Use this Region Guide to easily find and compare Crags.
Table of contents
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Namibia
262 in Region
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1.1.
Windhoek 82 routes in Crag
- 1.1.1. Avis Dam 8 routes in Area
- 1.1.2. Eros 1 routes in Area
- 1.1.3. Harmony 53 routes in Crag
- 1.1.4. Falkenstein 20 routes in Crag
- 1.2. Neudamm 0 routes in Area
- 1.3. Affenberg (Auas) 11 routes in Crag
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1.4.
Midgard 19 routes in Area
- 1.4.1. Asgard / Leopard Gorge 7 routes in Crag
- 1.4.2. Graveyard Crag 1 routes in Crag
- 1.4.3. Rocky Point 11 routes in Crag
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1.5.
Erongo Mountains 12 routes in Area
- 1.5.1. Omandumba 12 routes in Area
- 1.6. Etusis 0 routes in Area
- 1.7. Sphinxblick 3 routes in Area
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1.8.
Spitzkoppe & The Pontoks 61 routes in Area
- 1.8.1. Great Spitzkoppe 19 routes in Crag
- 1.8.2. Campsite Secret B 4 routes in Area
- 1.8.3. Rhino Horn Vicinity 2 routes in Cliff
- 1.8.4. Boulder Valley 30 routes in Sector
- 1.8.5. Agulla Marcelino 1 routes in Area
- 1.8.6. Sugar Loaf 0 routes in Cliff
- 1.8.7. Vittoria's Secret Slab 3 routes in Area
- 1.8.8. The Pontoks 1 routes in Crag
- 1.8.9. Felsenteich 1 routes in Crag
- 1.8.10. Klipdachswand 0 routes in Sector
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1.9.
Swakop River 39 routes in Area
- 1.9.1. Brauhaus-Wand 31 routes in Crag
- 1.9.2. Stiefel 2 routes in Crag
- 1.9.3. Kückis Pub 1 routes in Crag
- 1.9.4. Flinstones 4 routes in Crag
- 1.9.5. Piccola Italia 1 routes in Crag
- 1.10. Brandberg 0 routes in Area
- 1.11. Tiras Mountains 0 routes in Area
- 1.12. Fish River Canyon 0 routes in Area
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1.13.
Aussenkehr 26 routes in Area
- 1.13.1. King's Throne Canyon 26 routes in Crag
- 1.14. Blutkuppe 1 routes in Crag
- 1.15. Sesriem 1 routes in Crag
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1.16.
Aus 7 routes in Crag
- 1.16.1. Perdeberg 4 routes in Crag
- 1.16.2. Berggeistpfeiler 3 routes in Crag
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1.1.
Windhoek 82 routes in Crag
1. Namibia
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Lat / Long: -22.924461, 16.243284
1.1. Windhoek
- Summary:
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Lat / Long: -22.571494, 17.067945
1.1.1. Avis Dam
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8 routes in Area
Lat / Long: -22.576900, 17.133673
요약
A short wall with about 5 routes as well as some bouldering.
설명
Be aware of loose rock. Where a helmet when belaying.
접근 문제들
Free entry. Parking costs N$30.
접근
From the car park next to the B6 the cliffs are obvious on the other side of the open area. Simply walk up!
1.1.2. Eros
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1 route in Area
1.1.3. Harmony
- Summary:
요약
Access Sensitive
설명
Waterfall (mostly dry) offering beautifully water weathered quarts and mudstone.
접근 문제들
Military Land - Access is highly restricted. DO NOT GO THERE unless on an arranged outing with the MCSA Namibia. Contact the MCSA Namibia Section for a local climbing partner. Please respect that this crag is sentimental to the local climbing community.
접근
Scrambling decent
윤리문제
No Camping or Hikers... climbing only!
1.1.4. Falkenstein
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20 routes in Crag
접근 문제들
Private Farm Land - Access via the MCSA Namibia Section Only! The farm has anti-poaching teams who need to be alerted to visitors walking through the area.
