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Sandstone
Excellent variety and quality of problems on mostly fine-grained sandstone.
Excelente variedad y calidad de problemas en, mayormente, arenisca de grano fino
Description
Scattered concentrations of boulders from 1m to 20 high, vast potential for more development with even plum lines not done in many sectors. Generally, excellent quality routes in areas with other great routes are done. Most problems are steep and have mantle top outs.
The latest updated guide book for Albarracín can be bought here: https://albarracinbouldering.com/
La última guía actualizada para Albarracín se puede comprar aquí: https://albarracinbouldering.com/
A old free online guide can be found here: chalkviech.de/norop.es (printed version available from Desnivel https://www.libreriadesnivel.com/libros/boulder-albarracin/9788498292510/)
Access issues
More info on the guide: https://albarracinbouldering.com/
Although it hasn't changed much, the Government of Aragón has published a new regulation that regulates climbing in Albarracín.
https://montanaregulada.org/area/albarracin-pinares-de-rodeno
An area of archeological significance with cave paintings and evidence of continuous use, as well as being an important bird nesting area, access is sensitive. Camping strictly not allowed, sleeping in vans and cars in the car-park is currently tolerated, fires out of the question. Please respect this amazing area!
Aunque no ha cambiado demasiado, el Gobierno de Aragón ha publicado una nueva normativa que regula la escalada en Albarracín.
https://montanaregulada.org/area/albarracin-pinares-de-rodeno
Zona de importancia arqueológica con pinturas rupestres y evidencia de uso continuo, además de ser una importante zona de nidificación de aves, el acceso es delicado. Está estrictamente prohibido acampar, actualmente se permite dormir en furgonetas y coches en el aparcamiento, no se permiten incendios. ¡Por favor respeta esta increíble área!
Approach
Flat
Gentle
You have to pay for parking ("zona azul"). For details see https://zona-azul.es/albarracin/
Approach 1 -30 mins depending on the sector.
Where to stay
Camping in Albarracin costs 8 Euros per night and has excellent facilities including free wifi, showers, bar and laundry. It is 15 mins walk from the old town and 10 from the supermarket and bakery. The crag is 4km from here.
Acampar en Albarracín cuesta 8 euros la noche y cuenta con excelentes instalaciones que incluyen wifi gratuito, duchas, bar y lavandería. Está a 15 minutos andando del casco antiguo y a 10 del supermercado y panadería. El peñón está a 4 km de aquí.
Ethic inherited from Aragon
Well established
- La piedra caliza es blanda - por favor, limpie tus zapatos de la suciedad con el fin de evitar asideros y pasos pulidos.
- No instale top-rope directamente a través de anclaje o anillos - usa tu propio material en su lugar.
- Limpia las marcas de tiza con un cepillo.
- No dejes papel higiénico.
- Recoge la basura - también las colillas de cigarrillos.
- Aparcar con consideración (los tractores deben poder pasar también el fin de semana).
- The limestone is soft – please clean your shoes from dirt in order to avoid polished handholds and steps.
- Don't toprope directly through anchors or bolts – use your own material instead.
- Clean chalk and tickmarks with a brush.
- Don't leave toilet paper.
- Pick up rubbish - also cigarette butts.
- Park considerately (tractors should be able to pass also at the weekend).
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Author(s): R. Palmer
Date: 2021
ISBN: 9788461730575
Bouldern im roten Sandstein von Albarracin verspricht beste Reibung und abwechslungsreiche Blöcke. 3000 Boulder in 33 verschiedenen Sektoren, davon 2.300 Boulder verteilt auf 21 Sektoren in Albarracin und über 600 Boulder in 12 verschiedenen Sektoren in Bezas.
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Author(s): T. Pretel, J. Monterde, and D. Gimeno
Date: 2016
ISBN: 9788498292510
A comprehensive guidebook describing the fantastic sandstone bouldering at Albarracin, covering 15 different sectors and over 1,600 problems across a wide range of grades.
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Author(s): Javier Magallon
Date: 2023
Climbing guidebook for traditional multi-pitch routes in Teruel - 220 classic routes in total
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