Overview
Grade: 8-
Total time: 3 hrs
Climbing time: 2 hrs
Approach time: 15 mins
Exit time: 45 mins
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Length: 95m
Rope Length: 60m
Quickdraws: 10
Climbing 'Galadriels Spiegel - Grossofen' (grade 8-) in Grossofen is a true test of a climber's abilities. This route, with its evocative name suggesting beauty and a mirror-like challenge, lives up to its reputation. Graded 8- on the UIAA scale (equivalent to mid-7b French), it demands a blend of power, precise technique, and unwavering endurance. The rock quality at Grossofen is typically excellent, often limestone, providing intricate features like small crimps, pockets, or subtle slopers that characterize this grade. The crux often involves delicate balance or sustained powerful sequences. Successfully navigating 'Galadriels Spiegel' requires careful route-reading and efficient movement, pushing you to your physical and mental limits. It's a highly rewarding ascent, offering not just a fantastic physical challenge but often stunning views of the surrounding landscape from the anchors. A memorable achievement for any climber operating at this level.
