Europe Guidebooks

Montserrat. Guia d´escalada de la Regió dels Ecos

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This 312-page guidebook, written in Catalan, offers an in-depth exploration of the Ecos region within the Montserrat massif, an area known for its captivating and less-traveled climbing routes. The author conducted extensive research, dedicating numerous days to traversing paths and completing various ascents to gather firsthand information. This meticulous approach ensures climbers receive detailed and accurate guidance, making it an invaluable resource for those seeking to experience the authentic and unspoiled spirit of Montserrat's Ecos region.

Aiguille du Midi - South face - digital guidebook

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The author, Michel Piola is one of the most prolific route setters and equippers in the Mont Blanc massif and has a profound knowledge of this iconic wall, having climbed each of its routes (and opened several of them).
His climbing guides are now considered reference works, praised for their precision. In the two folders covering Aiguille du Midi, Michel Piola enhances the level of information with extremely detailed diagrams, listing the in-situ gear and the gear to bring for each route.

Presles - Easy multi-pitch routes

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This digital guidebook presents a selection of 30 of the easiest routes in Presles arranged by increasing difficulty.
The guidebook provide very precise information and the routes are drawn on ''zoomable'' photos.
It is available in the OmegaRoc climbing app.

Portland

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The 2008 definitive guide, documenting most of the routes (including the few remaining trad routes) and a lot of the bouldering on the island. A spate of new bolting following (due to?) its publication means that quite a lot of routes, particularly in the lower (sub-5.10) grades were missed out. The guide also contains extensive information about the climbing around Lulworth.

The book is very clear, following the modern style of full-colour photo topos alongside the route descriptions. It is printed in a strange A5 landscape format, but this doesn't affect usability in any way.

Llanberis Slate

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The slate guidebook.

This is a definitive guide, produced by local activists to an exceptional standard. It includes coverage of all the routes at the time of publication, and extensive historical anecdotes. The photo topos are very clear, and the numerous photos are inspiring. This book is set to be a classic in itself.

Montserrat rock climbs. Sant Benet & Gorros

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This 128-page guide, written in Catalan, offers a curated selection of climbing routes in the Sant Benet and Gorros areas of the Montserrat massif. Focusing primarily on moderate routes graded between 4b and 6b, as well as aid routes from A0 to A3, the guide encompasses a variety of styles and lengths to cater to diverse climbing preferences. Each section begins with detailed information on access, necessary equipment, and thorough descriptions of the routes, organized by sector and rock formation orientation (north, south, east, or west). This structured approach provides climbers with essential insights to navigate and enjoy the rich climbing opportunities in these iconic regions of Montserrat.

Escalades a Sant Benet. Montserrat

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"Escalades a Sant Benet" ("Climbs in Sant Benet") is a climbing guidebook authored by Antoni Cugat, with contributions from Josep M. Alsina. The second edition was self-published in 2010.

This 190-page guide, written in Catalan, focuses on the Sant Benet sector of the Montserrat massif, a renowned climbing area in Catalonia. It provides detailed route information, including topos with routes overlaid on drawings, grading, parking and access indications, as well as general considerations and recommendations for climbers, such as ideal climbing seasons and weather conditions.

The guide covers notable formations like L'Elefantet, La Mòmia, La Prenyada, and Trinitat-Flautat, offering climbers a comprehensive resource for exploring the diverse routes in this iconic region.

Montserrat Gorros

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This 240-page guide, written in Spanish, provides detailed information on climbing routes in six subareas of the Montserrat massif: Camí de les Ermites, Sant Joan, Gorros, La Plantació, L'Albarda, and Sant Antoni.

The book features precise maps, photo diagrams, and comprehensive route descriptions, catering to climbers seeking both single-pitch and multi-pitch routes across various difficulty levels.

This edition updates and expands upon the previous "Montserrat-Gorros" guide, which was out of print for several years.

Escalades als Frares Encantats (Montserrat)

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This guidebook, written in Catalan, offers detailed information on the climbing routes in the Frares Encantats region of Montserrat, a unique and special area of the massif. The author has organized the content into nine subzones, structured according to the terrain's morphology, approach routes, and types of climbs. Beyond providing route descriptions, the guide includes anecdotes and historical context about some of the first ascents, transporting readers to the past of this iconic mountain. This work serves as an indispensable reference for climbers aiming to explore this particular corner of Montserrat. Notably, the guide was awarded the "II Premi Vèrtex a un recull d'itineraris de muntanya" by the Federació d'Entitats Excursionistes de Catalunya (FEEC).

Agulles, regió de Montserrat. Guia d'escalades

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"Agulles, regió de Montserrat. Guia d'escalades" ("Agulles, Montserrat Region: Climbing Guide") is a comprehensive climbing guide authored by Joan Miquel Dalmau and published in 2011.

This 450-page guide, written in Catalan, is richly illustrated with color photographs and detailed topos, covering various sectors of the Agulles region in Montserrat, including Ponent Sud, Ponent Superior, Part Central, Part Llevant, Muralla d'Agulles, Ponent Inferior, Part Sant Pau Vell, and Part Sud.

In addition to route descriptions, the guide provides general information about the area and its natural environment, grading systems, rock types, recommended gear, accident procedures, and local flora and fauna, making it an essential resource for climbers exploring this iconic Catalonian climbing destination.

Montserrat. Guia d'escalades del vessant nord

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"Montserrat. Guia d'escalades del vessant nord" ("Montserrat: Climbing Guide to the North Side") is a comprehensive guide to the climbing routes on the northern slopes of the Montserrat massif, a true paradise for climbers. Written by David Hita Sánchez and published in 2003, this 400-page book provides detailed information on nearly 400 routes, ranging from simple and short normal climbs to complex and demanding artificial routes.

The Montserrat massif is renowned for its exceptional rock quality and variety, which has led to the development of numerous climbing itineraries grouped into different areas. However, for first-time visitors, navigating this vast terrain can be daunting. Among all the zones, the north side stands out for its dramatic landscapes, challenging climbs, and unparalleled ambiance. This guide covers the routes from the Coll del Cavall Bernat in the east to the Pas de la Portella in the west, with the inclusion of the nearby Agulla del Projectil due to its geographic proximity and the interest of its routes.

Whether seeking beauty, commitment, or variety, climbers will find a wealth of options to suit all skill levels and styles on Montserrat's northern slopes.

Montserrat Cara Sur Volume 2 Vias Largas

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This is the definitive guidebook describing the long multi-pitch rock climbing routes found in the southern half of Montserrat that is situated 35Km northwest of Barcelona. These routes find their way up the many conglomerate towers, pinnacles and faces that are unique to Montserrat, which are mainly bolted though there are some mixed and fully traditional routes as well. The guidebook covers 14 major rock climbing areas and details 580 multi-pitch routes, with many of these over 200m long, and across a wide range of grades from F3 to F7b+. A separate guidebook (volume 1) details the single pitch sport routes in this area.

