Europe Guide

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1. Europe 794,398 routes in Region

32 13 18 41 36 12 11 23 10 44 25 4 19 31 33 5 26 9 21 38 43 3 17 24 29 42 39 14 35 8 37 6 7 30 22 2 27 20 1 16 34 28 40 15

1 Albania 2 Andorra 3 Austria 4 Belarus 5 Belgium 6 Bosnia and Herzegovina 7 Bulgaria 8 Croatia 9 Czechia 10 Denmark 11 Estonia 12 Faroe Islands 13 Finland 14 France 15 Germany 16 Greece 17 Hungary 18 Iceland 19 Ireland 20 Italy 21 Jersey 22 Kosovo 23 Latvia 24 Liechtenstein 25 Lithuania 26 Luxembourg 27 North Macedonia 28 Repubblika ta’ Malta 29 Moldova 30 Montenegro 31 Netherlands 32 Norway 33 Poland 34 Portugal 35 Romania 36 Russia 37 Serbia 38 Slovakia 39 Slovenia 40 Spain 41 Sweden 42 Switzerland 43 Ukraine 44 United Kingdom

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Sport climbing, Trad climbing and other styles

Lat / Long: 41.479899, 71.925640

1.1. Albania 262 routes in Region

1 2 3

1 North Albania 2 Central Albania 3 South Albania

Summary:

Mostly Sport climbing

Lat / Long: 41.114593, 20.210315

summary

Beautiful landscapes with infinite climbing potential that has yet to be explored.

description

The community in Albania is small and enthusiastic and tries to promote and finance their activities by organising an annual climbing festival in October. They maintain a website with general infos about sport climbing in the country at climbingalbania.com. At the time there is no guide book available, but they are in course of developing new crags and adding topos to 27crags, which helps in their financing.

Further information on Albanian rock climbing is available in an essay by John Ely from 2002 „Rock Climbing and Mountaineering in Albania: Photo Essay and Guide“.

access issues

Please contact Climbing Albania before bolting any new routes.

history

Sport climbing is a relatively young sport in Albania, kick started only around 2010 by the German Geoquest expedition, which involved local climbers to establish a bigwall route on Maja e Harapit in the North, as well as a centrally located crag at the Bovilla reservoir near Tirana.

1.1.1. North Albania 3 routes in Region

Summary:

All Trad climbing

Lat / Long: 42.115218, 19.924747

1.1.2. Central Albania 135 routes in Area

Summary:

All Sport climbing

Lat / Long: 41.260106, 20.013468

1.1.3. South Albania 124 routes in Region

Summary:

All Sport climbing

Lat / Long: 40.390865, 20.219999

1.2. Andorra 550 routes in Region

14 13 15 30 31 29 12 28 10 11 27 26 23 22 9 24 32 21 35 34 19 18 17 16 20 33 7 6 25 8 5 4 3 2 1

1 Sector Juberri 2 Sant Martí de Nagol 3 La Margineda 4 Riu d'Enclar 5 Solà d’Enclar 6 Pilar Mingo 7 Piràmide 8 Llastra de l’Obac 9 Sant Antoni de la Grella 10 Erts 11 Roc dels Palinquerons 12 La Pastisseria 13 Encodina 14 Creusans 15 Arcalís 16 La Birreria 17 Roc de la Guilla 18 Agulles d’Engolasters 19 Fissuròmetre 20 Boulder de Coll Jovell 21 El Carcamanyà 22 Prohibit 23 L'Oral Superior PASSIÓ VERTICAL 24 l'Oral 25 Vall de les Agols 26 Clots Fondos 27 Meritxell 28 Riu Urina 29 Mur Cascada de Les Moles 30 Roc dels Coms 31 Juclar 32 Escola, Caos i Totem 33 Pic de Ríbuls 34 Pic de l'Esquella 35 Pic Negre d'Envalira

Summary:

Mostly Sport climbing

Lat / Long: 42.544353, 1.600571

1.2.1. Sector Juberri 14 routes in Crag

Summary:

All Sport climbing

Lat / Long: 42.440947, 1.494993

1.2.2. Sant Martí de Nagol 2 routes in Crag

Summary:

Sport climbing and Trad climbing

Lat / Long: 42.474808, 1.493166

approach

Aparcar a la zona blava de la carretera nacional i pujar per l'esquerra de les barreres de contenció. Seguir la tertera dins del bosc fins a la paret.

1.2.3. La Margineda 3 routes in Crag

Summary:

Sport climbing and Trad climbing

Lat / Long: 42.484359, 1.487101

1.2.4. Riu d'Enclar 21 routes in Crag

Summary:

All Sport climbing

Lat / Long: 42.495462, 1.492460

description

Ideal for very hot days. You can get wet in the river.

approach

https://ca.wikiloc.com/rutes-escalada/sector-riu-denclar-81896152

1.2.5. Solà d’Enclar 76 routes in Crag

Summary:

Mostly Sport climbing

Lat / Long: 42.501584, 1.503035

description

http://visitandorra.com/fr/nature/zone-d-escalade-sola-d-enclar/

1.2.6. Pilar Mingo 1 route in Crag

Summary:

All Sport climbing

Lat / Long: 42.503392, 1.506475

access issues

https://ca.wikiloc.com/rutes-escalada/aproximacio-a-vies-bob-capritxosa-via-crucis-i-mingo-170254607

approach

S'hi pot accedir de 2 maneres:

1.Aparcar al cementiri de Santa Coloma i seguir el camí que porta a les vies d'escalada del Solà d'Enclar. Continuar fins passar el sector Santa Coloma fins arribar a una zona on el camí és força vertical i trencadís. Girar a esquerra sortint del camí just abans de trobar una cadena fixada a la roca. Seguir el camí no gaire marcat que puja per la vall. *Caminar 50 metres. Hi han algunes marques vermelles que indiquen el camí. La paret del pilar Mingo és a la dreta. La primera reunió és veu des del camí de pujada. La via amb les seves variants són una mica més a baix.

2.Caminar fins al final del camí del Rec del Solà. Seguir caminant pel camí que porta a les vies d'escalada del Solà d'Enclar. Un cop passada una cadena fixada a una gran roca (aquesta cadena és l'última) girar a la dreta i pujar pel camí trencadís. Llavors seguir les mateixes indicacions que les de l'altra aproximació a partit de *.

1.2.7. Piràmide 39 routes in Crag

Summary:

Mostly Sport climbing

Lat / Long: 42.505363, 1.504916

approach

https://ca.wikiloc.com/rutes-escalada/sector-piramide-abaix-83844599

1.2.8. Llastra de l’Obac 3 routes in Crag

Summary:

All Sport climbing

Lat / Long: 42.502450, 1.522706

1.2.9. Sant Antoni de la Grella 22 routes in Crag

Summary:

Mostly Sport climbing

Lat / Long: 42.528052, 1.520605

1.2.10. Erts 82 routes in Crag

Summary:

Mostly Sport climbing

Lat / Long: 42.557804, 1.494673

1.2.11. Roc dels Palinquerons 0 routes in Crag

description

Quatre o cinc vies per a nens

1.2.12. La Pastisseria 17 routes in Crag

Summary:

All Sport climbing

Lat / Long: 42.564016, 1.531286

approach

https://ca.wikiloc.com/rutes-escalada/sector-la-pastisseria-106867190

1.2.13. Encodina 13 routes in Crag

Summary:

All Sport climbing

Lat / Long: 42.624643, 1.523481

description

La zona d’escalada del sector d’Encodina es troba a uns 2,5 km abans de l’estació d’Ordino Arcalís, des d’Andorra la Vella.

