Multipitch Climbing Reports

Haldenstein is not exactly known as a high end climbing area, however it holds a few gems in store. For example the four sustained pitches of La Strada offer varied climbing through the steep south-west face. Due to the low altitude, it can also be climbed on sunny days in winter, and access is no more than 10min walking from the parking lot (bring coins for fee). Protection is very good, but the obligatory sections should not be underestimated. In fact a few years ago we failed to go beyond even the second bolt...This year we visited the route twice, once early in the season, and now, shortly before Christmas. During winter, the sun will only appear on the face around 10 am. Link to webcam Link to topo Overview of the face, bottom-up. L1 6c (25m) The overture offers decent edges up to the second bolt, after which an obligatory traverse to the right follows. It is quite a crescendo, and requires sharp eyes to find the most acceptable foot holds. After this balancy test of footwork, the