For each rock climbing area there is a good location map, with symbols indicating if the area is in the sun or shade, and if the area is subject to bird bans, what dates this is between. Symbols also indicted if the routes are fully bolted, a mixture of bolts and traditional, or fully traditional requiring nuts and cams. The total number of routes for the area is also given along with the grade spread. The guidebook also has lots of great photographs showing the diversity of the rock climbing to be found in the southern half of Montserrat.

Published in November 2012 this guidebook is in Spanish text only.

Number of pages is 288.
Size is 140mm x 190mm.

Escalade autour de Gap

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Bilingual French/English

This digital guidebook is the electronic version of the hard copy guidebook of the same name.
You find it in the climbing app OmegaRoc
In addition to the Gap region, the guidebook covers the Dévoluy and the Champsaur massifs and, a little further north, the Valgaudemar massif and the Buëch valley. The guidebook presents more than twenty sport climbing sites, including the western part of Céüse*, the world famous sport crag , but also many multi-pitch routes generally fully bolted and at moderate level.

You can buy the whole guidebook or each crag individually.

The Dolomites: Rock Climbs and Via Ferrata

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Escalar en Cadiz

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Guidebook covering Cádiz Province

Chamonix - Rockfax

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Excellent guide book with great descriptions and images of routes.

Tenerife - Escalada deportiva

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Dorset

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A select guide to the Dorset Jurassic coast, including extensive coverage of the popular areas of Portland, Lulworth and Swanage. In fact, this is the only current guidebook for Swanage. Due to its later publication date, it also includes a lot of routes on Portland that just missed inclusion in the latest definitive.

The guide conforms to the usual Rockfax style, with clear photo topos, concise route descriptions, and detailed approach information.

Cheddar Gorge Climbs

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The only up-to-date guide to Cheddar gorge, detailing all the sport climbs and a selection of the best traditional routes. Also essential reading is the information about the strict access agreement, although this can also be found online.

The topos are good, as are the descriptions for the trad routes, but it can be a bit tricky to navigate at first, with its constant switching between portrait and landscape format. The binding is also pretty poor quality - don't expect the cover to stay on if you're using it heavily.

Lundy

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Fully revised since the last edition, in the modern style. The guidebook covers over 1000 routes on the island, including the new addition of a section on DWS. Also included is a 1:10,000 scale map of the island to aid the often complicated approaches.

Two supplements have been released since publication: one correcting major errors in the Knight Templar Rocks area; the other documenting new routes. Available for download at the link above.

Llanberis

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The latest in a long series of guidebooks to the Llanberis Pass. Now up to date with colour photo topos, updated route descriptions and a set of inspiring action photos. Coverage is for the numerous crags on both sides of the pass, but not of the slate quarries.

Avon and Cheddar

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The definitive guide for Avon Gorge and some outlying areas (Goblin Combe, Brean,...) though the Cheddar volume is out of date.

Not the most modern style (published 2004), so lacking full-colour topo photos, but very useable. A particularly handy feature is the small size of the volume, meaning it fits in a pocket to take up the multi-pitch routes.

Dolomites Trip Planner: Val Gardena

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This guide provides everything you will need for your first trip to Val Gardena in the Western Dolomites. Included are two small sport zones, two Via Ferratas, and 11 full alpine routes. The alpine routes include detailed photos of every pitch, descent beta with photos, and GPS enabled maps. Documentation of the alpine routes totals 90 pitches, over 9,000 feet of climbing, and over 300 beta photos.

Climbing in Val Gardena - Dolomites

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70 select multi-pitch alpine climbs in the Val Gardena area, including climbs on the Sella massif, Odle, Cir, Mont de Stevia, Puez, Marmolada and Sassolungo.

Montserrat. Vertiente norte

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"Montserrat. Vertiente Norte" ("Montserrat: North Face") is a climbing guidebook authored by Luis Alfonso and Xavier Buxó, published by Supercrack Edicions in 2007.

This 296-page guide, written in Spanish, provides comprehensive information on climbing routes located on the northern side of the Montserrat massif. It includes historical context about climbing in the area, details about the first climbers, and insights into the local flora and fauna, emphasizing conservation efforts. Practical information is provided on access routes, rock types, climbing styles, rescue services, water sources, accommodations, recommended seasons, necessary equipment, route difficulties, and estimated climbing times. This guide serves as an invaluable resource for climbers aiming to explore the diverse and intricate routes of Montserrat's north face.

Montserrat. Wild Rock

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"Montserrat Wild Rock" is a climbing guidebook authored by Àlex Manubens and Gerber Cucurell, published in 2018.

This 124-page guide, written in English, features a curated selection of 94 adventurous routes across the Montserrat massif, including areas such as El Bruc, Agulles, Frares, Ecos, Tàbor, Tebaida, and Tebes.

The routes span a range of grades from 4 to 8a and were originally climbed with minimal or no fixed anchors, emphasizing a traditional climbing ethic. The guide is richly illustrated with full-color action photographs and detailed photo-topos, providing climbers with essential information to navigate and appreciate the unique challenges of Montserrat's rugged terrain.

Montserrat cara sur. Volumen I

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"Montserrat cara sur. Volumen I" ("Montserrat South Face. Volume I") is a climbing guidebook authored by Luis Alfonso and published by La Noche del Loro in 2018.

This 288-page guide, written in Spanish, focuses on single-pitch routes located in the lower areas of Montserrat's south face. It provides detailed information on various climbing sectors, including access routes, equipment recommendations, and comprehensive descriptions of each climb. The guide is designed to assist climbers in navigating the diverse and intricate climbing opportunities available in this region of the Montserrat massif.

Montserrat. Ascensiones de leyenda

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Montserrat. Ascensiones de leyenda" ("Montserrat: Legendary Ascents") is a climbing guidebook authored by Antonio García Picazo, first published in 1990 and reissued in 2007 by Ediciones Desnivel.

This definitive edition features detailed descriptions of approximately 200 routes across 150 rock formations within the Montserrat massif. Each route is accompanied by practical information and meticulously updated topos, providing climbers with essential guidance on selecting appropriate routes, preparing equipment, and navigating the unique conglomerate rock of Montserrat. The author, a renowned expert on Montserrat, emphasizes the timeless appeal and inherent beauty of these classic ascents, making this guide an invaluable resource for climbers seeking to experience the legendary climbs of this iconic Spanish climbing destination.

Montserrat Free Climbs: The Very Best

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This book covers 1000 select climbs. Text is all in English and is available from the Climb Europe web site. While the guide is essential for the visiting climber, it is confusing due to the translation from Catalan and the maps that aren't to scale and without directional information.

Lleida Climbs

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Lleida Climbs describes a selected number of sport climbs in the province of Lleida to the west of Barcelona and stretching into the Pyrenees. This area of Spain is recognised as one of the finest sport climbing venues in Europe. In total 22 separate rock climbing areas are documented detailing almost 3,900 routes across a wide range of grades (F3 to F9b).

The style of climbing covered is huge ranging from; single and multi-pitch sport routes up to 100m long on excellent limestone rock; to the granite slabs and steep faces in the Pyrenees. Some of the well-known areas covered by this guidebook are Camarasa, Terradets, Santa Linya, Tartareu, Vilanova de Mela, and Cavallers.