Compta amb 13 vies d’escalada i la seva dificultat és de 4+ a 6c+ (mitjana-alta). És una zona d’escalada d’alta muntanya (1.850 metres d’altitud), de roca de calcoesquist amb una mica de liquen. Està orientada al nord-oest i el tipus d’escalada és de placa i dues grans fissures. A causa de la seva exposició i alçada, es recomana fer-hi escalada en època primaveral i estival.

Hi un cartell al peu de cada via amb el seu grau.

approach

https://ca.wikiloc.com/rutes-escalada/sector-encodina-82310218

1.2.14. Creusans 4 routes in Crag

Summary:

All Sport climbing

Lat / Long: 42.633440, 1.477276

1.2.15. Arcalís 2 routes in Crag

Summary:

All Alpine climbing

Lat / Long: 42.623661, 1.485928

1.2.16. La Birreria 10 routes in Crag

Summary:

All Sport climbing

Lat / Long: 42.512448, 1.552314

approach

https://ca.wikiloc.com/rutes-escalada/sector-la-birreria-141507487

1.2.17. Roc de la Guilla 33 routes in Crag

Summary:

All Sport climbing

Lat / Long: 42.514297, 1.559030

approach

https://ca.wikiloc.com/rutes-escalada/sector-roc-de-la-guilla-83822557

1.2.18. Agulles d’Engolasters 17 routes in Crag

Summary:

All Sport climbing

Lat / Long: 42.515911, 1.573308

description

Ambient de muntanya amb magnífica vista de la vall d'Andorra. Totes les vies estan reequipades amb parabolt M10 per la FAM, l'agost de 1998.

approach

https://ca.wikiloc.com/rutes-escalada/sector-agulles-dengolasters-80385879

1.2.19. Fissuròmetre 9 routes in Crag

Summary:

All Sport climbing

Lat / Long: 42.517828, 1.578849

1.2.20. Boulder de Coll Jovell 41 routes in Crag

Summary:

All Sport climbing

Lat / Long: 42.510377, 1.569162

1.2.21. El Carcamanyà 9 routes in Crag

Summary:

All Sport climbing

Lat / Long: 42.523527, 1.563244

1.2.22. Prohibit 30 routes in Crag

Summary:

All Sport climbing

Lat / Long: 42.527931, 1.564317

approach

https://ca.wikiloc.com/rutes-escalada/sector-prohibit-85063712

1.2.23. L'Oral Superior PASSIÓ VERTICAL 4 routes in Crag

Summary:

All Sport climbing

Lat / Long: 42.528159, 1.566593

approach

10 minutos

1.2.24. l'Oral 13 routes in Crag

Summary:

All Sport climbing

Lat / Long: 42.527991, 1.567211

1.2.25. Vall de les Agols 2 routes in Crag

Summary:

All Alpine climbing

Lat / Long: 42.502541, 1.602785

1.2.26. Clots Fondos 7 routes in Crag

Summary:

All Sport climbing

Lat / Long: 42.554870, 1.622917

description

Vies equipades amb parabolts. Totes amb reunió de cadena + anella.

-Zona molt tranquil•la i salvatge -Bon peu de via -Ideal per al mesos d'estiu -Orientació N-NE -Alt. 2.250 mts

approach

https://es.wikiloc.com/rutas-escalada/clots-fondos-zona-escalada-108809602

1.2.27. Meritxell 4 routes in Crag

Summary:

All Sport climbing

Lat / Long: 42.555423, 1.585747

approach

https://ca.wikiloc.com/rutes-escalada/sector-meritxel-106865467

1.2.28. Riu Urina 12 routes in Crag

Summary:

All Sport climbing

Lat / Long: 42.559263, 1.583917

description

Es troba a 1.150 metres d’altura amb orientació sud-est. Les vies estan equipades amb químics.

access issues

Warning: next to the waterfall it is easy for stones and rocks to fall!

approach

https://ca.wikiloc.com/rutes-escalada/sector-cascada-del-riu-urina-82314388

1.2.29. Mur Cascada de Les Moles 4 routes in Crag

Summary:

All Sport climbing

Lat / Long: 42.572227, 1.615354

summary

Canillo, 30 November 2020.- The Comú de Canillo has reopened to the public the climbing wall of the Cascada de Moles, after a repair that has lasted approximately two months.

description

The climbing wall of The Cascada de Moles is open to all audiences every day of the week except when the weather conditions do not allow it.

history

The facility was built in 1992

1.2.30. Roc dels Coms 18 routes in Crag

Summary:

All Sport climbing

Lat / Long: 42.622356, 1.637263

description

Sector d'alta muntanya

approach

30 minuts fins al refugi dels Coms de Jan i 30 minuts més fins a peu de vies

1.2.31. Juclar 15 routes in Crag

Summary:

All Sport climbing

Lat / Long: 42.607602, 1.722635

1.2.32. Escola, Caos i Totem 11 routes in Crag

Summary:

All Sport climbing

Lat / Long: 42.524421, 1.735887

summary

Sector a 2300m d'altura. Ideal per a dies calorosos. Algunes vies tenen molt de liquen.

approach

https://ca.wikiloc.com/rutes-escalada/sectors-escola-i-caos-i-agulla-totem-144450247

1.2.33. Pic de Ríbuls 4 routes in Crag

Summary:

All Alpine climbing

Lat / Long: 42.509891, 1.674486

1.2.34. Pic de l'Esquella 7 routes in Crag

Summary:

All Alpine climbing

Lat / Long: 42.519411, 1.744037

1.2.35. Pic Negre d'Envalira 1 route in Area

Summary:

All Trad climbing

Lat / Long: 42.519642, 1.725090

summary

Pic Negre d'Envalira

description

Sector con algunas vías clásicas para subir el Pic Negre d'Envalira

access issues

En invierno es una estación de esquí

approach

Se accede por una pista que sale justo donde hay las taquillas de la estación de esquí. Siguiendo las pilonas del telesilla, veremos rápidamente un canchal que nos lleva a pie de via. Se ven las chapas.

1.3. Austria 33,376 routes in Region

2 4 1 3

1 West 2 Mitte-Nord 3 Mitte-Süd 4 Ost

Summary:

Mostly Sport climbing

Lat / Long: 47.625839, 13.341824

summary

Endless crags in the Eastern alps and the foothills of the alps offer climbing for everyone in every season.

description

Crags and areas are listed and managed according to the Alpine Club classification of the Eastern Alps (see also: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alpine_Club_classification_of_the_Eastern_Alps).

A map of areas can also be found here: http://www.bergalbum.de/uebersichtskarte_ostalpen.htm

1.3.1. West 13,879 routes in Region

Summary:

Sport climbing, Bouldering and other styles

Lat / Long: 47.172015, 11.166882

summary

Western Austria represents the 2 provinces Tyrol and Vorarlberg, a very mountainous region with endless climbing possibilities and excellent infrastructure.

description

A substantial part of the Eastern Alps is located in Vorarlberg and Tyrol. From a climbers perspective it is probably hard to find an area with more variety and options on such a small area. World class bouldering areas can be found next to world class sport climbing areas, multi-pitch climbs line alpine peaks and cliffs and there is everything, from family friendly and easy climbing to lines at the top of the grade range.

With Innsbruck as its biggest town and climbing mecca Western Austria is a must visit for every climber.

