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Arhi Rock Climbing

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Description

Arhi is one of the most important crags on Kalymnos. Arhi means "beginning" and it was here in 1997 that Italian Andrea di Bari opened climbing on Kalymnos.

A nice mix of easier climbing on the flat walls on either side of the circular cave, along with a few harder, stellar classics, makes Arhi a great destination for a diversity of climbers.

Variety of climbing here on compact limestone, some on neat tufa features. Grades range from 4c to 8b and beyond. Well over 60 routes with some new activity in the last few seasons.

15 quickdraws and a 60 or 70m rope should be adequate for most routes.

The area faces south.

Getting There

From Massouri, drive north along the coast. Go past Arginonta about ½ kilometer.

Notice a metal guardrail (sea side) which changes to concrete (bridge) then back to metal.

The small dirt parking area is below the cliffs right across from the this short metal guardrail.

A white marker indicates the start of the blue-marked trail leading to the crag. Note the circular cave and the yellowish tufas.

About ten minutes or less approach up a trail that is initially a bit steeper.

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Classic Climbing Routes at Arhi

Mountain Project's determination of the classic, most popular, highest rated climbing routes in this area.

5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a 13 ● Komak Sport Arhi Left
5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a 7 ● Kalymero Sport Arhi Left
5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b 6 ● Etsi Sport Arhi Left
5.10b/c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b 11 ● Masouri Sport Arhi Left
5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b 5 ● Ki-Etsi Sport Arhi Left
5.10+ 6b+ 21 VII+ 20 E3 5b 69 ● Thetis Sport Arhi Right
5.10c/d 6b+ 21 VII+ 21 E3 5b 10 ● Monolith Sport Arhi Left
5.10d 6b+ 21 VII+ 21 E3 5b 35 ● Il Pittore Sport Arhi Right
5.11c 6c+ 24 VIII- 24 E4 6a 9 ● Harry Parterre Sport Arhi Left
5.11d 7a 24 VIII 25 E5 6a 56 ● Kastor Sport Arhi Right
5.11d 7a 24 VIII 25 E5 6a 15 ● Mofeta Sport Arhi Right
5.11d 7a 24 VIII 25 E5 6a 10 ● The Underclings Sport Arhi Left
5.12b 7b 26 VIII+ 26 E5 6b 4 ● M40 Sport Balcony Helvetia
5.12d 7c 28 IX 28 E6 6b 12 ● Eros Sport Arhi Right
5.12d 7c 28 IX 28 E6 6b 5 ● Mr Souvlaki Sport Balcony Helvetia