1.2. Neudamm
1.3. Affenberg (Auas)
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Lat / Long: -22.777645, 17.316038
요약
Surrounded by African game.
설명
Less than an hour from Windhoek. A tiny crag with short, but sustained and technical routes. Panoramic views over the African Savanna.
접근 문제들
This crag is on a private game reserve. Climbers have access at a price of N$60 (Euro 4) per day. Lodging is available at reception. Exclusive camping can be arranged with local climbing outfit Urban Friction. Call beforehand.
접근
5' walk from parking area. Parking area strictly accessible with permission from reception.
숙박 장소
Auas Safari Lodge - Journeys Namibia (Lodging) Urban Friction (Camping) +264813312916 ufriction@gmail.com
윤리문제
No climbing when Rock Kestrels are breeding (info available from Urban Friction). Bolting with written permission only. No bolting of trad lines.
역사
Richard Ford started developing routes here in 2017 whilst working at the Lodge. More prospective lines are still up for grabs.
1.4. Midgard
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Lat / Long: -22.088024, 17.362989
1.4.1. Asgard
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7 routes in Crag
Lat / Long: -22.099742, 17.360567
숙박 장소
Midgard Country Estate
1.4.2. Graveyard Crag
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1 route in Crag
1.4.3. Rocky Point
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11 routes in Crag
Lat / Long: -22.075087, 17.366391
1.5. Erongo Mountains
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Lat / Long: -21.662279, 15.671463
1.5.1. Omandumba
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12 routes in Area
Lat / Long: -21.543796, 15.570379
요약
Great quality granite with plenty of untapped bouldering potential
설명
Mostly friction / slab climbing
접근 문제들
Access for guests of the guest farms
숙박 장소
Omandumba Guest Farm or Erongo Farmhouse
윤리문제
Respect nature
1.6. Etusis
숙박 장소
Monika & Herbert Lauenroth Farm Etusis No 75 Postfach 5 KARIBIB/Namibia
Tel.: +264 (0) 64 550826 Fax: +264 (0) 64 684056 etusis@namibnet.com www.etusis.com
1.7. Sphinxblick
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3 routes in Area
Lat / Long: -22.319256, 15.479048
1.8. Spitzkoppe & The Pontoks
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Lat / Long: -21.830597, 15.182298
요약
Sport, boulder and trad climbing on granite in a desert setting.
설명
Infos can be found here: http://www.spitzkoppe.eu or contact Urban Friction Namibia for guided excursions
접근
Anywhere from 10mins to 1hr, depending on where you climb.
숙박 장소
Camping can be found around the base of the mountain. It is a community-run endeavour. Please respect the rules.
There is now a new camp next to the reserve.
Spitzkoppe Tented Camp and Campsites https://spitzkoppe-tented-camp.business.site/?utm_source=gmb&utm_medium=referral#summary Check the site for prices.
1.8.1. Great Spitzkoppe
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19 routes in Crag
Lat / Long: -21.825743, 15.170219
요약
Amazing area consisting of mainly slab and crack routes. There are most styles with single pitch sport routes, multi-pitch sport routes, big wall routes and brilliant trad climbs.
접근 문제들
Access via the Spitzkoppe Community Campsite.
숙박 장소
Spitzkoppe Community Campsite, Spitzkoppe Lodge
윤리문제
Trad and bolted routes permitted. No bolts next to natural protection. Bolting permissions to be arranged via the Mountain Club of South Africa, Namibia Section. NO BOLTING WITHOUT PERMISSION.
1.8.2. Campsite Secret B
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4 routes in Area
Lat / Long: -21.835098, 15.171046
요약
Single pitch sport climbs on 2 large boulders at Campsite Secret B
설명
2 Large boulders with various sport routes
접근 문제들
Easy access
1.8.3. Rhino Horn Vicinity
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2 routes in Cliff
Lat / Long: -21.833072, 15.169125
설명
Excellent feature with a famous route opened by Kurt Albert. Recently rebolted.
