What happens if you get scared or want to quit in the climbing forest?

28 January 2026

An important question for many visitors: what if you get stuck in the climbing forest? Or what if you get too scared to continue climbing? It's good to know that you are never alone and there are always safe solutions. Here you can read all about fear in the climbing forest, stopping climbing and how instructors help you.

Can you stop in the climbing forest in between?

Can you get out of a climbing forest course? This works differently than you might think:

Routes have fixed route

• Each course has a fixed starting point
• And a vast endpoint
• You follow a predetermined route
• Just getting out in between is not possible

This means that stopping halfway through the climbing forest is not as simple as stepping down. But fortunately, there are solutions!

You are never alone

The most important thing to know: help in climbing forest is always available.

Professional supervision

Instructors
✓ Maintain constant surveillance of all routes
✓ Seeing when someone is struggling
✓ Have been trained to help
✓ Understanding fear and uncertainty

Communication possible

✓ Call for help if you get stuck
✓ Instructor comes to you (on ground)
✓ Talking and guiding from below
✓ Gives peace of mind and confidence

Scared in climbing forest? You don't have to solve it alone, there is always someone to help you.

Frequently asked questions about anxiety and quitting

Conclusion: quitting safely is always possible

What if you get scared in the climbing forest? You are never alone. Instructors calmly coach you through the obstacle first. Fail? Then they perform a safe intervention with professional aids. Stopping in the climbing forest is possible, safe and no shame. Often, even after an exciting moment, you go home with pride and greater self-confidence. Fear is part of it, but with the right guidance, every situation is taken seriously and resolved safely.