Chalengraben
Chalengraben is a beautiful gorge tucked away in the hillside above Hofstetten. It has a few short and difficult routes that can be really pleasant in the spring, summer and autumn. Due to the narrowness of the gorge, and hence lack of sun it is slow to dry after rain. The climbs have a convenient picnic table under them, and a walk up the gorge to the Bergmatten restaurant is worthwhile in its own right.
Region
Switzerland - Basler Jura
Rock Type
Limestone
Altitude
600m
Number of routes
20
Range of Routes
6b to 8a
Faces
All
Climbing Area
Sport and bolted routes
Topo Ref | Route | Sport Grade | Length | Quality | Description | Tick |
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01 | Have you tied in today | 6c | 15m | |||
02 | Hektisch, homogen, heikel | 8a | 11m | A local test piece |
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03 | Orduro e Progresso | 8a+ | 12m | |||
04 | Schlacht der Lügen | 7b+ | 11m | |||
05 | Suspect | 6a+ | 6m | * | Short but sweet |
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06 | Das staubige Wunder | 6c+ | 11m | |||
07 | Dilemma | 7a+ | 18m | |||
08 | bissspuren am After | 6c | 17m | ** | ||
09 | Über-Lebens-Lust | 7a | 13m | * | ||
10 | Chelle grabe im Chellegrabe | 7b+ | 11m | |||
11 | Seufzer ohne Ende | 6c+ | 12m | |||
12 | Ob dem Bächli | 6a | 8m | This and the next 3 routes are on the first buttress you meet |
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13 | Rächts ob dem Bächli | 6b | 8m | Same lower off as Ob dem Bächli |
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14 | Also doch, uringetränktes Erdreich | 7b+ | 8m | |||
15 | Ob der Scheisse | 7c | 8m | same lower off as "..Erdeich" |