Search
Editors
Editors

Ban on climbing in Lungern disregarded

climbingNews Switzerland

At the end of last year it became known that the Lungern climbing area was closed until further notice. Despite the ban, climbing continues.

Update from August 9, 2024: The climbing garden is open again

The climbing area Lungern, with its long and endurance-heavy routes, is one of the most popular climbing destinations in the region. The area has been closed since the end of 2020. The reason for this is blasting, as the climbing guide publisher Filidor made known at the time.

Blocking is ignored

As our editorial team was informed, this blocking is being disregarded by climbers. This is what happened on the weekend of Pentecost 2021.

At the request of LACRUX, the building authority of the municipality confirmed that the ban continues to apply and asked them to respect it.

A geological report by the municipality came to the conclusion that the danger of rock falls in the area is too great.

The ban was imposed because construction work is going on in the area. In addition, a geological report by the municipality came to the conclusion that the danger of rock falls in the area is too great. A large block above the wall could fall down at any time.

News

climbing

Chris Sharma back on the competition stage – Road to LA 28

0
Rock diving icon and deep-water solo pioneer Chris Sharma has a new goal in mind: the 2028 Olympics! To that end, the American is returning to the competition stage and will try to secure a place on the American national team this weekend. 
climbing

The hardest trad route in the world? – Connor Herson makes the first ascent of »Drifter's Escape« (9a+)

0
American trad climbing pro Connor Herson secured the first ascent of the route "Drifters Escape" in Squamish, British Columbia, Canada on July 14, 2025. The line is his most difficult first ascent to date and the culmination of two climbing seasons spent working on it.
Ski touring

Jennerstier 2026: That was Germany's toughest ski mountaineering race

0
This year's Jennerstier race in Berchtesgaden featured not only the premier individual event, but also the German Championship title and the Junior World Championship title. Nearly 500 athletes competed in Germany's most demanding ski mountaineering race over the weekend.
climbing

Incredible achievement: Esteban Daligault (24) climbs the trad final boss »Bon Voyage«

0
French climber Esteban Daligault has secured the fourth repeat of James Pearson's legendary "Bon Voyage" in Annot. He is the youngest climber to have successfully completed the world's hardest trad route.

Chris Sharma back on the competition stage – Road to LA 28

Editors -
Rock diving icon and deep-water solo pioneer Chris Sharma has a new goal in mind: the 2028 Olympics! To that end, the American is returning to the competition stage and will try to secure a place on the American national team this weekend. 
Read more

The hardest trad route in the world? – Connor Herson makes the first ascent of »Drifter's Escape« (9a+)

Editors -
American trad climbing pro Connor Herson secured the first ascent of the route "Drifters Escape" in Squamish, British Columbia, Canada on July 14, 2025. The line is his most difficult first ascent to date and the culmination of two climbing seasons spent working on it.
Read more

Jennerstier 2026: That was Germany's toughest ski mountaineering race

Editors -
This year's Jennerstier race in Berchtesgaden featured not only the premier individual event, but also the German Championship title and the Junior World Championship title. Nearly 500 athletes competed in Germany's most demanding ski mountaineering race over the weekend.
Read more