접근
Best approach is from between campsites Secret A & B on the east of the Rhino Horn.
하강시 주의점
Abseil and return down the path on the east side.
1.8.4. Boulder Valley
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30 routes in Sector
Lat / Long: -21.832766, 15.164469
설명
An area with many single pitch crags spread across five large boulders all within walking distance of the campsites 8-10 of Spitzkoppe Rest Camp. All routes bolted with bolt distances usually between 1 and 3m. All routes equipped with double Rings (mostly rather small) at the top. Long drop toilets available near all boulders because of campsites. No water.
접근
Walking distance from campsites. You need a permit to enter the area.
1.8.5. Agulla Marcelino
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Lat / Long: -21.831924, 15.188936
요약
Fantastic buttress currently home to 4 routes. Mostly good quality rock.
1.8.6. Sugar Loaf
설명
Multi-pitch granite slabs with a variety of routes, some are very run out and have very high first bolts.
접근
Easy walk to the bottom. Camping at the base.
하강시 주의점
Abesil is the best choice of descent. Can be difficult to find the anchors at the top on your return so pay attention.
1.8.7. Vittoria's Secret Slab
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Lat / Long: -21.831820, 15.184446
요약
The slab with a large white strip located above campsite 16. Great potential for new sport lines.
설명
100m high slab
1.8.8. The Pontoks
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1 route in Crag
Lat / Long: -21.825576, 15.198547
요약
Big granite domes with lots of slab and crack routes.
1.8.9. Felsenteich
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1 route in Crag
Lat / Long: -21.841247, 15.189971
1.8.10. Klipdachswand
1.9. Swakop River
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Lat / Long: -22.520112, 15.335884
The original developers request that chalk is not to be used.
The south of the river is in the Namib-Naukluft National Park. The North is in the Dorob. This does not appear to present any problems, but climbers are urged to look after the area.
요약
In the bed of the (usually dry) Swakop river lies a vast collection of cliffs. A few have routes on them. This part of the Swakop river runs through the Moon Valley which is a fascinating landscape.
설명
Less than an hour from Swakopmund is a part of the Swakop river which has a vast collection of cliffs on either side of it. Some of these have routes on them, the main section being Brauhaus-wand.
The rock is composed of gneiss, with areas of granite, feldspar, quartzite and dolerite. The rock is solid, but some is weathered at the surface and new routes may require cleaning of loose rubble. A helmet is recommended.
Climbing early in the day is recommended because of the heat.
접근 문제들
접근
A 4x4 is very much recommended as the river bed has sand in many places. The climbing is about 57km from Swakopmund.
See map below.
From Swakopmund drive about 40km towards Windhoek on the B2. Turn right into the D1991. Follow this for about 18km. After passing the first buildings on your left you more or less enter the river bed. There is a road on your left directly after a ridge of rock. This leads to a farm and is signposted as such. Do not turn here. After about 50m there is another road to the left. Take this road. (If you reach Goanikontes Oasis proper, you have gone too far.) Follow this up the river bed for a little less than 5km. The main wall (Bruahaus-wand) will become apparent on your left.
The alternate approach, shown on the map below, is to drive to the Goanikontes Oasis. Turn right into a jeep track in the river bed just after the entrance to the Oasis. It is between 4 and 5 km to the climbs. Keep to the left of the main river bed.
숙박 장소
There are numerous places to stay in Swakopmund. Alternatively the river bed itself has many possible free camp sites (no facilities). Please remove all traces and use present fire pits if possible. Bring your own wood.
The Goanikontes Oasis is a splendid place to stay with camping, huts and a restaurant. Lots of trees and shade to escape the midday heat.
윤리문제
Please limit use of chalk if needed at all.
역사
The original development took place between 2010-12 by Volker Muller, Hasso Gantze and co (hence many of the names are German).
1.9.1. Brauhaus-Wand
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31 routes in Crag
Lat / Long: -22.668378, 14.855392
요약
Brauhaus-wall is the most obvious wall from the river bed / road and the easiest to access. It has by far the highest concentrations of routes.
