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Melchtal Rock Climbing

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Areas in Melchtal

Bonistock / Melchsee-Frutt 0 / 18 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 18

Cheselenflue 0 / 10 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 10

Ofen 0 / 6 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 6

Elevation:	5,389 ft
GPS:	46.7884, 8.2758 Google Map · Climbing Area Map
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Shared By:	Dan Flynn on Dec 20, 2011
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Description

Easy access single pitch and multipitch sport climbing on solid limestone, in an alpine setting.

The three areas described here span the Meltchal valley, on the north side, up top, and on the south side.

Getting There

Melchtal is a relatively quiet valley very close to Lucerne, and is accessible by public transport (bus) or car.

Public transportation options: train/bus/cable car for Melchsee-Frutt (Bonistock) or Cheselenflue.
Use 'Stöckalp' as destination in SBB.ch.

34 Total Climbs

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Classic Climbing Routes at Melchtal

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

5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a 4 ● Späckrösti 5c Sport Bonistock / Melchsee-…
5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a 4 ● Blitz 5c+ Sport Bonistock / Melchsee-…
5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a 3 ● Hermelin 6a Sport Bonistock / Melchsee-…
5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b 5 ● Blauer Käfer 6a+ Sport 6 pitches Cheselenflue
5.12a 7a+ 25 VIII+ 25 E5 6a 3 ● Die Maenner von Memmental 7a+ Sport 5 pitches Cheselenflue