The 22 climbing area covered in this Lleida Climbs Guidebook are:
Camarasa, St Llorenc de Montgai, Cubells, Alos de Balaguer, La Pauta, Santa Ana, Os de Balaguer, Tartareu, Santa Linya, Ager, Terradets, Vilanova de Meia, Abella de la Conca, Collegats, Oliana, Coll de Nargo, Perles, Canelles, Figols, Tres Ponts, Cavallers, and La Cova de Juncosa.

At the start of each area there is a location map along with the GPS co-ordinates for the parking areas. All the routes are illustrated on full colour photo-topos with French sport grades used throughout.

Publish in October 2019 this is the 3rd edition of this guidebook that has been complete revised. It now contains over 1,200 additional routes from the 2nd edition written in 2013, and more than 100 additional pages. The guidebook is written in Catalan, Castilian and English text throughout, and includes many excellent action photographs.

Number of pages is 472.
Size is 150mm x 210mm (A5 format).
ISBN is 9780956700650.

A55 Sport Climbs 3rd edition

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A climbing guide to the very accessible 18 sport crags and 437 routes with grades from F2 to F8c along the A55 expressway corridor in north Wales.

Site d'escalade de Fournet-Achez

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Céüse 2023 - Digital guidebook

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This latest edition features all the routes on the cliff: 900 pitches spread across 37 sectors and sub-sectors. Each one is accompanied by a photo and route illustration.
Various approaches are described precisely and supported by panoramic photos.
The author of these guidebooks, Laurent Girousse, is one of the main bolters of the crags around Gap.

Escalade autour de Gap

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Bilingual French/English

This digital guidebook is the electronic version of the hard copy guidebook of the same name.
You find it in the climbing app OmegaRoc
In addition to the Gap region, the guidebook covers the Dévoluy and the Champsaur massifs and, a little further north, the Valgaudemar massif and the Buëch valley. The guidebook presents more than twenty sport climbing sites, including the western part of Céüse*, the world famous sport crag , but also many multi-pitch routes generally fully bolted and at moderate level.

You can buy the whole guidebook or each crag individually.

Escalade autour de Gap

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Bilingual French/English

This digital guidebook is the electronic version of the hard copy guidebook of the same name.
You find it in the climbing app OmegaRoc
In addition to the Gap region, the guidebook covers the Dévoluy and the Champsaur massifs and, a little further north, the Valgaudemar massif and the Buëch valley. The guidebook presents more than twenty sport climbing sites, including the western part of Céüse*, the world famous sport crag , but also many multi-pitch routes generally fully bolted and at moderate level.

You can buy the whole guidebook or each crag individually.

Climbing in the Toulourenc Valley

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This digital guidebook is the electronic version of the book "Escalade dans la vallée du Toulourenc".
It presents the crags of Saint-Léger-du-Ventoux and its surroundings. Routes are drawn on "zoomable" photos.
This guidebook has been produced by the main route bolters themselves and 100% of their profits are used to maintain the crags of the valley.

Le Chaos de Targasonne

Highly recommended book. Many problems on MP named with numbers are reference this book.
Pros
-Great maps to navigate the complicated boulder field
-Comprehensive
-Well organized

Cons
-Awkward size
-No problem descriptions
-Minimum photos and no topos

Klettersteigführer Österreich

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Overview over about 450 Via Ferratas in Austria. The book is in german, but contains short descriptions in englich for all tours.

Roca Verde – Spain

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climbing guidebook to the Cordillera Cantabrica climbing region of Northwest Spain. It includes the regions of Asturias, Cantabria and Leon. Inside find the best sport climbing crags and routes in these regions. With over 50 crags, 239 sectors and nearly 3500 routes; an overview of the bouldering; links to videos and over 200 full colour action photos this is the definitive guide to the Roca Verde region. Select guide in both English and Spanish.

Climbing Guidebook: Leonidio & Kyparissi

Published by the Panjika Coop in 2018. Fantastic guidebook with thousands of routes and color photos. Great directions to all sectors. Great index with trailhead locations, approach times, sun shade info, and breakdown of routes by grade at each crag. Many of the proceeds from the guidebook go towards equipping and maintaining routes. Obtainable at the Panjika Cafe and other locations in town. Highly recommended. Can sometimes find through online sources.

Spain: El Chorro

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The below is an excellent guide book:

Published by Rockfax this rock climbing guidebook for El Chorro describes all the bolted sports routes to be found in the huge limestone gorge of El Chorro and the surrounding area. El Chorro is located in the hills 50km inland from Malaga and is one of Spain’s most famous sport climbing destinations. This guidebook details the 10 major sport climbing areas within El Chorro including Les Frontales, The central gorge, Los Cotos and Makinodromo. Also included are the surrounding crags of Mijas, Turon, Desplomilandia, Valle de Abdalajis, El Torcal, Villanueva de Cauche, Poza de la Mona, Puerto Rico, and Pinares de San Anton. In total over 1,500 individual routes are described across a good range of grades.

All the routes are shown on colour photo topos, along with a short description. At the start of each crag there is a location map, and a good description giving a general overview of the crag and type of rock climbing to be found there. At the start of the guidebook there is comprehensive information about the logistics of climbing in El Chorro including how to get there, accommodation, and eating options.

Published by Rockfax in December 2018 this guidebook is in English text throughout. It has been fully revised and is now nearly double the size of the previous edition that was published in 2008. It also provides the latest information on accessing the routes in the central gorge by either using the now refurbished Caminito del Rey walkway or via a beautiful and spectacular walk.

Number of pages is 360.
Size is 150mm x 210mm

Freyr

Local Guidebook is written in both French and German with excellent route maps with introduction also written in English. Can be picked up from the fry shop across the highway from the main parking lot for €30

Climbing in Val Gardena - Dolomites

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70 select multi-pitch alpine climbs in the Val Gardena area, including climbs on the Sella massif, Odle, Cir, Mont de Stevia, Puez, Marmolada and Sassolungo.

Climbing in Val Gardena - Dolomites

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70 select multi-pitch alpine climbs in the Val Gardena area, including climbs on the Sella massif, Odle, Cir, Mont de Stevia, Puez, Marmolada and Sassolungo.

Climbing in Val Gardena - Dolomites

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70 select multi-pitch alpine climbs in the Val Gardena area, including climbs on the Sella massif, Odle, Cir, Mont de Stevia, Puez, Marmolada and Sassolungo.

Climbing in Val Gardena - Dolomites

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70 select multi-pitch alpine climbs in the Val Gardena area, including climbs on the Sella massif, Odle, Cir, Mont de Stevia, Puez, Marmolada and Sassolungo.

Escalada Tenerife

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New book published in 2019. Covers Arico area, Guaría, Las Cañadas national park and others.

Toscana e Isola d'Elba

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Falesie e vie moderne

Dalkey Quarry Rock Climbing Guide

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Detailed pocket size guidebook that covers the Upper Cliffs, the West Valley, and the East Valley of the Dalkey Quarry outside of Dublin Ireland. The book includes thorough route descriptions, grades, and pictures to help navigate all aspects of the quarry.

