In 2023, a total of 218 accidents involving rescue services were recorded in climbing gyms in Germany. Most of these accidents occurred whilst bouldering, while the rescue service was called in 52 cases involving rope climbing.
Number of accidents in climbing gyms in Germany from 2020 to 2023, by discipline
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