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A relatively low crowd for Weissenstein.
Description The most popular climbing area in Frankenjura. There are almost 50 routes here ranging from UIAA 2 to 9+ (5.1 to 5.13a), so there is definitely something for everyone. This is also a very kid friendly place and it even has a nice port-a-potty with a mirror and no stink! Amazing! While there is obviously bound to be some polish on the holds of the most popular crag in the Frankenjura, the routes are all VERY good quality. The rock is very pocketed allowing for lots of great holds. The left side of the crag is where the easier stuff is. The rock is generally straight up, though some routes are a bit slabby while some others are a bit overhung. The right side of the crag is quite overhung and is home to some very good 8s (5.11s - Entsafter, Dampfhammer, Wilde 13). Wolfgang Guellich and Kurt Albert spent some time honing their skills and putting up some routes here. Some good Wolfgang selections are Verlobungsweg (7-), 1. Affäre (7), and Krampfhammer (9). Some good Kurt selections are Panische Zeiten (7+), Dampfhammer (8), and Entsafter (8+). The name means "White Stone".
Getting There Driving here is also relatively uncomplicated. From Nuremberg, take the A9 to the Plech exit (Exit 46). Head towards Plech. After driving through Plech, head towards Neuhaus and stay on this road through Höfen. After leaving Höfen, continue straight for approximately 1.5km until you see a turn-off on the left which is probably full of cars already. You'll also be able to see the rock from here. Drive past the exit of the loop and enter on the Eingang side to park here. Get out and walk straight up to the route you want to do. You may have to wait in line...
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By MPuser10840 Administrator From: Erlangen, Germany Jul 3, 2011
| A little comment on pigtails, since the majority of the routes here use them. If you are going to be running a train on the route (lots of people toproping it), then go ahead and clip two quickdraws in and run the rope through those. If you're just leading, you can either place a quickdraw or two or a locker, or you can plug the rope straight through the pigtail. To do this, take your rope in your hand, reach up and lift the pigtail away from the wall. You will see that on both sides there is an opening. Run your rope through the opening on one side, then the other and your rope will lie safely within the pigtail and it won't come out unless you personally guide it back out or pull your rope through. |
By Matthias Lang From: Albuquerque May 19, 2012
| One of the best crags here with a high concentration of classics. Unfortunately it is also very popular and most of the holds are polished which makes the footwork a bit sketchy. |
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