100 plus belles grandes voies de Provence

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The guide book describes a selection of 100 of the best multi pitch climbs in Provence, including routes from 4c to 7b french grades, entirely bolted or trad. The book explains the access, grades, orientation and photo topos for each routes.
Written in french

Finale Climbing

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The latest and greatest guide to climbing in Finale Ligure. Local guide Marco "Thomas" Tomassini has explored and details hundreds of area areas and 2,500+ single and multipitch routes. Comprehensive guide to the climbing, history, and geology of the area. GPS waypoints help locate trails and climbs.

Guidebook

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A free guidebook version for print out can be found on the homepage of the Refugio Alto Mijares.

Gran Canaria Sport Climbing Guidebook

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The Climbo Guidebook is intended for rock climbers of all levels interested in exploring Gran Canaria’s routes. With an easy and accessible method you will be able to orient yourself around the most popular areas on the island and get to know its main crags. Thanks to close contact with equippers and experienced rock climbers this guide offers you the exclusive technical information you will need to explore securely the different ravines on the island.
This Climbo Guide will not only help you expand your rock climbing expertise and knowledge, but will accompany you in this adventure while you discover the natural beauty of the island and its people.

Kletterführer Bochumer Bruch

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A brilliant little pdf guidebook to the quarry can be had for free at the above link.

Klettergarten Stetten im Remstal

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A mini-guidebook just for Stetten.

Sportkletterführer Oberammergau

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sportclimbing in Oberammergau

Chiemgau Rock

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climbing between Inn and Saalach. In English!

Bayerische Alpen Band 1

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climbing in Chiemgau and Berchtesgaden

München rockt!

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Climbing in Konstein, Berg am Starnberger See, Oberammergau (Frauenwasserl, Kraxentrager), Kochel, Bad Heilbrunn, Brauneck, Roß- und Buchstein, and climbing gyms in the area of Munich

Schwarze Säulen - Kletterführer Mayen

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A must for crack climber!
language german, english
336 pages
edition 2013

Mont-Blanc, Les plus belles courses: Rocher, neige, glace et mixte

This large format book is destined to be as much of a classic as the original book by Gaston Rebuffat of a similar title.

The book is organized from easy to most difficult best routes in the range, with excellent color photos, route topos, recommended gear list and route descriptions. Some routes are the same as in the original Rebuffat route list, but many are new additions only recently accessible with modern ice climbing tools and techniques which were not available in the early seventies.

Snow, Ice and Mixed The guide to the Mont Blanc Range: Volumes I and II

This is the comprehensive guidebook to the range for all things snow, ice and mixed. It does not include any rock route information. Available in both French and English

Gower Rock

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The most popular guide for the area is this new selective guide. It aims to document the best of the established trad lines, as well as the newly-added sport climbing on the peninsula.

The Roaches

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Staffordshire Gritstone
The Roaches
The Definitive Guide

The BMC have really pulled out the stops in producing this excellent guidebook, one of the best in the country. Comprehensive coverage of the Staffordshire gritstone outcrops, including:
The Roaches
Hen Cloud
Ramshaw Rocks
Newstones to Back Forest
The Churnet

The descriptions are colourful, the photos inspiring, and the historical anecdotes interesting and entertaining. In summary, this book is a must-have for the occasional visitor, the seasoned local, or any climber who just wants a good read!

West Country Climbs

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The Rockfax select guide to the region, covering Avon & Somerset, Dorset and Devon & Cornwall (inland and coastal). In the usual Rockfax style, the guide is very clear and easy to use: an essential purchase for the occasional (or even frequent) visitor.

Coverage is good across most major crags/areas (except Cheddar Gorge and Lundy which, although mentioned, are not described in any detail) and quite a lot of minor areas, allowing you to escape the crowds.

South West Climbs

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An excellent, extensive work in two volumes, covering the best of the climbing in the South West of the UK. Volume 1 (2012) covers Gloucestershire, Somerset and Dorset; while volume 2 (2014) covers the rest (Cornwall, Devon, Lundy and even the Channel Islands).

Plaisir Jura

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Areas currently in MP:
Balsthal - Brückenwand
Balsthal - Klus
Moutier
Schauenburgflue

Guidebook in German, French, and English. Covers a broad range of the Jura climbs, including some areas in France and Germany.

Costa Daurada

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Costa Daurada is a select book covering the crags of the Sierra del Prades, including Siurana. This book is far from comprehensive, but with nearly 200 routes, it probably has enough to keep most folks busy for a short vacation, and is a better option than the spartan & expensive local guide. This book offers star ratings, text descriptions (for some of the routes) & photographs, unlike the local guide, which states only the name & grade of each route. As a Rockfax guide, it is entirely in English.

Unfortunately the guide is rather out of date (published in 2002), and omits several excellent crags, most noteably La Siuranella, El Cargol, & L'Isabel. This book is intended for international travelers, and therefore offers some useful travel beta. A good choice for the budget-minded traveler planning to visit multiple crags, or only planning a few days at Siurana.

The Mountain Men

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Here's a review by Colin Wells of On The Edge Magazine (posted at planetFear.com):

What’s the gist?
Eccentric elements of the late Victorian & Edwardian bourgeoisie invent mad new British sport one drizzly Easter bank holiday. It involves slimy gullies, waxed moustaches, Meerschaum pipes, and standing on each others’ shoulders in a manfully, but vaguely homo-erotic way. Rock climbing is born!
Are they any good?
In other hands, the narrative could have been as dry as a gentleman’s snuff box but ex-ITN newshound Hankinson employs his journalistic skills to great effect, bringing the landscape and the characters of the protean Edwardian climbing scene come alive as if it were but yesterday. The Mountain Men recalls the hard nuts who grappled with the Welsh volcanic battlements of Snowdonia, which is both educational and entertaining.

Rock Climbing in Snowdonia

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Even though it's a select there's a big collection of routes in this guide, and not just the total classics - more than enough for a climber making a vacation visit. Due to space constraints the descriptions are not as colorful as the individual guidebooks, but it's great value.

A must have for anyone interested.

Paul Williams was a well-known rock climber and mountain photographer. He died at the age of 49 in a climbing accident on Froggatt Edge in 1995.

Ibiza Sport Climbs

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1st Edition guidebook from Oxford Alpine Club, describing more than 630 bolted sport routes across Ibiza.

Harz Rocks 2 - Kletterführer Harz und Vorland

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Guidebook for all Harz venues (except "Okertal" which is showcased in Harz Rocks 1)
From GeoQuest:
Alle Klettergebiete im Harz und im Harzvorland auf 384 Seiten detailliert beschrieben von Axel Hake. Außer das Okertal, das ist bereits im Harz Rocks 1 enthalten. Von den Bodensteiner Klippen im Nordwesten bis zum Steinbachtal im Osten bis hin zu den Felsen im Südharz werden im Harz Rocks 2 alle Klettermöglichkeiten des Harzes beschrieben. Der Harz bietet dabei eine unglaublich große Gesteinsvielfalt: Sandstein, Kalk und vor allem: Granit!

