Steinbachtal Mostly Trad climbing 350 routes in crag

According to Paules Kletterbibel, the Steinbachtal is presumably the most visited subarea in the Ostharz. It features well-developed cliffs - which means that everything you see has likely been climbed and named, but not necessarily bolted. The rock is generally of good quality but very dissected, rarely forming larger continuous faces.

The natural cliffs and spires are (mostly) traditionally protected and require experience placing gear.

If you are more comfortable climbing sport, most routes in the newly developed quarries are fully bolted.