Climbing at Würzjoch - Passo delle Erbe in the Dolomites

The sports crag Würzjoch - Passo delle Erbe, at the base of the gigantic Peitlerkofel (Sass de Putia) in the Dolomites. Part 5 of the series 'Crags for each season' published together with Vertical-Life.info.
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Patxi Usobiaga climbing Shining (7a+).
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For several years now, the Dolomites have been turning into a popular destination not only for alpinists and alpine climbers, but also for sport climbers. Thanks to the unique limestone and the incomparable landscapes of rock towers and mountain massifs, the Dolomites have become part of the UNESCO World Heritage. The yellow and grey rock faces attract many climbers, seeking to measure themselves on those crags.

One of the most beautiful spots has been bolted in the last few years by locals: the Passo delle Erbe is composed of several huge blocks, that have fallen from the gigantic Sass Putia. This crag is ideal for hot summer and autumn day. It probably offers some of the most interesting sportclimbing routes of Alto Adige / Südtirol, for instance "Riss-Kant" (8a+). On the central part of the main sector, there are two lines waiting to be freed, certainly of a difficulty as hard as the 8th French grade. To the left, there is the – so far – hardest route "Camilotto" (8b), first climbed by the local Hannes Mantinger. Although there are also some easier routes, that are worth noting, the high difficulties dominate the climbing on the Passo delle Erbe. It is almost needless to say that the spot at the foot of the north face of Sass Putia accounts for an impressive panorama.

TOPO: Würzjoch - Passo delle Erbe


CRAGS FOR EACH SEASON

- Ciastlins, San Vigilio di Marebbe
- Stohlwond, Racines, Vipiteno 
- Salares, Valparola 
- Calamancina, San Vito lo Capo 
- Würzjoch - Passo delle Erbe, Dolomites

Sportclimbing in the Dolomites, Dolomiten – Dolomiti

Italian, German, English.
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by Vertical-Life.info, 2013




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