Topos and climbing information for some areas in Tyrol can also be found here: at http://www.climbers-paradise.com

1.3.2. Mitte-Nord 5,192 routes in Region

Summary:

Mostly Sport climbing

Lat / Long: 48.034609, 13.707346

1.3.3. Mitte-Süd 2,847 routes in Region

Summary:

Mostly Sport climbing

Lat / Long: 46.832213, 13.782726

1.3.4. Ost 11,458 routes in Region

Summary:

Mostly Sport climbing

Lat / Long: 47.784049, 15.538761

description

A lot of climbing is happening in and around Vienna. Within a 2 hours radius you will find mostly limestone crags (some gneiss also can be found in the danube region of Wachau) offering everything from slabs to overhangs, short to long climbs, remote to busy crags, single to multi pitch and so on...

Main crags are Peilstein, Hohe Wand, Höllental and many many more...

Information Sources / Topo Guides:

• http://www.keltenkalk.at/ - Covering around 4000 climbs and boulders in the region around vienna this might be the main source of information

• http://www.amazon.de/Peilstein-Kletterf%C3%BChrer-Gesamtf%C3%BChrer-Klettergarten-Ost-%C3%96sterreichs/dp/3900533377 - Covering Peilstein Area

• http://www.thomasbehm.at/hohewand_topos_buch.htm - Covering the Hohe Wand Area with around 1000 routes

• http://www.thomasbehm.at/hoellenthal.htm - Covering the Höllental Area (Rax / Schneeberg) with around 2000 routes

• http://www.bergsteigen.com/ - Offering a lot of online topos for Austria in General

• http://alpboulder.com/index.php/alpen-en-bloc/157-alpen-en-bloc-2-deutsch - Including some major Boulderspots around Vienna

• http://www.flugmeter.info/ - Alpine and Multi pitch climbing in eastern Austria

• ... and many more (please add information and links)

If the weather is bad Vienna offers a lot of indoor climbing possibilities (just google for climbing gym vienna...) - currently around 10 major climbing gyms exist in and around the city.

1.4. Belarus 0 routes in Region

4 9 1

1 Minsk 4 RCTKUM 9 Plato

1.4.1. Minsk 0 routes in Crag

1.4.2. Скалодром "Вершина" 0 routes in Gym

description

https://vk.com/skalodrom_vershina

1.4.3. Скалодром 0 routes in Gym

description

https://vk.com/scwclab

1.4.4. RCTKUM 0 routes in Gym

summary

There are not too expensive accommodation. Webpage (Russian) it is easy to translate by any online tool http://rctkum.by/fullservice/Turbaza It can help you to rent a room for visiting Minsk.

description

This is the first indoor gym in Minsk. For a long time it was the only one place where national climbing championship took place. But now it is forgotten. By the way, for now it is the cheapest gym in Minsk. It has all facilities for indoor climbing. The heigh of walls is 5 meters. There are walls with different angles (from vertical to roofs). Unfortunately gym has lost attractiveness for most of local climbers. But for thuse who need a place for systematicaly treaning - it is still the one of the best variants.

There are some routes on Climbzilla https://web.climbzilla.tk/halls/178/routes https://web.climbzilla.tk/halls/1243/routes

approach

It is easy from National airport Minsk via taksi (about 25 Euros). The address is Minsk, Lukyanovich str., 18.

1.4.5. Skalodrom Trapeciya 0 routes in Gym

description

https://www.facebook.com/trapezia.minsk/

https://vk.com/trapeziarock

1.4.6. Vitebsk Climbing 0 routes in Gym

description

https://vk.com/club13158939

1.4.7. Byk 0 routes in Gym

description

https://vk.com/club12164582

1.4.8. Спортзал школы 23 0 routes in Gym

1.4.9. Plato 0 routes in Gym

description

300 square meters of bouldering wall, MoonBoard,comfortable warm-up area with all needed equipment, locker rooms with showers, comfortable resting area. Dog-friendly

https://plato.by/

approach

Адрес:

Минск, ул. Куйбышева 22 Вход через 6 корпус

1.5. Belgium 6,251 routes in Region

5 4 2 1 3

1 Wallonie picarde & Namur 2 Liège 3 Luxembourg 4 Brabant & Brussel 5 Vlaanderen

Summary:

Mostly Sport climbing

Lat / Long: 50.516063, 4.449482

access issues

Current closures/huidige sluitingen.

1.5.1. Wallonie picarde & Namur 3,186 routes in Region

Summary:

Mostly Sport climbing

Lat / Long: 50.298406, 4.119434

1.5.2. Liège 2,357 routes in Region

Summary:

Sport climbing, Bouldering and other styles

Lat / Long: 50.485413, 5.662153

history

La petite... grande histoire de l'escalade Liegoise

1.5.3. Luxembourg 608 routes in Region

Summary:

Sport climbing, Bouldering and other styles

Lat / Long: 49.979531, 5.477518

1.5.4. Brabant & Brussel 51 routes in Region

Summary:

Mostly Bouldering

Lat / Long: 50.789950, 4.540119

1.5.5. Vlaanderen 49 routes in Region

Summary:

Mostly Top roping

Lat / Long: 51.098980, 4.198856

1.6. Bosnia and Herzegovina 1,288 routes in Region

4 1 2 3

1 Rest of BH 2 Nahorevo 3 Blagaj 4 Pecka

Summary:

Mostly Sport climbing

Lat / Long: 43.846063, 17.677008

description

Climbing is slowly recovering in this country. Halted for about a decade by the war, a new generation of climbers has been opening crags and bolting routes.

This resulted in the publication of the magnificent guidebook (see Guidebook Section) which is not only a great guide to all crags in the country, but also a wonderful tourist guide.

access issues

Most Bosnia and Herzegovina pages are unavailable at this time but should be restored soon.

1.6.1. Rest of BH 1,057 routes in Area

Summary:

Mostly Sport climbing

Lat / Long: 44.057699, 17.567145

access issues

Bosnia and Herzegovina pages are unavailable at this time.

1.6.2. Nahorevo 53 routes in Crag

Summary:

Sport climbing, Bouldering and Rock climbing

Lat / Long: 43.906792, 18.420639

description

Cliff seen off across the valley from the road to Skakavac, after passing Muharemovic Restaurant. A tall limestone wall split by a very steep roof.

approach

From the village of Nahorevo (43.910174, 18.410058), turn right (downhill) on a little street across from the shop and cross a little bridge. Continue straight uphill, then take the second left, a hairpin turn, up a very steep paved hill. Continue up the dirt road through farms to the parking by a huge boulder and a stream (43.910395, 18.422288). Continue on foot across the stream, past a metal gate. Walk 10 minutes down the dirt road, then turn left uphill to the cliff.

1.6.3. Blagaj 114 routes in Area

Summary:

Mostly Sport climbing

Lat / Long: 43.253077, 17.918512

summary

Varied climbing area with over 200 routes developed by locals.

description

Varied climbing area with over 200 routes developed by locals.

To help support maintenance and access consider donating through the orange boxes near the Eco Center.

approach

Start from the Eco Center in Blagaj and follow signs.

1.6.4. Pecka 64 routes in Area

Summary:

All Sport climbing

Lat / Long: 44.326447, 16.892287

summary

A well developed area with pocket climbs.

description

A well developed area with pocket climbs and various other styles between.

Most of the crags are in the sun all day and exposed if it's windy.

The rock is overall good quality throughout the area.

access issues

Parking is on a farmer's land. Please respect the area and remove all trash and waste when you leave.

