Demirkazik, Turkey, Rolando Larcher, Alessandro Larcher, Federica Mingolla

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Close to Heaven - Demirkazik

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The route line of 'Close to Heaven', Demirkazik, Turkey (Rolando Larcher, Alessandro Larcher, Federica Mingolla, summer 2025)

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First ascent

Alessandro Larcher, Rolando Larcher, Federica Mingolla, 29-31/07, 04/08, 09/08/2025. FFA: 11/08/2025

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Orientation

North

Length

750m

Height

3756m

Difficulty

7b+/7c max

Obligatory difficulty

Departure

Geyikbayiri, Antalya

Link

www.aladaglarcamping.com

Published on

03/02/2026

Route

Close to Heaven climbs the fantastic shield in the center of the north face of Demirkazik. The final part is a bit more alpine, easier but on more delicate rock. It was established ground-up in summer 2025 by Alessandro Larcher, Rolando Larcher and Federica Mingolla. The first free ascent, completed in 12 hours, took place on 11 August 2025.

Itinerary

P1: 6b, 55m, 10 bolts
P2: 5a, 50m, 4 bolts
P3: 6c, 45m, 6 bolts
P4: 6c, 30m, 5 bolts
P5: 6c, 35m, 6 bolts
P6: 7b+/7c, 60m, 5 bolts
P7: 7b, 40m, 6 bolts
P8: 7b, 45m, 9 bolts
P9: 6b, 40m, 6 bolts
P10: 3a, 60m, 2 bolts
P11: 6a, 60m, 5 bolts
P12: 5b, 45m, 3 bolts
P13, 6b, 55m, 7 bolts
P14: 3a, 55m, 3 bolts

Gear

14 quickdraws, a set of Totem cams up to size #2, and micro cams.

Notes

To avoid dangerous rockfalls, only climb the wall in stable weather conditions and late in the season, when there is no snow. After rain, wait two days before climbing!

Special thanks to our friends Recep, Zeinep, and Pelin.