Overview
Grade: C
Total time: 30 mins
Climbing time: 15 mins
Approach time: 5 mins
Exit time: 10 mins
The Leipziger Kletterschule Klettersteig, graded C, offers a captivating and athletic via ferrata experience. While not at the extreme end of the difficulty spectrum, it demands a good level of fitness, especially upper body strength, and a comfortable familiarity with exposure. This Klettersteig is an excellent choice for those looking to advance their skills beyond beginner routes.
The route itself features sustained steep sections, often vertical, with fixed steel cables providing security and iron rungs and stirrups aiding ascent. Climbers will encounter a variety of challenges, including exposed traverses, potentially slightly overhanging sections, and ladders. The constant vertical gain ensures a rewarding workout and, upon reaching higher points, panoramic views of the surrounding landscape.
Essential gear includes a complete via ferrata set (harness, shock absorber, and two carabiners), a helmet, and gloves for hand protection against the steel cables. The Leipziger Kletterschule Klettersteig promises a thrilling day out and a significant sense of accomplishment for those who conquer its challenging passages.