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Table of contents
- 1.
Rooiberg / Nuwerust
53 in Crag
- 1.1. Freedom Wall 9 in Sector
- 1.2. Coolio Wall 14 in Sector
- 1.3. Block Buttress 14 in Sector
- 1.4. Swaziland 9 in Sector
- 1.5. Double Entendre 2 in Sector
- 1.6. Red River Crag 5 in Sector
- 2. Index by grade
1. Rooiberg 53 routes in Crag
- Summary:
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traditionelles Klettern und Sportklettern
Lat / Long: -32.554317, 19.380617
Übersicht
An outstanding crag with a great mix of both trad and sport climbing.
Beschreibung
Huge red walls and a large roof of hard Cederberg sandstone. Generally excellent quality rock.
Einschränkungen
This crag is on private property. Permits for non resident at Nuwerust.
Zustieg
To the left of the round swimming pool are some shed-like buildings. From behind these buildings make your way through a series of gates to gain the river bank. Boulder-hop across the river and find the start of the trail that leads up to the huge brown amphitheatre and over the Rooiberg. Follow the trail to the foot of the rock (about 40 minutes), then go left and up the slope for 100 m or so to the start of the climbing on a square protuding buttress.
Please note that the routes on these crags are quite long and it is advisable to use a 60 m rope.
Übernachtung
Ethik
Rooiberg is a trad and sport area, with plenty potential for single- and multipitch (up to 120 m high) sport and trad routes. Please take note that although bolting is permitted here, let the owners know that you would like to bolt and fill in the ‘new routes’ book. Also have the courtesy to check that your bolting project is not an existing trad line. Please also try and put top anchors on your single-pitch trad routes to facilitate descents.
Geschichte
The Rooiberg Mountain is on the farm of Nuwerus which is owned by Louise Esterhuizen and Steven Windell. The crags, which are situated about 40 minutes walk from the farmstead, were only developed recently and offer great routes on typical hard Cederberg rock with massive potential for literally hundreds of routes, so grab your drill (or your trad gear) and head on out.
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1.1. Freedom Wall 9 routes in Sector
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Sportklettern und traditionelles Klettern
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Route | Grade | Style | Selected ascents | |||||
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Tease
To descend, walk right along ledge and abseil down 40OOF. Erstbegehung: D. Mercer & Scurvy, 2011 | 15 | 30m | |||||
2 |
★★★ Paramour
Erstbegehung: D. Mercer & Scurvy, 2010 | 17 | 100m, 4 | |||||
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★★ Starblazers
Erstbegehung: S. Miller, 2011 | 19 | 9 | |||||
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★★ 40 Ounces of Freedom
Erstbegehung: S. Miller, 2011 | 18 | 73m, 4, 10 | |||||
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★★ Huge Jugs
Erstbegehung: D. Hugo, 2008 | 18 | 9 | |||||
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★★ Cool Breeze
Erstbegehung: S. Miller, 2012 | 17 | 8 | |||||
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★★ Too Hot to Handle
Erstbegehung: K. Rycroft, 2008 | 17 | 9 | |||||
8 |
Pre-Nup
Erstbegehung: David Mercer & A. Wienand, 2009 | 17 | 110m, 5 | |||||
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Ice Robics
Erstbegehung: Richard Halsey & R. Zipplies, 2010 | 19 | 60m, 2 |
1.2. Coolio Wall 14 routes in Sector
- Summary:
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traditionelles Klettern und Sportklettern
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Route | Grade | Style | Selected ascents | |||||
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Ménaga-a-Trois
Erstbegehung: David Mercer, G. Dondel & G. Shillington, 2010 | 20 | 92m, 4 | |||||
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★★★ Slap The Donkey
Erstbegehung: S. Miller, 2011 | 19 | 9 | |||||
3 |
★★★ May The Vors Be With You
Erstbegehung: S. Miller, 2008 | 21 | 8 | |||||
4 |
★★★ Coolio
Erstbegehung: S. Miller, 2008 | 21 | 8 | |||||
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★★★ Funky Town
Erstbegehung: S. Miller, 2011 | 20 | 9 | |||||
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Crazy Town
Erstbegehung: Richard Halsey & D. Manners, Jun 2016 | 22 | ||||||