1.7. Bulgaria 5,323 routes in Region

9 1 14 6 3 16 4 15 2 13 12 10 8 7 5 11

1 Belogradtschik 2 Bozhenitsa 3 Karlukovo - Prohodna Cave 4 Lakatnik 5 Pirin 6 Pleven 7 Plovdiv 8 Rila 9 Ruse 10 Sliven 11 Smolyan 12 Sofia 13 Sredna Stara planina 14 Varna 15 Veliko Tarnovo 16 Vratsa

Summary:

Sport climbing, Trad climbing and other styles

Lat / Long: 42.762920, 25.421573

description

Bulgaria is a country in South East Europe, with an area of 111,000 sq km, which offers climbing areas of all types:

• bouldering,
• sport climbing
• traditional (up to 200 meter routes)
• ice climbing (only in winter)
• DWS.

Map of climbing areas (in Bulgarian) : http://www.climbingguidebg.com/cdb.php?smap=1 (also some topos)

Some area descriptions: http://climbing-in-bulgaria.blogspot.de/

1.7.1. Belogradtschik 1,107 routes in Crag

Summary:

Mostly Trad climbing

Lat / Long: 43.540993, 22.734479

1.7.2. Bozhenitsa 170 routes in Area

Summary:

Sport climbing and Bouldering

Lat / Long: 42.996181, 23.828105

1.7.3. Karlukovo - Prohodna Cave 98 routes in Crag

Summary:

Mostly Sport climbing

Lat / Long: 43.182818, 24.076106

summary

Big cave with two entrances, that has two big holes in it known as "God's eyes".

description

Big cave with many routes, bolting is safe but sparse, the cave goes up to 40m and there are a few climbs that go through the eyes. There is climbing for everyone from 4s to 9s. The cave is a fun playground, but could be intimidating if you are a beginner.

If you are coming here bring knee pads for the harder routes.

The cave seeps so wait a few days if you are to climb here after it has rained.

access issues

To ensure the safety of everyone, when climbing during the weekends, climbers are urged to avoid the sectors that are close to the path, namely: "Pop folk" (south entrance - left side), Nepobedim (middle part - right side), Kak shte gi stignem (middle part - left side), and El Choro (exit - right side). Instead use the sectors: Hip Hop (south entrance - right side), Black Metal (after the entrance - right side), Sever (exit - left side) - without the section with "Pchelichkata Maya", and Podarak (outside the cave).

approach

One of the easiest approaches ever, put the GPS coordinates and park at the south entrance of the crag.

(43.17479, 24.07461)

https://youtu.be/W_L5SaYFGzQ

where to stay

Camping at the entrance to the cave on the rolling green hills. There are a couple of shepards who move their animals through the area. They are nice and it is normal to offer them a gift or some Rakija (alcoholic spirits) and they will often give you some of their homemade cheese or milk. There is also a nearby alpine hut or you can stay in a guest house in Karlukovo.

Make sure to bring water and food with you at the crag. There are no toilets so clean up after yourselves.

ethic

Keep a low profile. Don't camp in the cave. Don't light fires in the cave, avoid climbing in the cave on weekends. No climbing between 6pm and 7am so you do not disturb the birds and local wild life. Do not bolt or draw on the rocks.

1.7.4. Lakatnik 511 routes in Area

Summary:

Mostly Sport climbing

Lat / Long: 43.087121, 23.385976

1.7.5. Pirin 70 routes in Region

Summary:

Trad climbing, Sport climbing and Alpine climbing

Lat / Long: 41.652488, 23.527132

1.7.6. Pleven 180 routes in Crag

Summary:

Sport climbing, Bouldering and Trad climbing

Lat / Long: 43.318137, 24.677353

1.7.7. Plovdiv 151 routes in Region

Summary:

Sport climbing and Trad climbing

Lat / Long: 42.076169, 24.793879

1.7.8. Rila 833 routes in Region

Summary:

Bouldering, Trad climbing and other styles

Lat / Long: 42.194797, 23.553754

1.7.9. Ruse 185 routes in Region

Summary:

Mostly Sport climbing

Lat / Long: 43.566788, 26.108447

1.7.10. Sliven 140 routes in Crag

Summary:

Trad climbing and Sport climbing

Lat / Long: 42.622760, 26.379972

1.7.11. Smolyan 45 routes in Area

Summary:

Sport climbing and Trad climbing

Lat / Long: 41.627517, 24.626095

1.7.12. Sofia 469 routes in Crag

Summary:

Sport climbing, Bouldering and other styles

Lat / Long: 42.711590, 23.115276

summary

The capital and largest city of Bulgaria. At least five indoor climbing spots within the city as well as rock climbing/ boulder spots at the outskirts of the city towards Vitosha Mountain.

where to stay

Plenty of hotels, hostels, as well as couch-surfing opportunities.

1.7.13. Sredna Stara planina 213 routes in Region

Summary:

Bouldering, Sport climbing and other styles

Lat / Long: 42.718009, 24.791970

1.7.14. Varna 196 routes in Crag

Summary:

Deep water soloing, Sport climbing and Trad climbing

Lat / Long: 43.329281, 27.552217

1.7.15. Veliko Tarnovo 353 routes in Crag

Summary:

Mostly Sport climbing

Lat / Long: 43.153870, 25.418364

1.7.16. Vratsa 602 routes in Area

Summary:

Sport climbing, Trad climbing and other styles

Lat / Long: 43.174243, 23.555491

description

The biggest climbing area in Bulgaria. Offers sport, trad and mixed routes up to 400 m.

access issues

http://www.climbingguidebg.com/cdb.php?f=placeinfo&idPlace=1&lang=en&lang=en

where to stay

Camp at the grassy areas on the right and left as you drive up through the gorge. Water is available at a spring on the left camp area.

1.8. Croatia 5,966 routes in Region

4 1 2 3

1 Istra 2 Kvarnerski zaljev i Lika 3 Dalmacija 4 Sjeverna Hrvatska

Summary:

Mostly Sport climbing

Lat / Long: 44.445535, 16.431620

1.8.1. Istra 1,376 routes in Region

Summary:

Mostly Sport climbing

Lat / Long: 45.126918, 13.840985

1.8.2. Kvarnerski zaljev i Lika 1,056 routes in Region

Summary:

Mostly Sport climbing

Lat / Long: 44.978359, 15.055583

1.8.3. Dalmacija 3,030 routes in Region

Summary:

Mostly Sport climbing

Lat / Long: 43.427937, 16.560594

summary

Dalmatia is a narrow stripe of Croatia located at the east shore of the Adriatic Sea, stretching from the island of Rab in the north to the Bay of Kotor in the south with Split as major city.

description

All of Dalmatia offers great climbing and also deep water soloing along the coast and on the islands. Split is a major hub for climbing but anywhere in Dalmatia the next climbing spot is not far.

1.8.4. Sjeverna Hrvatska 504 routes in Region

Summary:

Mostly Sport climbing

Lat / Long: 45.712304, 16.423636

1.9. Czechia 86,395 routes in Region

4 5 3 9 1 6 8 7 2

1 Střední Čechy 2 Jižní Čechy 3 Západní Čechy a Krušnohoří 4 Severní Čechy 5 Východní Čechy 6 Vysočina 7 Jižní Morava 8 Moravské pískovce 9 Severní Morava a Slezsko

Summary:

Trad climbing, Bouldering and other styles

Lat / Long: 49.738969, 15.331464

summary

Czech republic - Cinematic Video 4K

description

Guides, routes and topos:

1. Český horolezecký svaz - Czech Mountaineering Association: Database of routes, locations and map (czech).