Farbige Fototopos, viele Übersichts- und Detailkarten, üppigst bebildert mit Kletter- und Stimmungsbildern sowie Zusatzinformationen zu den wichtigsten Akteuren der Kletterszene und den erstaunlichen Sehenswürdigkeiten des nördlichsten deutschen Mittelgebirges. Die Teilgebiete:

– Bodensteiner Klippen (inklusive der kürzlich fürs Klettern freigegebenen Felsen)
– Nordharz (Felsen bei Bad Harzburg)
– Oberharz (Felsen bei Schierke)
– Rübeland (Kalkstein, Marmor und Melaphyr)
– Harzvorland (weiche Sandfelsen und quarzitische Härtlinge entlang der Teufelsmauer)
– Steinbachtal (das Granitgebiet hat unglaublich viele neue Routen!)
– Ilfelder Gebiet (Stille und abgelegene Felsen)
– Südharz (u.a. Ruine Scharzfels und Römerstein)
– Westharz (Felsen bei Clausthal-Zellerfeld)
– inklusive: Eiskletterguide!

Harz Rocks 1 - Okertal

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Rough translation from the publisher (Geoquest):
Climbing in the western part of Harz is purely on granite. Rough but charming climbs are located in a beautiful natural environment.
Old forests with beautifully formed crags sometimes right next to streams make Harz one of the most picturesque climbing areas north of the Alps. Sport and trad routes coexist and some of the best pure crack routes of northern Germany can be found in the region. The area is a great alternative to the more popular (and often crowed) limestone area Ith.
The guidebook includes perfect pictures showing the routes, detailed information about access to individual crags, route descriptions, star rating, and suggested gear to bring.

Harz West and Harz Ost

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Two guidebooks which divide the Harz into two halves. In total, they're about 300 pages and €40+.

Harz Block

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bouldern in and around the Harz
412 pages
German / English

Bodensteiner Sandsteinklippen

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Guide for the rocks of the small but beautiful climbing area "Bodensteiner Sandsteinklippen" (Hainberg)
86 pages
language german
edition 2008

veneto region rock climbing

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the website has a ton of info from every activity, but this link should take you to Veneto region. if not just surf the site.
Rumor has it you can get a photocopy guide from the bar in town. Forgot to ask last time we were there.

Klättring på Kullaberg

THE guidebook to climbing at Kullaberg.
In Swedish. Crag "GPS" coordinates are in UTM (Northing, Easting).
Convert to lat/long with N to W zone 33 and WGS84 Datum, e.g. using
https://www.engineeringtoolbox.com/utm-latitude-longitude-d_1370.html

Keltenkalk IV

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5000 climbing routes and boulders from the Vienna Woods to Semmering.

Climbing in the Calanques - Digital version

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This digital guidebook is the digital version of the hard copy book of the same name.

Climbing in the Calanques

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This comprehensive guidebook presents all the routes (single pitches, multipitches, bolted or trad, aid climbing) in this amazing limestone mountain range touching the Mediterranean sea.The 616 pages present each crag with photo topos and all the information needed (heights, access, orientation, GPS position, gear).
At the moment the book is available on the internet from https://www.baechli-bergsport.ch/ or https://www.pizbube.ch/ or http://www.kletterfuehrer.net . It is also directly available in climbing stores in Marseille (Vieux Campeur) and bookshops in Cassis.
The Calanques climbing guidebook (new English version)

We spent so many years working on this collection of information, tracking the original routes… so many months climbing up the numerous trad or bolted routes… This guidebook is a large selection of climbing routes in the Calanques. It is the continuation of the previous guidebooks published by the CT13 FFME. We tried hard to meet several criteria: publish a guidebook in a single volume, provide a description of the Calanques that is as thorough as possible, meet climbers’ expectations and preferences, and arouse interest in all types of climbing. That is why we chose to present several new areas that were not described in previous guidebooks. This guidebook is not exhaustive when compared with a collection of 10 complete guidebooks that were published a while ago by Alexis Lucchesi. We cannot claim to be exhaustive because anyone can find traces of climbing or equipment on any cliff, even unexpected ones. Climbers are more modest than we can imagine, and some climbers who discover new routes do not feel the need to shout it from the rooftops! For the topographer, the collection and verification of information is a real vocation. We could never thank our twenty or so diligent collaborators enough. Some helped the editorial team, while others provided us with information, comments, criticism, pictures etc. During our research, we noticed that our work created many expectations but also, sometimes, concern.
Hopefully we managed to fulfil these expectations. Moreover we would like to reassure people concerned about the consequences of this guidebook on the affluence of tourists. Nowadays climbers can choose from a wide range of guidebooks about the Calanques, in French and various foreign languages. There are also many websites dedicated to climbing in the Calanques. This area has growing international reputation over the past decade. The creation of the Calanques National Park has also contributed to public awareness of this area. We would be honoured if this modest book could in some way influence the future of the Calanques. We also wondered whether there would be sufficient demand for a book, because social networks already provide access to detailed information about almost any climbing crag. We won’t solve the dispute between books and the internet here, but we think that both are complementary, and are not competitive. Moreover, a paper guidebook establishes an essential database that can be used by rescue teams in the case of an accident. Finally, libraries are the most reliable places to keep a record of this intangible climbing heritage. In conclusion, we would like to remind climbers that our sport is a marvellous natural activity, but it also involves risks and hazards that should not be underestimated. Each climber should be careful, respectful and use careful judgement in evaluating these risks while climbing. Only then can you fully enjoy all the wonderful moments spent between the sky and the earth or the sky and the sea.

France : Côte d’Azur

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This book covers 10 different regions in Southern France, including Les Calanques. It's not comprehensive for any area, but it should offer a great introduction to the classics. It includes the most popular crags and calanques of Les Calanques region. The book includes a variety of difficulties and styles of climbing, from steep single pitch sport routes to full day adventure climbs.

100 plus belles grandes voies de Provence

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The guide book describes a selection of 100 of the best multi pitch climbs in Provence, including routes from 4c to 7b french grades, entirely bolted or trad. The book explains the access, grades, orientation and photo topos for each routes.
Written in french

Falaises de Corse - Sport climbing in Corsica

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bilingual English/French
This climbing guidebook lists almost all the sport crags of Corsica. It presents 2700 routes spread over 87 sites, including 62 multi-pitch routes and 2 bouldering sites.
It provides all the necessary information: access, type of climbing, height of the routes etc. Most of the time, routes are drawn on pictures.
A digital version is available in the climbing app OmegaRoc (free for the owners of the hard copy book).

Grandes Voies de Corse - Multi-pitch climbs in Corsica

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Bilingual English and French
This guidebook describes 110 routes of all levels, from pure trad to fully bolted and everything in between. They are scattered across all massifs in Corsica except Bavella, for which a specific topo guide has been created.
For each route there is all info needed: Road access, approach, gear etc.. and a precise route description pitch by pitch for trad routes. Routes are drawn on a photo of the rock face.

