Kletterführer Frankenjura Band 2

Overview

Kletterführer Frankenjura Band 2 is the latest, expanded 14th edition of Sebastian Schwertner’s long‑running guide to the northern Frankenjura. Covering roughly 6,900 routes in this volume (13,400 combined with Band 1), it delivers what Frankenjurists prize: meticulous topos, precise approaches, and clear sector mapping. New routes are incorporated through April 2024, and the text retains the author’s trademark route comments—useful both at the base and back at the Gasthof.

Coverage and destinations

This volume focuses on the southern half of the Northern Frankenjura, including:

• Walberla; Trubachtal; Betzenstein; Spies; Schnaittach- and Sittenbachtal; Pegnitztal; Krottenseer Forst; Hirschbachtal; Schwarzer Brand; Königsteiner Gebiet; Lehental; Högenbach- and Förrenbachtal; Lauterachtal.
  An A–Z crag index runs from Albrecht Dürer Fels to ZZ Top Grotte, making cross‑referencing easy.

Design and usability

The layout is clean and consistent: sector overviews with page cross‑refs, crag diagrams with route lines and numbers, orientation and height, plus GPS coordinates. Access is further streamlined by QR codes for parking and trailheads—excellent for first‑time visitors. Conservation “zones,” hazards, and sensitive access notes are highlighted where it counts.

On‑the‑rock guidance

For climbers, the topos are supported by concise route descriptions and historical first‑ascents. Protection is addressed realistically (e.g., where bold spacing or trad gear like threads and nuts are advisable). Grade spread is broad: from family‑friendly slabs and pocketed walls (e.g., Wolfstein, Haselstaudener Wände) to endurance testpieces on steep limestone at Student, Riffler, and the Ankatalwand. Alternatives to crowd magnets are suggested, helping you pivot on busy weekends without sacrificing rock quality.

Logistics and extras

Practical travel notes stand out: public‑transport options into the Pegnitz and Trubach valleys, popular camping bases, and rest‑day ideas (paddling the Pegnitz, swimming in Königstein). A three‑year download code unlocks the Vertical‑Life app version, giving you the topos on iOS/Android—handy when weather or daylight compresses your day.

Verdict

Authoritative, field‑tested, and notably user‑friendly, Band 2 captures the density and diversity of the Frankenjura with clarity and care. For anyone planning a sport‑climbing trip—first visit or fifteenth—this is the benchmark guide to the region’s southern northern half; pair it with Band 1 for full coverage and you’re set for seasons of pocket pulling.

Details

Weight

1100g

Pages

608

Publisher

Panico Alpinverlag