Ingelstein

Ingelstein must rank as one of the most attractive looking, and least visited crags in the Basler Jura. As you drive up the hairpins towards Gempen, it is usually in bright sunshine and looks fantastic. Some of the routes are. Closer inspection however reveals a lot of vegetation, some loose rock, a few not fully bolted routes, noise from the road, and a cauldron when the sun shines outside the winter months. The 2nd pitches of the routes are, however, often on excellent quality rock and are well worth doing. 

Region
Switzerland - Basler Jura
Rock Type
Limestone
Altitude
550m
Number of routes
50
Range of Routes
4c to 7b
Faces
South
Sun
Most of the day
Climbing Area

Sectors

Sector Description Sun Grades
A Ingelstein Left

Left of Ingelsteiner Dach.

Most of the day 5b-7b
B Ingelstein Right

Right of Ingelsteiner Dach

Most of the day 6a - 7a

Trad Climbs

Topo Reference Title Trad UK E Grade Trad UK tech grade Length Quality Description Tick
44b Ingelsteiner Dach E4 6b

Climbs through the large roof. Grade not checked. One of the original testpieces of the Basler Jura. Climbing not allowed due to nesting bats. Which is Ok, because it looks horrible and loose.

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