2. Skalní oblasti ČR: Route database and information about current moisture conditions and restrictions (czech).

3. Lezec.cz - Czechclimbing.com: Climbing guides with topos, ascents (czech).

4. Javaanes.cz- Crags in Moravia, climbing guides, topos (czech, ).

5. Euroclimbing.com: Topos and some climbing guides (czech).

6. Goat.cz: Topos and some climbing guides (mostly) in Moravia and Silesia (czech).

Information about climbing:

1. Lezec.cz: Information about climbing in Czech Republic (czech).

2. Czechclimbing.com: Information about climbing in Czech Republic ().

3. Euroclimbing.com: Information about climbing, equipement and new routes (czech).

4. Horydoly.cz: Information about climbing and other outdoor activities (czech, , )

5. Horyinfo.cz: Information about climbing, equipement and new routes (czech, , , ).

Maps:

1. Skalní oblasti ČR: Moisture conditions map, Crags and climbing areas map, Climbing restrictions map.

2. Horydoly.cz: Crags, huts, indoor climbing, tourist information map.

3. Javaanes.cz: Crags and boulder fields map (Moravia and Silesia mostly).

4. Horezdrar.cz: Crags and climbing areas map.

5. Geoscience map - Czech Geological Survey: Geological informations and maps.

access issues

Nature protection

Check current restrictions before you visit crag and be respectful to the nature. Most crags are located in nature protected areas, climbing there is subject to the consent of nature protection authorities and compliance with the conditions set by them.

Where to check:

1. Český horolezecký svaz - Czech Mountaineering Association: Ochrana přírody - Nature protection (czech)

2. Agentura ochrany přírody a krajiny ČR - Nature and Landscape Protection Agency of the Czech Republic: vyhledávač - search engine (czech)

3. Agentura ochrany přírody a krajiny ČR - Nature and Landscape Protection Agency of the Czech Republic: mapa - map (czech)

4. Skalní oblasti ČR: Moisture conditions map, climbing restrictions map (czech)

or you can directly ask Czech Mountaineering Association on email info@horosvaz.cz

ethic

Rules, principles and standards

Rock climbing in the Czech Republic is regulated by the rules, principles and set of standards for individual areas and crags. Please respect local traditions and rules.

Accept and make yourself familiar with:

• principles of sport climbing (climb with the help of your own strength only, don't use artificial aids, etc.)
• principles of first ascents and installing fixed protection
• competence of regional climbing commissions of Czech Mountaineering Association (list)
• prohibition of creating and chopping holds
• which type of removable climbing gear is allowed and don't damaging rock (roped knots, slings, ufos vs. friends, wires, hexes, nuts and cams)
• possibilities of using chalk (strictly prohibited vs. tolerated)
• restrictions resulting from weather conditions (e.g. prohibition of climbing on wet rock (eventually hours or days after rain or during winter)

Rules:

1. Rules of climbing in sandstone rock areas in Bohemia (czech)

2. Rules of climbing in rock areas of the Czech republic (czech)

3. Rules of climbing in Jizerské hory area (czech)

1.9.1. Střední Čechy 5,964 routes in Region

Summary:

Trad climbing, Sport climbing and other styles

Lat / Long: 49.958638, 14.515284

description

Central Bohemia Region - Wikipedia

1.9.2. Jižní Čechy 4,033 routes in Region

Summary:

Bouldering, Trad climbing and other styles

Lat / Long: 49.103491, 14.362212

description

"Jsou to kvaky, ale pěkný" - tak lze výstižně popsat zdejší lezení slovy horského vůdce Víti Nováka. I proto Jižní čechy nemají knižního průvodce (kromě bouldrů v 'Loučovice'). Tady na TheCrag naleznete ucelené skalní topo i s informacemi kde parkovat, a které skály stojí za to. Ať už pokedete do kterékoliv části, vždycky se najde něco k lezení. Na svoji příští dovolenou v Jižních Čechách tak určitě přibalte cajky:)

Aktuální informace a spolulezce najdete na Horolezení jižní Čechy a Bouldering Jižní Čechy

Níže najdete krátký výběr toho nejlepšího:

Sportovky:

'Bechyně' s s luxusně odjištěnými cestami je snem každého sportovkáře. Níže na jihu je několik parádních možností v 'Skály u Českého Krumlova'. A opomenout bychom neměli ani 'Skály u Strakonic'

Tradiční lezení:

Výběr je tady skutečně velký. Slavné jsou 'Jickovice' u Písku, známé jako český Yosemite - tady si zalezete ve spárách, které jsou výborně dojistit. Legendární je také stěna 'Sokolčí' u Kaplice. Nad řekou vltavou se tyčí pěkné 'Skály u Domoradic'. A pokud se vám stýská po jizerkách, velmi podobné lezení najdete na 'Choustník' kousek od Tábora

Bouldry:

kamenů jsou tady opravdu mraky. Největší oblastí jsou 'Loučovice', slavné pro každoroční lezecký festival a lezení na tření po oblých chytech. Nedaleko v 'Skály u Prachatic' a zbytku 'Šumava' je k dispozici spousta dalších oblastí. 'Skály u Jindřichova Hradce' jsou plné bouldrů a neustále vznikají nové. A zapomenou nesmíme ani na 'Údolí Lužnice pod Táborem'.

Pro rodiny s dětmi:

Na lano 'Bechyně', 'Besednická hora', 'Havraní skála', 'Barevná skála', 'Stráž', 'Hradiště'.

Na bouldry 'České Žleby', 'Ceská Kanada', 'Kalovy u Sušice'

Zajímavá místa:

'Štamberk' - lezení okolo zříceniny hradu, a to jak na laně (sportovní i tradiční), tak bouldry

'Ďáblova prdel' - na tomto netradičním skalním útvraru potrénujete spárové lezení

'U Lannova kříže' - bouldry v lese na kamenech opracovaných lidmi

'U Mamuta' - méně známé skály v malebném místě nad řekou lužnicí s krásnými cestami a místem na kempování

'Balvan u knihovny' - šutr přímo v centru českých budějovic, raritou je, že už jednou změnil svou lokaci

'Skály na Kleti' - unikátní lezení ve výšce 1000 m.n.m

'Podskalí' - přírodní bouldrovka s unikátním průvodcem z 90. let

access issues

S lezením nebývá problém, je jen pár zakázaných lezeckých oblastí, hlavně v Národním Parku Šumava

where to stay

Jižní čechy jsou turisticky velmi populární a všemožných ubytovacích možností je spousta

ethic

Nic speciálního

history

Leze se tady už dlouho, například v 'Jickovice' už okolo roku 1920. Písečtí lezci svůj lokální průvodce vydali v roce 1956. První větší průvodce se objevil v 1968 - Nepískovcové skalní oblasti v Čechách. Následován byl Horolezecký průvodce českobudějovické oblasti z roku 1980 a v roce 1986 aktualizovaným průvodcem po nepískovcových skalních oblastech. Od té doby knižně vyšel jenom průvodce na 'Loučovice' v roce 2019, ale vznikl taky nespočet menších pdf průvodců pro různé oblasti.

