Overview
Grade: E
Total time: 55 mins
Climbing time: 20 mins
Approach time: 15 mins
Exit time: 20 mins
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Length: 90m
Total elevation: 50m
Altitude: 474m
Conquering the 'City Wall Klettersteig,' a formidable Grade E route, is more than just a climb; it's a profound test of grit, strength, and mental fortitude. From the outset, the route lunges skyward, demanding sustained effort. Sections are relentlessly vertical, often overhanging, requiring significant arm and core strength to pull through long stretches of artificial aids. The exposure is immense; below, the landscape drops away into a dizzying panorama. Each clipped carabiner, every carefully placed foot on a rung, is a conscious, strenuous act. The rock face feels alive, a silent, unyielding challenge that leaves no room for hesitation. Reaching the summit, the immediate exhaustion is quickly replaced by an overwhelming sense of accomplishment as breathtaking views unfold – a well-earned reward for the relentless ascent. The return journey is typically via a marked, often steep hiking trail, sometimes involving scrambling or even another, easier klettersteig section. It requires careful footwork and tired legs, but the mental release after the intense climb allows one to fully appreciate the surrounding alpine beauty. By the time you reach the valley floor, every muscle aches, but the memory of the 'City Wall Klettersteig' burns bright – an unforgettable encounter with an extreme vertical world.
