Alex Megos and Yannick Flohé are planning a potential 9c route in the Franconian Jura

The two German professional climbers Alex Megos and Yannick Flohé are taking on one of the last tough projects in Franconian Switzerland. With an estimated difficulty of 9b+ or even 9c, the line has the potential to become a mega classic.

Alex Megos and Yannick Flohe are among the best climbers in the world. In Franconian Switzerland they are taking on a really difficult project together, which should check in somewhere at 9b+, 9c. You can find out what happens when the two climbing professionals join forces in the following video.

Video: Potential 9c? Megos and Flohé in the toughest project in Germany

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Credits: Cover picture Alex Megos, Christopher Hanke

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