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★★ J & B Rare
Erstbegehung: J. Temple-Forbes & B. Higgins, 2008 | 23 | 10 | |||||
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★★★ Twice As Smooth
Erstbegehung: J. Temple-Forbes & B. Higgins, 2008 | 21 | 9 | |||||
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Rosetta
Erstbegehung: Richard Halsey & R. Zipplies, 2010 | 18 | 28m | |||||
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Mars Ventures
Erstbegehung: Richard Halsey, 2010 | 22 | 28m | |||||
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30 Year Old Camembert
Erstbegehung: J. Wakeling & Clinton Martinengo, 2010 | 22 | 70m, 3 | |||||
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Route | Grade | Style | Selected ascents | |||||
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★★★ Giza Express
A direct line to the top of the pyramid, challenging a series of overhangs on solid rock, followed by an exciting traverse. Note: a bolt will be added in the near future to protect the run out section on the first pitch. Start: A few meters left of Chain Rattling Baboon Parlour.
Erstbegehung: Fernand Sieber & Michael Champanis, 28 Apr | 23 PROT:R | 100m, 5 | |||||
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★★ Chain Rattling Baboon Parlour
Start: Just Left of Dangerous Liaison's corner
Erstbegehung: G. Fish & J. Orton, 2012 | 18 | 120m, 5 | |||||
14 |
Laughter of the Baboons
Start: As for Chain Rattling Baboon Parlour
Erstbegehung: J.Orton & G.Fish, 2012 | 21 | 110m, 3 |
1.3. Block Buttress 14 routes in Sector
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traditionelles Klettern und Sportklettern
Route | Grade | Style | Selected ascents | |||
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★★ Dangerous Liason
Erstbegehung: Scurvy & D. Mercer, 2011 | 18 A0 | 120m, 5 | |||
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★★ The Knights Who Say Ni!
Erstbegehung: Tony Lourens, 2008 | 17 | 25m | |||
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★★★ Pyramid Scheme
A fantastic route, highly recomended. It is in the shade for much of the day, great summer climbing. Start: At an obvious crack on the left hand side of Block Buttress.
Erstbegehung: D. Mercer & Scurvy, 2010 | 15 | 130m, 5, 2 | |||
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★★ Book of Fun
Erstbegehung: R. Breyer, 2008 | 16 | 8 | |||
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Dead Parrot
Can use the anchors on ETAGQS to descend. Erstbegehung: Richard Halsey, Jan 2018 | 19 | ||||
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★★★ Ethel the Aardvark Goes Quantity Surveying
Erstbegehung: Tony Lourens, 2008 | 15 | 9 | |||
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Norwegian Blue
Erstbegehung: Tim Dunnet & Richard Halsey, Jan 2018 | 18 | ||||
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★★ Lock, Stock, and Two Smoking Barrels
Erstbegehung: Hilton Davies & K. Davies, 2008 | 22 | 11 | |||
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Keeling Squids
Erstbegehung: Richard Halsey, Jun 2016 | 20 | ||||
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Fetch Me a Shrubbery
Erstbegehung: Tony Lourens, 2008 | 19 | 28m | |||
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★ Bachelor Bush
Erstbegehung: J. Orton & D. Robinson, 2009 | 19 | 28m | |||
12 |
No Shrubbery On This One
Erstbegehung: J. Orton & A. Hall, 2009 | 22 | 28m | |||
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Pining for the Fjords
Erstbegehung: Richard Halsey & Tim Dunnet, Jan 2018 | 19 | ||||
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This Little Piggy Went Off The Market
Erstbegehung: S. Davis & B. Spottiswoode, 2009 | 19 | 28m |
1.4. Swaziland 9 routes in Sector
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Alle traditionelles Klettern
Route | Grade | Style | Selected ascents | |||||
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★★ Cleaning Boys
Erstbegehung: R. Zipplies & Richard Halsey, 2010 | 24 | 3 | |||||
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★★★ Swazi Kings
A very popular route. The route starts near the point where the approach trail gets to the rock face in a big red recess below the right hand end of the big roof. At this point the trail turns left and follows the rock face up. A convenient block on the ledge, about 5m up a ramp from the trail, marks the start of the route on the right hand wall of the recess.
