Description

Meilahti hosts a large amount of climbing from very easy to very hard, and from very low to very tall routes. The rock quality is very smooth and routes offer varying styles to climb on. There's something for everyone.

The sectors at Meilahti vary heavily in rock quality, shade and surroundings.

Seaside sector has very smooth rock and some polished holds, due to being eroded by the sea. Routes at the sea cliff dry very quickly after the rain. It's too hot for hard bouldering in the summer months, but is an excellent choice early in spring or late in autumn. Or, alternatively a great spot to hang out during the summer months for easier bouldering.

The main wall and the sectors around it (Right side sectors) are the ones that host the original and oldest routes. Most of the bouldering there is high enough to be dangerous and to have bolts at the top for toprope practice. Small middle wall provides similar rock and shorter routes. The three sectors on the right side have great shade, and are good for climbing, even in the hottest summer months.

Left wall is a surprisingly new addition. There are some tricky lowballs for pygmies, higher easier routes and a couple of harder compression problems. Rock quality there is a good, but a lot shoddier compared to Seaside- and Right side sectors.

The three other sectors (Seurasaari, Bulge and Park) All together host 6 routes, and are far away from the other sectors. For the adventurous ones after the "path least beaten" they provide a nice experience, but most will stay at the three other areas, containing almost 120 routes.

History

The tall lines at the main wall was originally climbed with a top rope and there are still several bolts at the top of the routes. Modern style seems to be only bouldering, but nothing stops you to try the tallest routes also with a top rope.

In addition to the old bolts the tallest routes have many new beefy glue-in bolts at the very top to make it easier and more safe to set up a toprope with the old bolts. The old bolts are very old (from 1980's) and should be considered only directionals etc. They are more than 40 years old and should be always backed up from the new bolts.

Meilahti

Climbing has been limited!

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Climbing Limitations:
-There's a house at right end beside the Right Wall. In order to maintain the access to this part of the cliff, please avoid yelling and other unnecessary noise.
-Do not climb new routes to the right end of the main cliff. Brushing new lines at Park Sector is also prohibited.
-Do not block the access to the old underground storages near the left sector. Those are still in use. Please leave your car to the marked parking areas.

Otherwise climbing here is unbothered by limitations.
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Accessing Meilahti:

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Accessing Meilahti by car is easy, as there are multiple parking spots near Meilahti's many sectors. Check the available parking spots from the map. Most sectors, at least the most relevant ones, are accessed with 5 mins of walking or less. The paths surrounding the climbs are usually nice and well maintained.

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Public transportation:
Accessing Meilahti by public transportation is nearly effortless, as it's close to the heart of the city. Many bus and tram lines stop near Meilahti, here is a helpful list!

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Trams:
🟢3: Olympiaterm. - Alppila - Meilahti - Pikku Huopalahti
🟢4: Munkkiniemi - Alppila - Katajanokka
🟢7B: Linjat - Pasilan as. - Meilahden sairaala

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Busses:
🔵24: Kamppi - Hietaniemi - Seurasaari
🟠20: Eira - Munkkivuori
🔵25: Kamppi - Mechelininkatu - Munkkivuori - Pajamäki
🟠30: Eira - Munkkivuori - Myyrmäki
🔵37: Kamppi - Malminkartano - Myyrmäki
🔵41: Kamppi - Pohjois-Haagan as.
🔵42: Kamppi - Kannelmäki as.
🔵63: Kamppi - Maunula - Paloheinä
🔵69: Kamppi - Pasilan as. - Jakomäki
🔵212: Kamppi - Laajalahti - Kauniala
🔵213: Kamppi - Espoon keskus - Kauklahti
🔵280: Helsinki - Veikkola
🟠400: Kamppi - Martinlaakson as. - Vantaankoski
🔵502: Karhupuisto - Meilahti - Leppävaara