1.9.3. Západní Čechy a Krušnohoří 11,697 routes in Region

Summary:

Trad climbing, Bouldering and other styles

Lat / Long: 49.951433, 13.119821

1.9.4. Severní Čechy 42,376 routes in Region

Summary:

Mostly Trad climbing

Lat / Long: 50.679013, 14.487925

1.9.5. Východní Čechy 14,147 routes in Region

Summary:

Mostly Trad climbing

Lat / Long: 50.203248, 16.085410

1.9.6. Vysočina 2,057 routes in Region

Summary:

Trad climbing, Bouldering and other styles

Lat / Long: 49.478056, 15.768296

summary

The Vysočina region is a hilly area in the middle of Czechia. These hills are known as Bohemian Moravian Highlands

1.9.7. Jižní Morava 2,682 routes in Region

Summary:

Sport climbing, Trad climbing and other styles

Lat / Long: 49.082941, 16.492981

description

South Moravian Region

Guidebook - 2019 - SKÝPALA, Vladimír a WOLF, Vladimír a kol. Moravské skály III. Jižní Morava. 2019. 272 s. (czech)

1.9.8. Moravské pískovce 1,091 routes in Region

Summary:

Sport climbing, Trad climbing and other styles

Lat / Long: 49.134998, 17.809715

description

Guidebook - 2018 - SKÝPALA, Vladimír a WOLF, Vladimír a kol. Moravské skály I. Východní Morava. 2018. 190 s. (czech)

1.9.9. Severní Morava a Slezsko 2,348 routes in Region

Summary:

Trad climbing, Sport climbing and other styles

Lat / Long: 49.968174, 17.818959

description

Moravian-Silesian Region - Wikipedia

Guidebook - 2018 - SKÝPALA, Vladimír a WOLF, Vladimír a kol. Moravské skály II. Severní Morava a Slezsko. 2018. 216 s. (czech)

1.10. Denmark 1,234 routes in Region

1 8 3 2 4

1 Jylland 2 Fyn 3 Sjælland 4 Bornholm 8 Rommel

Summary:

Bouldering, Trad climbing and other styles

Lat / Long: 56.248453, 11.716720

1.10.1. Jylland 90 routes in Region

Summary:

All Bouldering

Lat / Long: 56.488302, 9.773679

1.10.2. Fyn 1 route in Region

Summary:

All Bouldering

Lat / Long: 55.235037, 10.435420

1.10.3. Sjælland 63 routes in Region

Summary:

Bouldering and Sport climbing

Lat / Long: 55.291089, 11.937156

1.10.4. Bornholm 1,077 routes in Region

Summary:

Trad climbing, Bouldering and other styles

Lat / Long: 55.184650, 14.903554

summary

Good overview video.

description

"Bornholm on the Rocks", 2nd edition 2020, Karsten Kurz, Geoquest, ISBN 978-3-9819515-6-1

1.10.5. Bunker 0 routes in Boulder

description

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m_I8ZmNXysg

1.10.6. Lundestenen 0 routes in Area

description

https://www.geus.dk/udforsk-geologien/ture-i-naturen/kaempesten/lundestenen

1.10.7. Hundborgstenen 0 routes in Area

description

https://www.geus.dk/udforsk-geologien/ture-i-naturen/kaempesten/hundborgstenen

1.10.8. Rommel 3 routes in Field

Summary:

All Bouldering

Lat / Long: 56.259463, 8.130406

description

Old WW2 bunker. Made of small rocks and concrete.

1.11. Estonia 360 routes in Region

14 20 16 10 8 17 7 27 18 22 19 5 3 13 25 9 11 23 21 6 4 2 1 31 28 30 26 36 33 32 29 34 12 35 15 38 37 24 39 43 41 42 40

1 Tallinn 2 Ellandvahe kivi 3 Kärga kivi 4 Jaanukse kivi 5 Mardimiku kivi 6 Augu Suurkivi 7 Jaani-Tooma Suurkivi 8 Majakamäe kivi 9 Ehalkivi 10 Matsikivi 11 Tagaküla Suurkivi 12 Aruküla hiidrahn 13 Tammispea 14 Joomakivi 15 Linda-Neitsi 16 Tiirukivi 17 Malusi 18 Mustoja 19 Kaarnakivi 20 Sorrukivi 21 Põdraniidu kivi 22 Majakivi 23 Tammneeme Tiirukivi 24 Pahkla Suurkivi 25 Kelvingi 26 Õpiringi Suurkivi 27 Eerikukivi 28 Astangu käigud 29 Raudalu 30 Rahumäe 31 Naage 32 Neosti kivikülv 33 Lohusalu 34 Leetse Saunakivi 35 Pallaste 36 Aidakivi 37 Põõsaspea 38 Põllküla 39 Truumani kivid 40 Vahase saare hiidrahnud 41 Jaagu-Mihkli hiiekivi 42 Väkra Hiiekivi 43 Põrgukivi

Summary:

Mostly Bouldering

Lat / Long: 58.713093, 24.980517

summary

some boulders: http://climbestonia.pbworks.com/

description

Map: https://www.google.com/maps/d/viewer?mid=1apic2YjL3P_ZEoBQoo9MyMMFuvw&ll=59.237347003547335%2C25.38161350000001&z=9

1.11.1. Tallinn 2 routes in Crag

Summary:

All Bouldering

Lat / Long: 59.447762, 24.937428

1.11.2. Ellandvahe kivi 26 routes in Boulder

Summary:

All Bouldering

Lat / Long: 59.460222, 25.137569

1.11.3. Kärga kivi 13 routes in Boulder

Summary:

All Bouldering

Lat / Long: 59.568680, 25.764356

1.11.4. Jaanukse kivi 8 routes in Boulder

Summary:

All Bouldering

Lat / Long: 59.474769, 25.366930

1.11.5. Mardimiku kivi 15 routes in Boulder

Summary:

All Bouldering

Lat / Long: 59.576085, 25.727689

1.11.6. Augu Suurkivi 13 routes in Boulder

Summary:

All Bouldering

Lat / Long: 59.502445, 25.302018

1.11.7. Jaani-Tooma Suurkivi 10 routes in Boulder

Summary:

All Bouldering

Lat / Long: 59.600518, 25.771767

1.11.8. Majakamäe kivi 9 routes in Boulder

Summary:

All Bouldering

Lat / Long: 59.605031, 25.922702

1.11.9. Ehalkivi 8 routes in Boulder

Summary:

All Bouldering

Lat / Long: 59.549738, 26.587846

1.11.10. Matsikivi 8 routes in Field

Summary:

All Bouldering

Lat / Long: 59.608849, 25.904787

1.11.11. Tagaküla Suurkivi 8 routes in Field

Summary:

All Bouldering

Lat / Long: 59.541373, 26.592594

1.11.12. Aruküla hiidrahn 8 routes in Boulder

Summary:

All Bouldering

Lat / Long: 59.361129, 25.080437

1.11.13. Tammispea 7 routes in Field

Summary:

All Bouldering

Lat / Long: 59.560291, 25.817060

1.11.14. Joomakivi 6 routes in Boulder

Summary:

All Bouldering

Lat / Long: 59.652377, 25.735905

1.11.15. Linda-Neitsi 5 routes in Boulder

Summary:

All Bouldering

Lat / Long: 59.356484, 26.076707

1.11.16. Tiirukivi 5 routes in Boulder

Summary:

All Bouldering

Lat / Long: 59.633603, 25.759499

1.11.17. Malusi 5 routes in Boulder

Summary:

All Bouldering

Lat / Long: 59.601813, 25.322993

1.11.18. Mustoja 4 routes in Boulder

Summary:

