Basel’s green environment is gentle. With alpinism this has not much to do, one would think. But appearances are deceptive. If you look closely, discovered again and again the gray shimmer of the compact Juraflühe, which protrude unobtrusively from the forests. Especially in spring, when the trees have a dense dress, you recognize the Jurassic rocks often only when you stand directly in front of it. They offer formidable and difficult climb.

spring is one of the best climbing times in the Jura: Everything comes to life. The climbers sucks the vitality of the bustling forest in itself, and to project it to the Rock. So, or similar. Anyway, it is a pleasure to Climb in the spring awakening in the Basler Jura.

But first, a warning: It makes friends not necessarily on the first attempt with the Basel climbing. In Switzerland, you will be feared as technically demanding. And hard it is a rating Who has, elsewhere, a 7a right off the bat it can fail quite a 6b. There is an interesting interpretation attempts why that is so. The easiest: There was a translation error, as the routes (which were originally rated in the Alpine scale) were transferred to the French sport climbing scale.

But that is hardly the whole explanation. The more difficult liessern it is elicited that climbers should come in the Basler Jura on the world. As the sport climbing in the 80s and 90s arose, was stages in the Basler Jura is one of the main. 1984 “Ravage” the world’s first Route graded 8b+/c born by the Frenchman Antoine LeMenestrel – at a nondescript rock called Chuenisbärgli.

there was Always a certain rivalry to the climbing scenes from the mountain regions. You don’t want to take the small Juraflühe so seriously – and here you have a rating for “penalty”, the routes for extra-heavy. Then you invited the foreign climbers and enjoyed it, if you are outcrops of the teeth. The harsh assessment is likely to hang out with some Napoleon-complex, the Basel climbing scene. Even if that is so, very specifically, never.

In this sense: five recommendations for a climbing trip in the Basler Jura: (detailed information is available in the two Filidor-leaders “Plaisir Jura” and “Jura Extreme”. As well as in the standard work “Fluebible”).

Gempen: The classic

the rocks of The Schartenfluh rise at the top of the Gempen over the city.

The rock at the top of Basel’s prospect hill, one of the few in the Basler Jura mountains, which are visible from afar. It is one of the most popular areas here you can experience the most beautiful sunsets with views of both the city, as well as to the mountains. The various sectors offer routes in all difficulties (4a–7c), especially beginners and Intermediate skiers will find it here, it Cracks less. To mention specifically the “Sunnebödeli”: a small platform, from where a variety of excellent routes and stalactite structures starts. And as a tip for the Advanced: “Duck and Cover” (7a): a wonderful edge that lights up in the best evening light pink!

fur mühletal: The family address

The “Pelzli” is a secluded valley, where the rocks are scattered. A variety of fire and Bächli makes it the ideal family area. Some short and easy routes are ideal for children and beginners. But even the most technically demanding, sometimes even very difficult classic for the ambitious parents. The “big thumb”, a free-standing pillars, is one in three rope lengths, even almost a little Alpine on the go.

rap rock: In the rain

The climbing hall weather is for the avid outdoor climbers only übelstem bad a altner native. As long as it goes, before he pulls out the real rocks. So you climb on the rap rock also in ordinary rain, thanks to a reservoir of a long time in the Dry. This does not mean, however, that the routes would be only pendulous. They are mostly vertical to slightly overhanging and stay dry thanks to a roof that rises at the top of protective. The Route of the “cleaning lady” is regarded as a enjoyment route in the moderate grade (6a), after that it is dedicated to more difficult terrain. For example, in the wonderful “Noël et Cyprien” (7a), or even in the really tough nuts like “Voici” (7c) or “Salut Phil” (8a+).

view castle: In the heat well

Burger Fluh look In the offers, especially the medium difficulty.

The rocks of the “Look” is oriented to the Southeast. As soon as the temperatures rise and it will be in the direct sun gradually to hot, do you climb up here, in the soothing shade from the afternoon. The routes are up to 40 meters to the longest in the Basler Jura. Especially the middle difficulties are represented here, they require some stamina, and less of the technical work. Because the rocks are here, some of which are richly structured, with interesting stalactite and stalagmite formations. A Must is the Route “There is a rustling in the leaves of the forest” (6a), which winds through a series of well-tangible stalactites.

Falkenflue: The cult territory

Around 500 metres of massive limestone bars of the “Falcon” on the laufental area. There are over 200 routes, mainly in medium-sized to difficult degrees. The climbing here is fine and technically, then again generous in holes and Ledges. It is one of the most popular areas, you can see the part of polished Rock. But you should not be put off, at the latest, when the evening sun bathes the rocks in a surreal Orange (the so-called “Falk glow”), you fall in love in this rock bar. As a moderate classic, the majestic blending of the “Piazza Grande” (6b), and for the more Advanced: “zealot” (7a) applies – a small trip in the holes of limestone.

young climbers Philipp geisen Hoff is trying to play the Route “In the realm of the Shogun” on tüfleten rock. Video: action talk TV (Youtube)

(editing Tamedia)

Created: 25.04.2019, 14:58 PM