설명
Brauhaus-wall is a combination of friction climbs, face climbs and some cracks / chimneys. It is around 15m but there are two routes that currently break through the headwall.
접근
Brauhaus-wand is the most obvious wall from the river bed / road. It is number 2 on the topo. Get out of your car and climb!
1.9.2. Stiefel
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2 routes in Crag
요약
Stiefel wall (meaning 'boots') currently has one route on it, a more adventurous multi-pitch route.
설명
Stiefel wall currently only has one route, Morgen gibt's Freibier.
접근
Stiefel wall is before and behind Brauhaus-wand. It is number 3 on the topo. Park before Brauhaus-wand and walk into the hills.
1.9.3. Kückis Pub
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1 route in Crag
요약
Kückis Pub currently only has one route.
설명
Kückis Pub is a famous pub in Swakopmund. The wall currently only has one route, 'Swakop Escalator.' The route is quite unique.
접근
The wall is further around from Brauhaus-wand. It is number 1 on the topo.
1.9.4. Flinstones
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요약
Close to the campsite called Flinstones
1.9.5. Piccola Italia
- Summary:
요약
New place to bolt routes in a private property. Friendly with rock climbers and animal lovers.
접근
Goanikontes river
숙박 장소
Private property, is a camping
윤리문제
Animal friendly, rock climbers friendly
1.10. Brandberg
1.11. Tiras Mountains
숙박 장소
Ranch Koiimasis Wulff & Anke Izko P.O.Box 14 Helmeringhausen Namibia
Booking: Tel.: +264 (0)63 683052 Fax.: +264 (0)63 683052 koiimasis@yahoo.com www.namibia-farm-lodge.com (Farm Koiimasis)
역사
developped since 2001
1.12. Fish River Canyon
1.13. Aussenkehr
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Lat / Long: -28.354004, 17.476478
1.13.1. King's Throne Canyon
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26 routes in Crag
Lat / Long: -28.353728, 17.477148
요약
There are currently some 30 bolted routes on hard, dolerite rock and numerous trad routes, both in Kings Throne Canyon and Quiver Tree Canyon.
설명
Climbing is best during the winter season (April to September). It can get baking hot in summer, but as the canyon snakes through the rocky desert landscape, there are routes with different aspects so you can always find some shade. Aussenkehr Region is one of the hottest and driest places in Namibia. with average annual temperature of 19.8°C and precipitation 47mm.
접근 문제들
The canyon is on private land - please pay the entrance fee to the Aussenkehr park of N$/R 50 p/p (for the duration of the stay) at the Spar in Aussenkehr. (Info 2022)
접근
Aussenkehr is 50km west from Noordoewer alongside the Orange River. Some routes can be belayed straight from your car, 0 min approach !
숙박 장소
Norotshama River Resort
윤리문제
The upper slopes of the canyon are very loose, so any traffic could have a big impact.
역사
Numerous sport routes opened by Arjan de Kock.
1.14. Blutkuppe
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1 route in Crag
Lat / Long: -22.841231, 15.381216
접근 문제들
Permit required
접근
North-east of the Naukluft park
1.15. Sesriem
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1 route in Crag
Lat / Long: -24.502846, 15.794304
설명
Brückenturm, the only climbing feature, is inside the 50m deep Sesriem Canyon.
접근 문제들
Permit required
숙박 장소
Taleni Africa camping
1.16. Aus
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7 routes in Crag
Lat / Long: -26.653899, 16.230238
숙박 장소
Klein-Aus Vista / Gondwana Sperrgebiet Rand Park Postfach 25, 9000 Aus/ Namibia Tel +264 (0)63 258021 /116 Fax +264 (0)63 258021 ausvista@namibhorses.com reservations@namibhorses.com
역사
development since 2008
1.16.1. Perdeberg
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4 routes in Crag
1.16.2. Berggeistpfeiler
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3 routes in Crag