Bavella Corsica

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A well done guide for the famous Bavella (granite) region of Corsica. In English and French. It's a best-of guide that presents details on 150 multi-pitch traditional routes up to 14 pitches long.

Blokopedia

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Website that compiles most of the bouldering and sport climbing in Galicia, especially everything that was notincluded in guidebooks but also useful beta for the approaches with coordinates and location of the sectors ofthe different crags.

Guía de Escalada Tradicional en Faro de Budiño

Trad climbing in Faro de Budiño, one of the main trad climbing areas of Galicia and the Iberian northwest.

Pena Corneira, Guía de Búlder

Contains almost all the bouldering in the important Pena Corneira area.

Boulder en Galicia. Zona norte

Contains most of the bouldering of A Coruña and Lugo provinces, including the famous Costa da Morte area.

Galicia Vertical

Classic guidebook. Available online in some sources.

Rocha Nai

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Guidebook that includes most of the sport climbing in Galicia.

Meteora - Klettern Band II

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Updated volume of the 1986 guidebook.

Meteora - Klettern und Wandern

The original guidebook. Somewhat difficult to comprehend...

Out of print. Somewhat necessary to understand the updated volume 2.

FEATURED: Klattring i Bohuslan

Published in 2015, this modern guidebook contains route descriptions, photos, maps and topos of almost all of the developed cliffs in Bohuslan. The guide is written in Swedish but each area has an introduction and directions in English.

Roca Verde 3

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This new edition is bigger and better than ever and is totally revised and updated. It’s jam-packed with even more crags and routes across the regions of Asturias, Cantabria and Leon in north-west Spain. This time it has 80 crags, 280 sectors and nearly 4500 routes.

Climbing in Athens

May be somewhat out of date', yet can be useful for ""forgotten"" crags and a peak at recent local history'.
Bilingual, (Greek / English) (ISBN: 9789608195615)

Athens Climbing Guidebook: The Definitive Guide for the City's Sport Climbing

The most current guide book for Athens area, covers 33 crags and more than 1100 sport routes. (ISBN: 9786188111905)

France : Côte d’Azur

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This book covers 10 different regions in Southern France, including the Verdon Gorge. It's not comprehensive for any area, but it should offer a great introduction to the classics. It includes the most popular crags of the Verdon Gorge region. The book includes a variety of difficulties and styles of climbing, from steep single pitch sport routes to full day adventure climbs.

100 plus belles grandes voies de Provence

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The guide book describes a selection of 100 of the best multi pitch climbs in Provence, including routes from 4c to 7b french grades, entirely bolted or trad. The book explains the access, grades, orientation and photo topos for each routes.
Written in french

Toscana e Isola D'Elba

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This guidebook is the definitive rock climbing and sport climbing guidebook for the Tuscany region of Italy. The majority of the climbing is situated to the west of Florence around the towns of Pisa, Viareggio, Carrara, Massa, and Lucca. Also included are crags on the island of Elba (Isola D’Elba).

The guidebook describes 87 major crags and details 1,000’s of routes, across a wide range of grades. The climbing to be found in Tuscany is very diverse and this is very well reflected within the guidebook. It covers everything from single pitch sport routes to long multi-pitch routes, including some big wall bolted routes up to 550m long.

At the start of each crag, there is information regarding exposure to the sun, altitude, how good the parking is, how popular it is, and the general beauty of the crag. Each crag has a location map, and a good description giving a general overview of the area and type of rock climbing to be found there. All the climbs are described on clear topo diagrams with French grades.

Published in February 2016 by Versante Sud this is the 4th edition of this guidebook and is in Italian text throughout.

Alpen en bloc 1

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Bouldering guidebook.

Sport Climbing in the Dolomites

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A fairly comprehensive guide to sport climbing in the Dolomites. In Italian, German and English. Descriptions are sparse but adequate.

Classic Dolomite Climbs

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Out of print, but still a good guide to some of the best multi-pitch climbs in the Dolomites.

Climbing Guide Labské Údolí

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Topo guide that describes the routes in the Elbe Valley (Labské Údolí) between Decin and the German border.

1st edition 2019
528 pages, topos, photos, maps and insider tips
format 19 x 19 cm (quadratic), maps, GPS-data, many pictures
German and English.

Paklenica

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The complete guide to climbing in Paklenica - well worth the purchase. Written in several languages with clear photos and routes well-marked. 7th edition 2017, regularly updated.

Latest guide book

Most recent edition is 2016. 40 euros at many places in Masouri.

2018 update available at Glaros Snack Bar in Masouri for a 5 euro donation to the bolt fund.

Guidebook

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Aris Theodoropoulos has done an astounding job on the guidebook. I'd venture to say it is the best guide I've seen. You can get one in Massouri at many of the climbing and tourist shops. If you want to study it ahead of time go to:
http://climbkalymnos.com/
Aris is active on the forums and new routes are listed there.
BUY THE BOOK! Leave it on the coffee table, display it in a Argon filled glass case... whatever you want - just buy it.

Bayerische Voralpen

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Good topos and maps describe the climbing destinations between Kochel and Kampenwand, which offer routes ranging in length from single to 8-pitches and difficulties from 5.3 to 5.13.

Alpinkletterführer Karwendel

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Not only are Alpine classics in perfect rock described here, but also modern alpine sport climbing and kid-friendly crags.

Alpinkletterführer Wetterstein Nord

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Many alpine destinations around Wetterstein mixed in with some consumer-friendly sport crags.

Bayerische Alpen Band 3

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Guidebook for areas from Bayrischzell through Benediktbeuern

Bayerische Alpen Band 2

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Climbing guidebook for the Bavarian Alps, Out of Rosenheim & Kufstein. Sport climbing in den Bavarian Alps.

Bornholm on the Rocks

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Climbing guidebook in German and English for the island of Bornholm.

Allgäu-Rock

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Climbing guidebook to Allgäu

Allgäu-Block

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Bouldering guidebook for Allgäu

Allgäu und Ammergau

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Allgäu and Ammergau compact

Donautal

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Climbing in the Donautal and Zollernalb

Best of Schwäbische Alb

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A collection of great climbs in the Schwäbische Alb

Blautal

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Climbing in Ach Valley and Blau Valley – round of Blaubeuren

Uracher Alb

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Climbing in Ermstal, Echaz Valley and Lauter

Lenninger Alb

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climbing in the area of lenninger alb

Ostalb

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Climbing areas in the eastern part of Schwäbische Alb

Schwarzwald Süd

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Climbing in the southern half of the Black Forest including around Freiburg

Schwarzwald Nord

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Climbing in the northern half of the Black Forest, including Battert

Stuttgart rockt!

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Climbing around Stuttgart, Nagoldtal, Hessigheimer rock gardens, Stetten

Klettern am Haardtrand

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Climbing in the haardt, between Landau and Bad Dürkheim

Pfalz

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In general, route development in the Pfalz has slowed, so while you can certainly get this brand new guidebook with up-to-date routes, an older guidebook would also suffice.

Südlicher Frankenjura

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Climbing in Altmühltal, Danube Gorge, Konstein, Laber- and Naabtal

Bouldern Odenwald

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Bouldering guidebook for the Odenwald

Odenwald

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Up-to-date guidebook for climbing in Odenwald.