Erstbegehung: D. Mercer & Scurvy, 2010 | 19 | 110m, 4 | |||||
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★★★ Meanderthal
A fantastic meander on superb rock. Easier than it looks all the way. Every pitch a classic! Highly recommended. The route starts at the same place as Swazi Kings and tends to the right
Erstbegehung: D. Mercer & Scurvy, 2014 | 16 | 120m, 5 | |||||
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★★ Awkward Ape
Erstbegehung: D. Mercer & Scurvy, 2011 | 19 | 45m | |||||
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★★ Crackattack
Erstbegehung: Scurvy & D. Mercer, 2011 | 21 | 45m | |||||
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★★ Blunt Brothers
Erstbegehung: D. Mercer & Scurvy, 2010 | 17 | 130m, 5 | |||||
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★★★ Kif Kids
Erstbegehung: Scurvy, D.Mercer & G. Dondel, 2010 | 19 | 150m, 5 | |||||
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Route | Grade | Style | Selected ascents | |||||
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★★ That's What She Said
Erstbegehung: Nicholas Le Maitre, Tristan Firman & Justine Cole | 15 | 140m, 3 | |||||
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★★ 15 on steroids
This is a spicy alternative to the first part of the second pitch of "That's what she said". It starts one meter to the right of the anchor of the first pitch. Climb a small dark red groove/face to a small roof. Pull through the roof to a recess and climb up using side pulls to a slightly bigger roof. Traverse left on a small rail passing through a small bush ( I suggest the next person climbing this to clean the small rail with a nut pick so the gear placement will be much better). Head to a good hold with no good foot holds and pull up to a sloper (high reach/crux). Climb straight up to a comfortable ledge. Erstbegehung: Renato da Costa & Justine Cole, 5 Okt 2019 | 20 | 15m |
1.5. Double Entendre 2 routes in Sector
- Summary:
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Alle traditionelles Klettern
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Route | Grade | Style | Selected ascents | |||||
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★★ Premature Crack Elation
Erstbegehung: Scurvy & D. Mercer, 2011 | 19 | 30m | |||||
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★★★ Flake Orgasm
Erstbegehung: Scurvy & D. Mercer, 2011 | 20 | 30m |
1.6. Red River Crag 5 routes in Sector
- Summary:
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Alle Sportklettern
Beschreibung
A convenient crag close to the campsite.
Zustieg
Walk to the north-eastern corner of the campsite. Climb over the fence using the conveniently placed steps and walk to the river. After crossing the river, walk downstream for a few minutes until you reach the crag.
Route | Grade | Style | Selected ascents | |||
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★★ Hanna Savana
18/6a Erstbegehung: D.Marshall & M.Rehm, 2013 | 18 | 9 | |||
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★★ Aussies Wedding Gift
19/6a+ Erstbegehung: D.Marshall & M.Rehm, 2013 | 19 | 9 | |||
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★★ Mantis
26/7b Erstbegehung: J. Marshall & D. Marshall, 2012 | 26 | 6 | |||
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★ Kargen
24/7a Erstbegehung: J. Marshall & D. Marshall, 2012 | 24 | 5 | |||
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★ Where Do I Get My Handbag Repaired
22/6c Erstbegehung: Tony Lourens, 2012 | 22 | 9 |