Langberg (Vrede) Guide

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Contributors

Thanks to the following people who have contributed to this crag guide:

Marc dM Stefan Zwanepoel Matt Tranter Andreas Kesel Craig Pickavance

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1. Langberg (Vrede) 32 in Crag
- 1.1. Braaivleis Dak 4 in Sector
- 1.2. The Windtunnel 6 in Sector
- 1.3. Juicy Fruity Area 9 in Sector
- 1.4. Viking's Rock 6 in Sector
- 1.5. Amazonian Rock 5 in Sector
- 1.6. Saddle up Rock 2 in Sector
2. Index by grade

1. Langberg (Vrede) 32 routes in Crag

Summary:

Seasonality

Mostly Sport climbing

Lat / Long: -27.439299, 29.167507

summary

Sport Climbing near Vrede. +/-30 routes, grades up to 29/7c+. Short routes on soft Sandstone.

description

The crags are situated on a farm and are all bolted, mostly short lines. There are just over 30 routes graded 12 to 29 or so. The soft sandstone rock tends to be quite soft and chunks can often break off. It is wise to use a helmet for belaying, especially on newer routes or when opening routes.

access issues

The crags are situated on the farm Langberg about 10km out of Vrede. From the N3 you can get onto the R103 either from Villiers or just out of Warden. After Vrede on the R34 follow the signs to Memel. About 9-10km further on this road you should see a colourful farm stall, just after this take the first farm road to the left marked "WGP Wessels - Koefontein". Drive down the road and keep left when it forks. Drive to the farm house.

approach

Topos available at the farm house.

where to stay

There is a well stocked house with cutlery, plates, cooking equipment, fridge etc. for about R40 per person, per night. The house sleeps about 10. Booking is esssential, please call Jacana Trails on (012) 346-3550. There is a Spar supermarket in the town of Vrede. The area also offers some hiking trails and mountain biking.

history

Developed in 1996 by Stephan Swanepoel.

1.1. Braaivleis Dak 4 routes in Sector

Summary:: Sport climbing and Top roping

	Route	Grade	Style
1	★★ Boere Wors Route only has top anchors. FA: Ruan Zwanepoel, 1996	16	Top rope 7m
2	★★ Koedoedrol start the small roof just right of the erete FA: Stefan Zwanepoel, 1996	25	Sport 7m, 5
3	★★★ Rugby Boot climb the long roof following the crack line FA: Stefan Zwanepoel, 1996	26	Sport 8m, 5
4	★★ Tekkie Veeter FA: Ruan Zwanepoel, 1996	22	Sport 7m, 4

1.2. The Windtunnel 6 routes in Sector

Summary:: All Sport climbing

	Route	Grade	Style
1	★ Cyclone Tracy FA: Ruan Zwanepoel, 1996	17	Sport 9m, 5
2	★ Peter Pan Can FA: Ruan Zwanepoel, 1996	15	Sport 8m, 5
3	★ Gust FA: Ruan Zwanepoel, 1996	12	Sport 8m, 5
4	★★ Room With a View FA: Ruan Zwanepoel, 1996	20	Sport 8m, 5
5	★★ Hurricane Hilda shares anchor with TP FA: Stefan Zwanepoel, 1996	18	Sport 9m, 6
6	★★ Thunder Plunder FA: Stefan Zwanepoel, 1996	19	Sport 9m, 6

1.3. Juicy Fruity Area 9 routes in Sector

Summary:: All Sport climbing

	Route	Grade	Style
1	★★ Banana Peel FA: Ruan Zwanepoel, 1996	12	Sport 11m, 5
2	★ Until the Fruit Lady Sings uses HP bolts, and only rock between HK and BP bolt lines	15	Sport 11m, 5
3	★ Hairy Kiwi FA: Ruan Zwanepoel, 1996	13	Sport 11m, 5
4	★★★ Peaches and Cream FA: Ruan Zwanepoel, 1996	21	Sport 11m, 5
5	★★★ Strawberry's start the thin crimp leading to the jug on the smooth face FA: Stefan Zwanepoel, 1996	24	Sport 12m, 6
6	★★★ Black Grape start by deadpointing the smooth face on finger pockets FA: Stefan Zwanepoel, 1996	29	Sport 11m, 6
7	★★ Apple of Eden start the duno to the jug then up the overhanging face. might be 22 for shorter climbers FA: Ruan Zwanepoel, 1996	21	Sport 11m, 5
8	★★★ Wet-Wet Fig start the thin crimpy face then through the roof at the top FA: Stefan Zwanepoel, 1996	28	Sport 11m, 6
9	★★★ Mango Tango tricky start stick clip the first bolt FA: Stefan Zwanepoel, 1996	27	Sport 11m, 6