Ostbayern

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This out-of-print guidebook is to be replaced in the 3rd quarter of 2016.

BlocReich

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The bouldering guidebook to Thüringen.

Steinreich

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At the moment sold out, but a new one is coming.

Der Elbsandsteinführer

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A facsimile of a previous guidebook which has since gone out of print. This one, too, is going out of print, so get it fast if you want one. It's written by Bernd Arnold and describes the best routes in Elbsandstein. A great general guidebook to the area.

Kletterführer Elbtal

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The climbing guidebook for the Bohemian Switzerland area of Elbsandstein.

Topoführer Bielatal

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Climbing guidebook for the valley Bieletal

Topoführer Rathen und Wehlen

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Guidebook for areas around Rathen and Wehlen

TOPO-Kletterführer - Ostteil Sächsische Schweiz

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Your general go-to book for climbing in Elbsandstein. If you're just visiting and don't want to stay in one small area, this would be a good one to get for a general overview of the whole Elbsandstein area. However, depicted climbs are in the Sächs. scale of 6 and above. Thus, if you're a beginner or uncomfortable with climbing here, this guidebook might not be too useful.

Vogtland

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Out of print guidebook for the Vogtland.

Boulderführer Chemnitztal

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The bouldering guidebook for the areas around Chemnitz.

Glück Auf!

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All you need to know about climbing in the Erzgebirge.

Kletter- und Boulderführer Ostsachsen

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Though most of this book depicts climbing in the Elbsandstein area, some of the climbing is also found in Erzgebirge. It details the locations where you can find sport climbing and bouldering.

Builderingführer Mainz & Wiesbaden

A unique kind of guidebook providing buildering locations in the areas of Mainz and Wiesbaden. The guidebook is out of print.

Rhein-Main Gebiet

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208 pages in German about climbing in the Taunus and around Frankfurt.

Ruhrgebiet 3.0

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Published in 2009, this edition of the climbing guidebook for the Ruhrgebiet features 190 pages of maps, pictures, and descriptions of 40 different climbing spots. Among these are climbing gyms, artificial walls, natural rock and quarries.

Land der tausend Berge

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Sauerland compact
192 pages
language german
edition 2013/14

Göttinger Wald & Hessische Schweiz

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Climbing at the sandstone of the area Göttingen
Mariaspring, Knubbelwand, Hauwand, Schlageterstein, Schaukelwand, Appenroder Wand, Rote Wand, Leuchtetal, die Türme, Freie Klippe, Reiffenhausen, Arenshausen sowie Hessische Schweiz
224 pages
language german
edition 2015

Aufschwung Ost

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Bouldering and Buildering guidebook for central Germany.

Rotgelbes Felsenland - Klettern in Mitteldeutschland

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In both English (though limited) and German, this very modern guidebook details the climbing throughout the Halle / Leipzig area.

Hoch im Norden

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An excellent guidebook, completely in color, which describes 26 main areas (of which Ith is one) in its 500 pages.

Dickes B

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Dieses Bild anzeigen Klettern im Teutoburger Wald: Dörenther Klippen und Halleluja-Steinbruch

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This is the only guidebook for the region. Fortunately, it's also a very good one! Well-researched and with good descriptions, this guidebook leaves almost nothing to be desired.

Kletterführer Zittauer Gebirge

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An excellent guide composed and written by local Jürgen Schmeißer, providing detailed information and topos for all areas, formations and crags in the Zittau Mountains (Zittauer Gebirge).

Scottish Rock Climbs

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A popular (very) select guidebook, covering over 1200 routes across most of the main climbing areas in Scotland. This guidebook is great for the occasional visitor, but it must be emphasized that it really just scratches the surface: there are 11 comprehensive guidebooks (of a similar size) covering the same area as this one!

Frankenjura Extreme

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Last but not least is this small and abridged guidebook from Sebastian Schwertner, written for extreme climbers. This guidebook details, in English, the places you'll want to go in the northern Frankenjura if you warm up on 5.11. It is definitely written for the visiting climber and is therefore probably the best guidebook for the area for those of you thinking of coming for a visit. If you're interested in buying it beforehand you can get it at the given link, or I'll sell you my copy for €5 and you can pick it up from me when you get here.
To clarify, the book provides directions and descriptions for hard crags, which also often contain easier routes. So it's not exclusively for hard climbs.

Northern Frankenjura

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If you want it all in one volume, this is it. Though it was written in 2010, you've still got a lifetime's worth of routes here and don't need to fork out the €60 to get the brand new Schwertner guidebooks. The organization of this book is a little different from the rest as it doesn't need to divide the Frankenjura into two sections. Also, the book, as are the Schwertner books, is written entirely in German.

Northern Frankenjura 1 & 2

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These are the only guidebooks which provide descriptions in English. Parts 1 and 2 are laid out very similarly to the corresponding "Band 1" and "Band 2" written by Sebastian Schwertner, however the topos are more 3 dimensional. These are also not as up to date as the Schwertner guidebooks.

Northern Frankenjura Part 2

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This newest release from Sebastian Schwertner covers the southern areas of the northern Frankenjura. The areas described are: Walberla, Trubachtal, Betzensteiner Gebiet, Spieser Gebiet, Schnaittacher Gebiet, Pegnitztal, Krottenseer Forst, Hirschbachtal, Königsteiner Gebiet, Lehental, Högenbachtal, Förrenbachtal and Lauterbachtal. Unfortunately, the "areas" described here do not directly correspond to those here on MP. They are more generalized, whereas those here on MP tend to go parking parking lot, and then into further detail of which crags are accessed from these parking lots.

Northern Frankenjura Part 1

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This is the newest release from Sebastian Schwertner covering the northern half of the northern Frankenjura. The described areas are: Leinleitertal, Wiesenttal, Gößweinstein, Püttlachtal, Weihersbachtal, Klumpertal, Ailsbachtal, Paradiestal, Kaiserbachtal, Scheßlitzer Gebiete, Staffelberg, Kleinziegenfelder Tal, Bärental and Zillertal. Unfortunately, these "areas" don't have any correspondence with those included here on MP.

Gastlosen.ch

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A comprehensive guide with very nice combination of photos and drawings to direct you to the right area (and then sub area, and then the peak..)

Valsertal

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Areas currently in MP:
Zervreilahorn

Very nice book for a relatively small area, the Valstertal region of Grabünden. All alpine (sport)climbing. High-quality book with pre-made topo cards to pull out for specific climbs.

