Description

Short, bouldery routes on peculiar conglomerate stone in a beautiful, temperate forest.

In the forest southwest of the small town of Nideggen a couple of conglomerate rock formations can be found which vary in height: from small boulder to high ball range up to sportclimbing lengths. Climbing is very accessible and popular. In summer, the forest offers a cool and tranquil setting for all day round climbing.

Many routes are sparsely bolted. Most routes do not have an anchor consisting of two independent bolts.

Please note that conglomerate rock has very particular properties. Be aware using traditional gear.

Nideggen - Hinkelsteine

The area is access sensitive!

Climbing is limited to 150 climbers per day in order to reduce the impact on the ecosystem. You have to buy a climbing pass ('Kletter ticket') which permits a full day of climbing and costs €5 (last verified July 2018). They are for sale at the local Aral gas station and the national park headquarter Nationalpark-Tor Nideggen (Im Effels 10 52385 Nideggen). Please respect this rule!

No littering, music or fires.