All Bouldering

Lat / Long: 59.584840, 26.198633

1.11.19. Kaarnakivi 3 routes in Boulder

Summary:

All Bouldering

Lat / Long: 59.580422, 26.275919

1.11.20. Sorrukivi 3 routes in Boulder

Summary:

All Bouldering

Lat / Long: 59.642881, 25.747808

1.11.21. Põdraniidu kivi 3 routes in Boulder

Summary:

All Bouldering

Lat / Long: 59.516571, 25.480828

1.11.22. Majakivi 2 routes in Field

Summary:

All Bouldering

Lat / Long: 59.583094, 25.575856

1.11.23. Tammneeme Tiirukivi 17 routes in Boulder

Summary:

All Bouldering

Lat / Long: 59.537941, 24.896098

1.11.24. Pahkla Suurkivi 18 routes in Boulder

Summary:

All Bouldering

Lat / Long: 59.211996, 24.876085

1.11.25. Kelvingi 11 routes in Boulder

Summary:

All Bouldering

Lat / Long: 59.553116, 24.827437

1.11.26. Õpiringi Suurkivi 9 routes in Boulder

Summary:

All Bouldering

Lat / Long: 59.393513, 24.632742

1.11.27. Eerikukivi 9 routes in Field

Summary:

All Bouldering

Lat / Long: 59.588012, 24.761203

1.11.28. Astangu käigud 11 routes in Cliff

Summary:

Mostly Trad climbing

Lat / Long: 59.400174, 24.627722

1.11.29. Raudalu 5 routes in Boulder

Summary:

All Bouldering

Lat / Long: 59.370883, 24.755418

1.11.30. Rahumäe 9 routes in Boulder

Summary:

All Bouldering

Lat / Long: 59.393548, 24.716595

1.11.31. Naage 26 routes in Field

Summary:

All Bouldering

Lat / Long: 59.404990, 24.340481

1.11.32. Neosti kivikülv 10 routes in Field

Summary:

All Bouldering

Lat / Long: 59.371285, 24.084263

1.11.33. Lohusalu 11 routes in Field

Summary:

All Bouldering

Lat / Long: 59.387263, 24.205325

1.11.34. Leetse Saunakivi 6 routes in Boulder

Summary:

All Bouldering

Lat / Long: 59.369000, 24.134399

1.11.35. Pallaste 4 routes in Boulder

Summary:

All Bouldering

Lat / Long: 59.359041, 24.072460

1.11.36. Aidakivi 6 routes in Boulder

Summary:

All Bouldering

Lat / Long: 59.390151, 24.240830

1.11.37. Põõsaspea 6 routes in Boulder

Summary:

All Bouldering

Lat / Long: 59.223866, 23.514496

1.11.38. Põllküla 4 routes in Boulder

Summary:

All Bouldering

Lat / Long: 59.336860, 24.155076

1.11.39. Truumani kivid 6 routes in Field

Summary:

All Bouldering

Lat / Long: 58.987874, 23.613298

1.11.40. Vahase saare hiidrahnud 9 routes in Boulder

Summary:

All Bouldering

Lat / Long: 58.143090, 22.475211

1.11.41. Jaagu-Mihkli hiiekivi 8 routes in Boulder

Summary:

All Bouldering

Lat / Long: 58.622982, 23.666054

1.11.42. Väkra Hiiekivi 2 routes in Boulder

Summary:

All Bouldering

Lat / Long: 58.455170, 22.838360

1.11.43. Põrgukivi 2 routes in Unknown

Summary:

All Bouldering

Lat / Long: 58.903601, 22.188647

1.12. Faroe Islands 26 routes in Region

1

1 Norðradalur

Summary:

All Sport climbing

Lat / Long: 61.977991, -6.845693

1.12.1. Norðradalur 26 routes in Area

Summary:

Lat / Long: 62.049757, -6.954265

description

Klintri veggurin í Norðradali er partur av streymoyarsyllini, Norðradalur er fyrsta klintri øki í Føroyum har fleiri klintrirutur eru boltaðar, fyrstu leiðurnar vóru boltaðar í 2013, byrja var at boltað í vestara endanum á vegginum sum sæst á myndini niðanfyri, og ætlanin er at gera fleiri rutur á vegginum longur eystureftir, Norðradalur hevur eisini fleiri rutur sum ikki eru boltaðar, sum kunnu klintrast á egnum tryggingum.

The crag in Norðradalur was the first crag to be bolted in Faroe Islands. The first routes were bolted in 2013, it is the routes on the west side of the crag. The crag also has a number of naturally proteced routes which have not been bolted. The rock type is basalt, and the crag is on the geological formation streymoyarsyllin (the streymoy sill).

For further information, see https://www.faroeclimb.com/forari/nordradalur/

access issues

The crag is on the farmer's land. To access the crag via the farmer's land, please bring DKK 20 per climber and place it in the white box at the gate when walking to the crag. Please follow and respect all signs on the fences and gates. Do not go climbing between 2 November to 31 December (both days included), as it is hare shooting season in the mountains.

approach

Turn left at the farmer's house and continue to the locked gate. Park the car along the road, don't drive into the grass.

1.13. Finland 8,388 routes in Region

1 2 6 19 15 3 5 10 20 14 13 12 4 11 9 18 17 7 8 16

1 Lapland 2 Oulu 3 Jyväskylä 4 Satakunta 5 Pirkanmaa 6 Ostrobothnia 7 Proper 8 Uusimaa 9 Olhava 10 Punkaharju 11 Karkaus 12 Devil's cave 13 Haukkavuori 14 Sarajärvi 15 Pöllyvuori 16 Åland 17 Louhos 18 Reventeenvuori 19 Moisseenvaara 20 Rapionvuori

Summary:

Mostly Bouldering

Lat / Long: 64.092476, 25.575094

summary

Most of Finnish crags are found in Southern Finland, below Jyväskylä.

description

27crags https://27crags.com orginates from Finland so it has most topos, much more than the Crag, but no all.

Finland is the land of Nalle Hukkataival who made the first 9A boulder, Burden of Dreams. There is also lots of hard sport and hard trad too but humble Finns sticked to humble max 8c+ grades.

Rock climbing season in southern Finland is about April-September for most people and April-November for passionate climbers. In Southern Finland in some south facing crags might be possible to rock climb year-round if you don't mind the conditions - temperature is below freezing in winter. In Lapland bouldering season starts in May and Lapland's rope climbing season starts at latest in June.

Some recommendations: Helsinki area, Tampere area, Kustavi for trad.

approach

Approaches in Finland varies often from 1 to 15 minutes.

where to stay

Finland's "Everyman's right" law allows camping quite freely - do not disturb anyone. See https://www.nationalparks.fi/everymansright

Most Lean-to Shelter and Wilderness Huts maintained by Parks & Wildlife Finland are free to use. See map https://www.retkikartta.fi/?mapId=26491 (Layers - Excursion Services - Huts, Shelter, Saunas etc.) and information https://www.nationalparks.fi/huts .

1.13.1. Lapland 98 routes in Region

Summary:

Sport climbing, Trad climbing and other styles

Lat / Long: 67.842765, 25.541433

summary

In Finnish Lapland there is not many cliffs so only 20-30 rope climbing crags. Few big bouldering areas and some smaller bouldering areas. Korouoma is the place for Finnish ice climbing.

description

Bouldering season in Lapland is from May up to November. Start in April if snow showeling is done. In April-May the approach is longer and is best done with skis.

