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| Climbing in Saxon Switzerland is for people of all ages. The unique landscape of the Elbsandsteingebirge (Elbe Sandstone Mountains) offers not only breathtaking scenery but holds many a challenge for climbers. The experience of climbing a rock face in nature's own theatre is second to none. |
Experienced climbers from all over the world, as well as people who are still learning to climb, have a choice of 15,000 ways to the top.
There are few restrictions, and those that do exist are there to protect nature. Some routes are more popular than others because of the views they afford and the degree of difficulty of the climb. Activity is governed by "Saxonian Climbing Rules", which are designed to protect the delicate sand stone and the ecology and environment of the National Park. For example, safety tools made of metal (clip wedges etc) are prohibited. Only traditional tools, such as slings and ropes, are permitted. The rope can only be used for safety and abseiling. Damage to, or alteration of, the rock surface is prohibited, apart from the use of fixing hooks by the lead climber. Use of chemicals, such as magnesium, is prohibited, as is climbing on wet or brittle rocks. |
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Mountain rescue services:
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Tel: Rettungsstelle Pirna 112
Ottomühle Bielatal: 035033 - 71071
Amselsee Kurort Rathen: 035024 - 70447
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Bielatal
Rathener Gebiet
Schmilkaer Gebiet
Affensteine
Gebiet der Steine
Großer Zschand
Schrammsteingebiet
Brandgebiet
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| Climbing schools and climbing courses ... |
Accidents occur mostly as a result of overestimating the hardness of rocks, carelessness, lack of awareness of danger and/or proper protection. There is a wide range of climbing courses that offer instruction to beginners and advanced climbers alike, the tuition provided by qualified climbers. p>
Adventure Service
Clemens Langer
Niederweg 10
01814 · Bad Schandau
Telefon: (035022) 43253
E-Mail:
www.adventure-service.de
Supply of climbing courses for newcomers and skilled climbers
Bergsport Arnold
Bernd Arnold
Obere Straße 35
01848 · Hohnstein
Telefon: (035975) 81246
Fax: (035975) 80631
www.bergsport-arnold.de
Climbing courses for newcomers and skilled climbers; equipment for hire
Elbsandsteinreisen
Engelbrecht & Strohbach GbR
Marktplatz 12
01814 · Bad Schandau
Telefon: (035022) 90051
Fax: (035022) 90044
E-Mail:
www.elbsandsteinreisen.de
Climbing courses for newcomers and skilled climbers; tour operators; incoming; events
OUTDOORTOURS
Steffen Michel
Hammerstraße 6
01855 · Sebnitz
Telefon: (035971) 56907
Fax: (035971) 56907
E-Mail:
www.klettern-sachsen.de
Climbing courses; guided climbing tours
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