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1 13 25m
2 16 15m
3 11 22m
4 6 25m

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Commences on the ridge immediately downstream of 'Labyrinth' recess. An inverted V ending in a very narrow crack like an inverted funnel - to the right of the prominent red overhangs and about 25m above stream - forms a very good landmark. Two large trees locate the bottom pitch.

  1. [13]25m
    Starting a few meters to the left of the lower tree, the route ascends diagonally upwards to the left over a series of steps to about 8m above the stream. Thence upwards to a few meters below the sloping face forming the inverted V. Then traverse to the right to a small stance on the corner about 2m below the right edge of the inverted V. The belay is through an eye through the rock on the corner. The right hand edge of the eye is a "loosish" rock but the belay is good.
  2. [16] 15m
    Commence by climbing the right hand edge of inverted V as close to overhang as possible, for 5m then traverse to left hand side of V. The ascent continues up the left hand red face to the top of the inverted V. Up to this point the climbing is delicate. Care is necessary to avoid loose rock. Good belay available on ledge on left at top of inverted V.
  3. [11] 22m
    Straight up face to immediately left of chimney leading up from stance. Good typical Cedarberg holds.
  4. [6] 25m
    The final pitch is mild and many routes may be chosen.

Note:

From third stance a series of fascinating tunnels will be seen. One of these forms a gash parallel to the face just climbed. It is possible to chimney down this tunnel to the bottom 9m below. A second tunnel curves down towards the right and may be descended to join Labyrinth route. It is possible to girdle the crag by means of a traverse across the face and ascend at corner.

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Route history

Apr 1939First ascent: C. Nicholls, D. Abercrombie & B.I. Harris

Warnings

Location

Lat/Lon: -25.84453, 27.48285

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Grade citation

13,16,11,6 Assigned grade
Marc dM
16 SACIN - South African Climbing Info Network

ethic

Bolting is prohibited.

inherited from Cedarberg Kloof

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Overall quality 58 from 4 ratings.

Tick Types

Onsight 2
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