Sport and trad season in Lapland is June to October.

Lots of mosquitos mid June to September-ish - long clothes and mosquito hat are a must!

See https://27crags.com/ for more crags.

1.13.2. Oulu 596 routes in Region

Summary:

Mostly Bouldering

Lat / Long: 65.046060, 26.101081

1.13.3. Jyväskylä 24 routes in Area

Summary:

Bouldering and Rock climbing

Lat / Long: 62.264458, 25.763262

1.13.4. Satakunta 878 routes in Region

Summary:

Mostly Bouldering

Lat / Long: 61.582343, 19.772919

1.13.5. Pirkanmaa 606 routes in Area

Summary:

Mostly Bouldering

Lat / Long: 61.682142, 23.746432

1.13.6. Ostrobothnia 2,594 routes in Region

Summary:

Mostly Bouldering

Lat / Long: 63.035124, 22.229240

1.13.7. Proper 1,252 routes in Region

Summary:

Trad climbing, Bouldering and other styles

Lat / Long: 60.522220, 22.939029

1.13.8. Uusimaa 1,490 routes in Area

Summary:

Mostly Bouldering

Lat / Long: 60.317961, 24.993093

1.13.9. Olhava 74 routes in Crag

Summary:

Mostly Trad climbing

Lat / Long: 61.185957, 26.839213

summary

Best trad crag in Finland? One of the highest cliffs at least. Very beautiful setting with forest, lake and good climbing.

approach

Closest parking: Saarijärvi parking lot, address: Kuismantie 990, Kouvola. One hour walk on a gravel road, much less with a bike. (61.196738, 26.880646)

where to stay

Camping just next to crag. Drinking water 200m away from well.

ethic

Locate in national park so respect the nature.

1.13.10. Punkaharju 16 routes in Crag

Summary:

All Deep water soloing

Lat / Long: 61.634840, 29.132411

summary

A steep DWS venue but you'll be rewarded with your private sauna.

description

Some of the most difficult DWS routes in Finland. Long approach but worth it. A barge with a sauna was installed in 2020 and will hopefully still be there when you visit (bring your own wood!).

approach

Long and potentially difficult. Follow the blue path marked on trees. It's best to approach from the West or by boat. Take care!

1.13.11. Karkaus 16 routes in Crag

Summary:

Mostly Sport climbing

Lat / Long: 61.384769, 27.292939

1.13.12. Devil's cave 3 routes in Boulder

Summary:

All Bouldering

Lat / Long: 61.444286, 29.226108

1.13.13. Haukkavuori 51 routes in Crag

Summary:

Sport climbing, Trad climbing and Bouldering

Lat / Long: 61.485702, 29.218304

1.13.14. Sarajärvi 3 routes in Field

Summary:

All Bouldering

Lat / Long: 61.514897, 29.200050

1.13.15. Pöllyvuori 7 routes in Crag

Summary:

All Trad climbing

Lat / Long: 62.517356, 26.756213

summary

Mostly trad, but also three sport routes coming some time.

Topo https://27crags.com/crags/pollyvuori

1.13.16. Åland 674 routes in Crag

Summary:

Mostly Bouldering

Lat / Long: 60.222726, 20.044574

summary

Åland is one of the most popular bouldering destinations of Finland. Excellent boulders in stunning landscape and lots of potential for further development.

approach

Ferrys from Stockholm, Helsinki or Tallin. Flights to Mariehamn. Most bouldering sites are in the north of Åland around Geta.

where to stay

There are various campsites on the island, but probably the best is to rent a timber hut. To stay in walking distance to the boulders take one in Soltuna.

1.13.17. Louhos 1 route in Crag

Summary:

All Sport climbing

Lat / Long: 60.900338, 26.647391

summary

Old quarry. All sport because rock quality.

1.13.18. Reventeenvuori 1 route in Crag

Summary:

All Trad climbing

Lat / Long: 60.939780, 26.263520

access issues

No climbing on left after 6pm.

1.13.19. Moisseenvaara 3 routes in Cliff

Summary:

Sport climbing and Trad climbing

Lat / Long: 62.946139, 30.014157

description

Sport and trad routes around 25 meters and up to 34 m (Risto Reipas, trad).

See topo in 27crags https://27crags.com/crags/moisseenvaara/

approach

Parking (parking62.943376, 30.024537)

1.13.20. Rapionvuori 1 route in Cliff

Summary:

All Trad climbing

Lat / Long: 61.570121, 27.863979

description

High (25m?) trad cliff. https://27crags.com/crags/rapionvuori

approach

Parking (61.56922, 27.87259) and (61.57210, 27.86693). Cliff (61.57031, 27.86439)

1.14. France 108,602 routes in Region

7 9 6 8 3 4 12 2 1 10 13 11 5

1 Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes 2 Bourgogne-Franche-Comté 3 Bretagne / Breizh 4 Centre-Val de Loire 5 Corse 6 Grand-Est 7 Hauts-de-France 8 Île-de-France 9 Normandie 10 Nouvelle-Aquitaine 11 Occitanie 12 Pays-de-la-Loire 13 Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur

Summary:

Sport climbing, Bouldering and other styles

Lat / Long: 46.205053, 1.485338

summary

Croissants, seas of sandstone boulders and scenic limestone sport crags.

description

France is a highly sought-after destination for climbing, and for good reasons. From classic sport crags to scenic multi-pitch adventures just above the water or 4,000m up an alpine peak, there’s a something for everyone here, all year round. And then, there’s the unforgettable food!

As a rule of thumb, the quality of climbing gets better and better as you go South, with some notable exceptions.

For bouldering (‘bloc’). About an hour away from Paris, Fontainebleau is a world-class bouldering area with more than 30,000 sandstone boulder problems. To the West, in the Bretagne region, you’ll find granite boulders right by the beach, such as in Pen-Hir and Kerlouan. In the South, check out Targassone, Annot, Ailefroide and many more.

For sport climbing (’escalade sportive’), there’s no shortage of world-class crags. Start with the classic areas such as Le Saussois, Les Calanques, Le Verdon, Buoux, Volx, Chateauvert, Orpierre, Mouries… and then head to the more ‘futuristic’ falaises such as Ceuse, Les Gorges du Tarn, Saint-Léger du Ventoux, Orgon, Les Gorges du Loup... the list goes on.

For trad climbing (‘escalade en terrain d’aventure’), head to Annot, le Vercors, but also Les Gorges du Verdon or even Ceuse.

Deep water soloing is also worth a mention with Les Calanques, La Ciotat, Les Gorges du Tarn, Les Gorges du Verdon and La Piade being hot spots in the summer months. Watch for tourists when jumping off!

Last but not least, climbing is also well developed in French islands such as Corsica, la Guadeloupe (Caribbeans) and l’Ile de la Reunion (Indian Ocean).

Bonne grimpe!

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A few useful words:

• Hi! | Salut!
• Thank you | Merci
• Please | S'il vous plait
• Can you help me? | Pouvez vous m'aider?
• One beer please! | Une bière s'il vous plait !
• Climbing | Escalade
• To belay | Assurer
• I'm looking for a belayer | Est-ce que quelqu'un peut m'assurer?
• Where is the climbing area? | Où se trouve le secteur d'escalade?

access issues

Some privately owned climbing areas may have restricted access. Check with https://www.ffme.fr/

ethic

Park where indicated, take care of the environment, buy the local guidebook when possible (this is one of the ways you can help local route setters), clean up your shoes before climbing, don't spray beta, be polite.