1.4. Viking's Rock 6 routes in Sector

Summary:: Mostly Sport climbing

	Route	Grade	Style
1	★★ Viki the Viking climb the right hand route up the face FA: Stefan Zwanepoel, 1996	15	Sport 9m, 4
2	★★★ Rum Barrel the route up the middle FA: Ruan Zwanepoel, 1996	16	Sport 9m, 4
3	★★★ Sunshine Island climb the left route up the flat face. Top anchors only. FA: Ruan Zwanepoel, 1996	17	Top rope 9m
4	★★★ Open Project I bolted this line as it looked really good, it follows the steap overhanging route on the left of the face Set: 1996	28	SportProject 12m, 6
5	★★ Walking the Plank probably one of the best routes at this crag, follow the left hand line on the steap face just right of the erete FA: Stefan Zwanepoel, 1996	23	Sport 12m, 6
6	★★★ Hagar the Verskriklike this is the thin crimpy face on the far side of the boulder, a really thin crimpy climb FA: Stefan Zwanepoel, 1996	26	Sport 11m, 5

1.5. Amazonian Rock 5 routes in Sector

Summary:: All Sport climbing

	Route	Grade	Style
1	★★ Pirana FA: Ruan Zwanepoel, 1996	19	Sport 13m, 6
2	★★ Annaconda FA: Ruan Zwanepoel, 1996	22	Sport 13m, 6
3	★★★ Hannabal the Cannabal FA: Stefan Zwanepoel, 1996	27	Sport 13m, 6
4	★★★ Cry of the Wild FA: Stefan Zwanepoel, 1996	21	Sport 13m, 6
5	★★★ Let the River Run FA: Stefan Zwanepoel, 1996	20	Sport 13m, 6

1.6. Saddle up Rock 2 routes in Sector

Summary:: All Sport climbing

		Route	Grade	Style		Selected ascents
1		Unknown 1	14	Sport 5
2		Unknown 2	19	Sport 6

2. Index by grade

Grade	Stars	Name	Style	Area
12	★	Gust	Sport 8m, 5	1.2. The Windtunnel
	★★	Banana Peel	Sport 11m, 5	1.3. Juicy Fruity Area
13	★	Hairy Kiwi	Sport 11m, 5	1.3. Juicy Fruity Area
14		Unknown 1	Sport 5	1.6. Saddle up Rock
15	★	Peter Pan Can	Sport 8m, 5	1.2. The Windtunnel
	★	Until the Fruit Lady Sings	Sport 11m, 5	1.3. Juicy Fruity Area
	★★	Viki the Viking	Sport 9m, 4	1.4. Viking's Rock
16	★★	Boere Wors	Top rope 7m	1.1. Braaivleis Dak
	★★★	Rum Barrel	Sport 9m, 4	1.4. Viking's Rock
17	★	Cyclone Tracy	Sport 9m, 5	1.2. The Windtunnel
	★★★	Sunshine Island	Top rope 9m	1.4. Viking's Rock
18	★★	Hurricane Hilda	Sport 9m, 6	1.2. The Windtunnel
19	★★	Thunder Plunder	Sport 9m, 6	1.2. The Windtunnel
	★★	Pirana	Sport 13m, 6	1.5. Amazonian Rock
		Unknown 2	Sport 6	1.6. Saddle up Rock
20	★★	Room With a View	Sport 8m, 5	1.2. The Windtunnel
	★★★	Let the River Run	Sport 13m, 6	1.5. Amazonian Rock
21	★★	Apple of Eden	Sport 11m, 5	1.3. Juicy Fruity Area
	★★★	Peaches and Cream	Sport 11m, 5	1.3. Juicy Fruity Area
	★★★	Cry of the Wild	Sport 13m, 6	1.5. Amazonian Rock
22	★★	Tekkie Veeter	Sport 7m, 4	1.1. Braaivleis Dak
	★★	Annaconda	Sport 13m, 6	1.5. Amazonian Rock
23	★★	Walking the Plank	Sport 12m, 6	1.4. Viking's Rock
24	★★★	Strawberry's	Sport 12m, 6	1.3. Juicy Fruity Area
25	★★	Koedoedrol	Sport 7m, 5	1.1. Braaivleis Dak
26	★★★	Rugby Boot	Sport 8m, 5	1.1. Braaivleis Dak
	★★★	Hagar the Verskriklike	Sport 11m, 5	1.4. Viking's Rock
27	★★★	Mango Tango	Sport 11m, 6	1.3. Juicy Fruity Area
	★★★	Hannabal the Cannabal	Sport 13m, 6	1.5. Amazonian Rock
28	★★★	Wet-Wet Fig	Sport 11m, 6	1.3. Juicy Fruity Area
	★★★	Open Project	SportProject 12m, 6	1.4. Viking's Rock
29	★★★	Black Grape	Sport 11m, 6	1.3. Juicy Fruity Area