Schweiz Extrem West

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Areas currently in MP:
Lehn
Lungern
Schillingsflüe

From the author:

In the Fall of 2009, after weeks had passed since the final copies of „Schweiz extrem, Band 1“ were sold out and a re-printing was imminent, I began work on the publication of the updated climbing guidebook which is here newly presented as „Schweiz extrem WEST“. The past months were interesting and educational. Though I was met with many new and invigorating experiences, I had hurdles to overcome as well. The workload behind the publishing of a guidebook of this caliper was unimaginable to me at the time. I also felt an obligation to maintain the same topo publishing standard established by Filidor in the past and continue the diligent research of the areas.
The impressive limestone walls of the Wenden with its annual international draw of so many ambitious climbers from all over the world convinced me to focus on this amazing climbing destination. Over 50 routes (many new since the previous edition) on the Wenden are included here. The Bernese Oberland and The Valais has innumerous sport climbing areas within a small region. Next to the classic and well known areas, new and exciting climbing areas are being discovered and getting developed. “Bolti“, for example, has so many routes to choose from, all with a casual approach time of less than 3 minutes! It takes a bit more time and effort to approach routes like the “Doldophin“ on the impressive SE face of the Doldenhorn, but absolute awesome alpine ambience is guaranteed.
I hope with this new edition of the guidebook in hand, you are inspired for the upcoming climbing season and have a great time climbing. Most importantly, have fun!

Skalky

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Climbing guidebook to Eastern Slovakia

Text in Slovak and English

Greece - Sport Climbing: The Best of

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Updated 2017 2nd edition which has been expanded and revised.

In English!

31 crags spread across Greece. Does not include Kalymnos.

Greece, Sport Climbing: The best of

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Greece is a sunny country with blue skies, gorgeous beaches and rugged mountains. As a climbing destination it is mostly known thanks to Kalymnos, the 'gold standard' of sport climbing worldwide. Meanwhile, the cliffs in the rest of this stunning country remain a well-kept secret.

This book will introduce you to the best sport crags in the rest of Greece. It will help you discover world class venues combining Kalymnos-quality cliffs with beautiful countryside, no crowds and perfect conditions.

Created by the same team behind the successful Kalymnos edition, in the same style and quality, this guide book features full-color pages, custom photo-topos and maps, a crag planner and select routes in 29 different crags around Greece, including:

The 'sacred'' conglomerate towers of Meteora
The Kalymnos-style sport crags of Pyli and Mouzaki
More hardcore sport climbing at Chatzouri, Alepochori and Kleisoura in the Patras area
The solid limestone massif of Varasova, which rises from the sea to 917
The up-and-coming crags of Leonidio and other outstanding cliffs in the Peloponnese (Nafplio, Zobolo, Lagada and Nedousa)
The islands of Anafi and Symi, two little gems of the Aegean
Three crags on the famous island of Crete: Voulismeno Aloni, Plakias and Tersanas Cave (also know as the 'new Grande Grotta!')
Select crags in the Athens area, the only capital with such concentration of quality climbing so close to the city.

This guide book does not include the crags of Kalymnos.

Penjanje u Srbiji (Climbing in Serbia)

This guidebook is really useful and it contains list of the most of climbing places in Serbia. It has list of multi-pitch and trad routes and as well as sport climbing routes. This book is in Serbian.

Portugal Rock Climbing Guidebook

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This guidebook describes the best rock climbing found in Portugal, covering the whole of the country from Meadinha in the north, and many crags around Lisbon to Sagres in the south. There is a great variety of climbing to be found in Portugal, from trad and sport, to bouldering and deep water soloing (DWS) – all of which are covered in this guidebook.

The guidebook is split into 14 main areas and describes 41 different crags across the country. This includes the wild granite mountains of the Serra da Estrela, the famous bouldering at Sintra near Lisbon, limestone sport climbing at Redinha, and deep water soling at Sagres in the Algarve.

The 14 main areas are as follows: Meadinha, Santo Tirso, Serra de Passos, Serra da Estrela, Penha Garcia, Serra do Sico, Reguengo do Fetal, Cabo Carvoeiro, Montejunto, Sintra, Arrabida, Escusa, Rocha da Pena, and Sagres.

Thousands of routes and boulder problems are described in this guidebook. All the routes are shown on colour topos, and all the bouldering problems are shown on boulder maps. At the start of each crag there is a description of the style and character of the climbing to be found, approach map, access information, and QR codes for the parking areas.

Number of pages is 448.
Size is 210mm x 151mm (A5 Format).

Klettern im leichten Fels

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Easy multi pitch routes (2 bis 4 UIAA) from Bodensee to Wienerwald. Includes routes in Bayern snd Südtirol.

The book is full color and contains detailed topos of all routes. It is written in german, but it also includes short English abstracts with the most important information about each route.

Croatia Sport Climbing Guidebook

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Thorough guidebook to Croatia, covering all areas EXCEPT Paklenica, for which you'll need to buy the author's other book. Written in several languages, there's not much info to steer you towards one climb versus another, but it has good photos and data.

Escalades

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A guidebook of mostly Western Switzerland, written by two of the most prolific route developers in the area, the talented Claude and Yves Remy.

GLclimbs

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Areas currently in MP:
Weesen

A labor of love by Glarner locals. Beautiful photo topos, very useful for figuring out where the heck you are. Focus on the big routes in the Glarner Alps, also with detailed info for sport climbing areas like Weesen and Mettmenalp.

Plaisir Ost

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Areas currently in MP:
Äscher
Bockmattli
Chaemiloch
Cheselenflue
Furkhahorn
Ibergeregg
Lagalb
Melchsee-Frutt
Ofen
Steingletscher
Weesen
Zervreilahorn

Eastern Switzerland sport and alpine climbing for areas predominantly 6b and under.

Plaisir West vol 1 and vol 2

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Recently updated and broken into 2 volumes, make sure to check which one you actually need!

Areas currently in MP:
Eldorado
Gastlosen
Hintisberg
Riffelhorn
Sanetsch

Sport and alpine climbing in Western Switzerland, from Interlaken to Valais.

Plaisir Sud

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Areas currently in MP:
Arcegno
Ponte Brolla

Ticino/Tessin and northern Italy sport climbing. I've only used the older edition, but quite decent area topos and easy to decipher. In German/French/Italian.

Europe - Sport Vertical

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This is an overview book that sets out to list every single crag on the European continent a la Tim Toula's "Rock N' Road". Intended for a broad audience of various languages, the book uses an absurdly complex assortment of symbols & numbers to "describe" each crag without the use of text. The book is in full color, with plentiful glossy photos of various crags. This isn't a guidebook in the classic sense, but it can be a good way to learn about the locations & raw statistics of the multitude of little known crags in Europe. The book indicates number of routes, height of cliff, length of approach, sun exposure, and relative quality for more than 2600 sport, bouldering & alpine crags. The book also points you in the direction of the pertinent local guidebooks. Its a nice reference book, but probably not too useful once you're on the road. Set it on the coffee table or near your procelain throne for a few minutes of inspiration when the local weather is bad.

Rock Climbing Europe

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Rock Climbing Europe is the perfect starting point for Americans on their way to Europe. The book is far from comprehensive, so ensure that your destination is included before laying out $40 or so. If your destination is included, expect explicit, robust, American-style route descriptions (a rarity in European guides) & photo-topos, all prefaced with a good deal of "Lonely Planet"-style traveler information. The book also follows the Falcon Guide system of providing tips on lodging/camping and where to find amenities in the local area. The book is encyclopedic is size, so you may want to xerox the key sections if you're going for a short trip.