A rainy, damp, happy weekend is on the cards. Not exactly the kind of climbing weather you want to spend two active days on the rock. The notorious Götterwandl in Nassereith offers a good alternative to the climbing hall - provided you are a solid 7th degree Frenchman.
Many people who come to the Götterwandl in Nassereith for the first time are probably shocked by the constant steepness of the wall. On closer inspection, even the most experienced climber will notice that many of the routes have a somewhat artificial character. Certainly not a highlight in terms of rock quality and the naturalness of the tours, but definitely the only wall where you can always find a dry line, no matter how bad the weather is.
Steep walls, good holds on the Oseus 7b+ route
The Götterwandl in Nassereith is a jewel for climbers
Stefan Brunner literally lifted this much-loved gem from the dust a few years ago and opened up the first tours there. The probably best-known tour "Hades" in grade 9a is very well known in the scene. Big names in the climbing scene such as Adam Ondra, Patxi Usobiaga and the Bindhammer brothers have made the pilgrimage to the Götterwandl in order to clip this tour. Angy Eiter secured the first women's ascent.
Osiris, one of the most beautiful 8a+ in Nassereith
High levels of difficulty on the Götterwandl
The rock has been climbed very well over the years and the tours can be recommended with a clear conscience. The movements are consistently athletic and enduring, as you would expect from a modern climbing area. The number of routes (36) is manageable. However, as the levels of difficulty are very high throughout, you will quickly find a project that you can devote some time to.
The last few meters of Zeus 8b+
Venus (7c), Ares (8a) and Uranus (8a+/8b), which were all drilled and first climbed by Stefan Brunner, are certainly among the great classics on the Götterwandl in Nassereith. Other lines such as Zeus (8b), which starts with a very overhanging crack and then leads into a brute crux on small ledges, already have cult status in the scene. Dazzling faces such as the American Cody Roth have also left their mark on the Götterwandl. The Odysseus route (8b) in the right-hand section of the wall is one of his achievements and is one of the few completely natural tours in the Götterwandl.
After successfully completing the route, an after-work beer at the Platzhirsch in Nassereith is a must to pamper your tired arms and battered fingers and go over the key moves again with your friends!
