Waldeck
A pleasant crag with some excellent, well bolted routes in beautiful surroundings. The Etang de Hanau offers swimming and camping in the summer months
Region
France - Vosges
Rock Type
Sandstone
Number of routes
60
Range of Routes
5a - 7c
Faces
All
Sun
There is always somewhere in the sun or shade
Climbing Area
Directions
From the south drive to the Etang de Hanau and continue northwards for a kilometre or so to a crossroads , and go straight over towards Waldeck. At the next junction turn left, not right towards Waldeck, and after 500m there is a large parking place on the right. Walk uphill eastwards from here to a crossroads, turn right and almost immdiately left and up to the foot of the crag. About 10 minutes from the car.
Sectors
| Sector | Description | Sun | Grades | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | Les maines noires | The south face has a nice selection of good routes |
until late afternoon | 5c - 7b+ |
| B | La grand face | The imposing north east face |
In the morning | 6b - 7b |
| C | Courant d'air | The north west side is shady in summer and winter |
Little | 5c - 7a+ |
| D | Corbytheque | A smaller buttress with some interesting routes |
Little | 5a - 7b |