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Gandalf Wall

International > Europe > Norway > Lofoten

Description

Easily accessible and directly above the spot where many climbers camp, Gandalf Wall is great for moderate midsized multipitch. Climbers are easily visible from the road, making it easy to see if the route you are after is free.

Descend climber's left along the clifftop until a cairned path winds its way back towards the road.

Getting There

816 towards Henningsvaer. Park at the pullouts across from the cliff and approach along the obvious trails (crossing the large black pipe which is the water supply for Henningsvaer). The approach takes roughly 10 minutes.

Routes from Left to Right

5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a
 6
Gamle rev
Trad 2 pitches
5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a
 9
Tromso ekspressen
Trad 3 pitches
5.8+ 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
 20
Gollum
Trad 3 pitches
5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
 20
Gandalf
Trad 3 pitches
5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a
 1
Guns 'n' Roses
Trad 3 pitches
Route Name Location Star Rating Difficulty Date
Gamle rev
 6
5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a Trad 2 pitches
Tromso ekspressen
 9
5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a Trad 3 pitches
Gollum
 20
5.8+ 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c Trad 3 pitches
Gandalf
 20
5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c Trad 3 pitches
Guns 'n' Roses
 1
5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a Trad 3 pitches

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View from the top of Gandalf Wall at ~1am in July
[Hide Photo] View from the top of Gandalf Wall at ~1am in July
Gandalf Wall  Access couldn't be easier. The belayer in blue is standing at the base of Gandalf. Gollum starts on and behind the large block to her left.
[Hide Photo] Gandalf Wall Access couldn't be easier. The belayer in blue is standing at the base of Gandalf. Gollum starts on and behind the large block to her left.