock steps with railings and several places that are secured by cables. On the Small Barmstein this ascent is on the south side. It should not be attempted by anyone suffering from vertigo. For walkers, the ruins of Thürndl Castle, just a little to the east, are also worth visiting.
In January 2008 the southern face of the Small Barmstein was put out of bounds to climbers by the owner, who built a fence here after numerous infringements of the climbing rules.
Barmsteine