{"id":4910,"date":"2019-07-08T12:53:22","date_gmt":"2019-07-08T10:53:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.tatonka.com\/?p=4910"},"modified":"2019-07-29T09:37:10","modified_gmt":"2019-07-29T07:37:10","slug":"sport-climbing-in-saxon-switzerland-tips-information","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.tatonka.com\/en\/sport-climbing-in-saxon-switzerland-tips-information\/","title":{"rendered":"Sport climbing Saxon Switzerland"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>More than 1,100 free-standing sandstone rock outcrops, around 17,000 climbing trails of various skill levels from I to XII \u2013 the Saxon Switzerland region is a dream destination for ambitious sport climbers who want to face a challenge. We have put together the most important information for you about this climbing Eldorado to the south of Dresden and we tell you \u201cthe place to be and climb\u201d. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p> Saxon Switzerland is the oldest climbing region in Germany outside the  Alps and looks back on a long tradition: About 150 years ago  mountaineering activities began in this district of Saxony and in fact  the origins of sport climbing can be found in the distinctive sandstone  rocks. The difficulty levels of the numerous routes are all graded  according to the Saxony scale which has no upper limits. The special  features of climbing in Saxony are set forth in the Saxony Climbing  Rules. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"> The most important Saxony Climbing Rules <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li> &#8220;Since 1910, climbing in the sandstone climbing regions of Saxony is  based on the principle of free climbing without the use of climbing  aids.&#8221;<\/li><li>&#8220;Ropes, rope slings, carabiners, anchors, bolts and  abseil rings may be used for safety reasons but not as aids to ascent.\u201d&#8221; (Note: On difficult routes fixed anchors are rare and therefore securing  is by means of band or knot slings \u2013 good knowledge of this safety  technique is essential.)<\/li><li>&#8220;The use of nuts and camming devices of  any kind is prohibited. The use of chemical and mineral substances in  order to increase friction on the rock face (e.g. magnesium) is  forbidden.&#8221;<\/li><li>&#8220;Any intentional or grossly negligent change to the  firm rock surface to enable or aid climbing or make it more difficult is  forbidden. This applies also to changes which are undertaken in order  to be able to attach securing aids or for better attachment.&#8221;<\/li><li>&#8220;Climbing  on wet or damp rocks should not be undertaken on any of the climbing  routes where because of the nature of the rock there is a danger of  damage to the rock surface and could lead to breaking off of the grips  or steps.&#8221; (Note: After rainfall many of the rocks should not be climbed  for two to three days.)<\/li><li>&#8220;In the <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (\u00f6ffnet in neuem Tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nationalpark-saechsische-schweiz.de\/?lang=en\" target=\"_blank\">National Park Saxon  Switzerland<\/a>, climbing is then only permitted on rock faces or climbing  routes as specified by the National Park administration authority. In  landscape protection areas (LSG) and nature conservation areas (NSG)  climbing is only permitted on rock formations specified by the  responsible nature conservation authorities.&#8221;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Sport climbing in the &#8220;Bielatal&#8221;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>An insider tip for variety is <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (\u00f6ffnet in neuem Tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nationalpark-saechsische-schweiz.de\/besucherinformation\/klettern\/klettergebiete\/bielatal\/?lang=en\" target=\"_blank\">Bielatal<\/a>  on the border to the Czech Republic: Here are many beautiful and not  too long climbing routes in the difficulty grades I to VIII for  beginners and more advanced climbers \u2013 the routes run mostly in firm  sandstone which dries very quickly. The climbing rock formations are  reached very quickly and are also suitable for families with children. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Hiking and Sightseeing<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Since it is often not possible to climb after rainfall, you should in all cases first check the weather before starting off and if necessary you can plan an alternative program. As well as hiking, you could go on a sightseeing tour in the city of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dresden.de\/index_en.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (\u00f6ffnet in neuem Tab)\">Dresden<\/a>. If when you arrive at your destination you realize that you have forgotten key pieces then you can obtain gear from <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Bergsport Arnold (\u00f6ffnet in neuem Tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/bergsport-arnold.de\/\" target=\"_blank\">Bergsport Arnold<\/a> \u2013 either in the mountain sports shop in Hohnstein (Obere Strasse 2) or at Insider in Bad Schandau (Marktstrasse 4).<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>More than 1,100 free-standing sandstone rock outcrops, around 17,000 climbing trails of various skill levels from I to XII \u2013 the Saxon Switzerland region is a dream destination for ambitious sport climbers who want to face a challenge. 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