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Wolfberg offers a range of traditional climbing as well as a few hard sport routes.
The East face of Wolfberg has some of the best routes in the area, with mega classics such as Celestial Journey, Alone in Space, and Wolfgang.
Description
Overhung
Slab
Roof
Vertical
Whilst a handful of bolted/mixed routes exist on the SE Wall and in Gaper Crack, please note that bolting is STRICTLY FORBIDDEN! The area is on private land and the owners do not want any bolts placed in the rock, this includes abseil stations.
As a result, all rapp points are off natural features and should be backed up with new ab tat, as the sun damages and weakens the existing tat. Most of the abseil points have a maillon or biner to help facilitate your descent.
The routes that do have bolts were placed a very long time ago and have never been replaced. Use them at your own discretion.
Access issues
Private
You will have to obtain a permit to climb at Wolfberg, as it is on private land. Ask for more details at the reception for Sanddrif (https://www.sanddrif.com/)
A permit is required
Approach
Steep hike
30-45 min
Park at the designated area and follow the path up the mountain, which leads to Wolfberg Cracks. It takes about 30 to 45mins to reach the start of the SW Wall, SE Wall and Energy Crisis Prow. The climbs in Gaper Crack and Cyclops Wall take a bit longer to reach (approximately 1hr from parking area).
Follow the main path up to the cracks for about 30 to 40mins, before breaking off left to gain the base of the wall.
Where to stay
Sanddrif Campsite: https://www.sanddrif.com/
Ethic
Well established
No bolting allowed. Strictly a trad area.
Although there are some bolted/mixed routes on the SE Wall and in Gaper Crack, bolting is STRICTLY FORBIDDEN! Please respect this rule.
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Author(s): Tony Lourens
Date: 2023
ISBN: 9780796123541
A definitive guidebook covering all the sport climbing found throughout the whole of the Cederberg mountain range, describing 436 sport routes across a wide range of grades from F4b to F9a.
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