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Elevation: | 1,132 ft | 345 m |
GPS: |
49.79759, 7.44589 Google Map · Climbing Area Map |
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Shared By: | Jay Harrison on Oct 24, 2019 | |
Admins: | Shawn Heath |
Description
I mistakenly began searching for the Oberhauser Ridge Rocks from below. There is a vast network of trails in this region, one of which heads off a farm road, heading up moderately to reach the wooded path along the main spine of rock. Before reaching them, I noticed a bulging, 12m formation to my left with a clear path leading to it. Lo and Behold! Fixed gear pointed out a route on this satellite block.
Getting There
If you do as I did, park at a small lot in the crook of a tight switchback of roads just north of the castle ruins. This is obviously a hiker's starting point, as there is signage with trail maps and an overview of the entire region. Walk south, glancing desperately for escape routes should a vehicle come your way as you do so. One of the ubiquitous trail posts guides you away from most traffic onto first a dirt farm road, then left off that to begin wandering uphill through the woods. The trail is blazed with purple 'Vital' markers, which I believe stands for 'rough trail' . This is the first substantial rock you will come to, left off the main trail 5m or so. Note the spot I picked on the routefinder map may not be quite right.
It is also possible to walk down the trail from the upper access (which I believe is the normal and best way to access the cliffs generally), just by continuing downward past the main ridgeline.
It is also possible to walk down the trail from the upper access (which I believe is the normal and best way to access the cliffs generally), just by continuing downward past the main ridgeline.
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