Bouldering in the Palatinate
Table of contents
- Introduction
- What is included?
- Bouldering Palatinate the beginnings
- Nature conservation & rules of conduct
- FAQs – Bouldering Palatinate
Introduction
Bouldering in the Palatinate: You’d think you’d find a piece of Fontainebleau here in Germany . Wonderfully grippy and compact sandstone awaits you. The Vorderpfalz region, near Mannheim , boasts more than 300 bouldering problems. From overhangs with holes and deep pockets to technically challenging slabs and endurance traverses , there’s something for everyone. Let yourself be enchanted by the stunning pine forests and unique views of the vineyards while bouldering in the Palatinate.
What is included?
Bouldering Palatinate: offered as a day tour. This includes coaching on the rock in English and/or German . We’ll show you step by step what to pay attention to when bouldering on sandstone. These primarily include safety and technical aspects and rules of conduct. But the most important thing is always fun! We’ll provide the crash pads. You’ll also receive professional photos from us after the tour so you have something to show when you get home. Everyone is responsible for their own food and drink. Need climbing shoes? No problem! You can rent them for a small additional charge. See you soon, we look forward to seeing you.
Bouldering Palatinate the beginnings
The real story begins in the 1970s with icons like Wolfgang Güllich, who early on embraced their passion in the Palatinate Forest and developed routes on the sandstone there. Most of the first ascents, however, date back to the 1990s and 2000s, creating a multitude of beautiful and also incredibly difficult bouldering problems.
Nature conservation & rules of conduct
In the Palatinate region, nature conservation is a top priority. Therefore, there are a few rules of conduct that should be strictly adhered to in order to preserve bouldering on the local sandstone for the future.
Due to bird breeding, the following rocks are closed from February 1st to August 1st each year.
- Buchholzfelsen
- Rödelstein
- Retschelfelsen
Furthermore, all local rules and prohibition signs must be followed in order not to disturb the wildlife.
Since the Palatinate sandstone is very soft and extremely fragile, you should definitely use magnesia sparingly or avoid it altogether. A magnesia ban already exists in the Haardt 1 area, where many rocks have been damaged by excessive magnesia use. Furthermore, please always use the marked paths. Nature will thank you!
FAQs – Bouldering Palatinate
Is there a minimum number of participants for the Bouldering Palatinate day tour?
Yes. The minimum number of participants for day tours is three.
What happens if Boulderwald has to cancel the Bouldering Palatinate day tour?
In the event of illness or similar on the part of the provider, all customers will receive a voucher of equivalent value for an equivalent travel event in the foreseeable future.
Can I buy gift vouchers from Boulderwald?
Yes. Simply send us an email inquiry to [email protected].
Can I cancel the purchase and what do I need to take into account?
Yes. The cancellation policy in the Terms and Conditions applies .
What if I get sick unexpectedly?
We cannot offer you a refund for this. We recommend that you take out travel cancellation insurance.