Blocks cleared away in the boulder area Murgtal

In January 2016 around 8000 tons of rock thundered into the Murgtal, damaging the small power plant in the lake sector. Now, the community apparently cleared away existing blocks during a clean-up operation.

As Silvan Dermond, editor of the future bouldering guide for the Murgtal, reports to LACRUX, the central willow blocks are gone. Among other things, the Murgtraverse. “The incline of the Murgtraverse has changed due to the vibrations of the rock fall anyway. Many kids' boulders are gone, ”continues Silvan.

Here is the picture that Stephan Rothenberger sent to LACRUX. If anyone knows more, please leave a comment!

Rock fall in the Murg Valley - Lake sector
Rockslide in the Murg Valley - This is what the lake sector looks like recently


Credits: Picture Stephan Rothenberger

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2 comments

  1. Hi
    Today after two years we went bouldering again in the Murg valley and unfortunately it looks exactly like the photo by Stephan Rothenberger. It's a shame, because the bouldering level right next to the river was so beautiful. Anyone know how to proceed?

    • Hello Baba
      According to my clarifications, the blasting work is over.
      The blocks were blown up because the local community Murg needed building material for the stream.
      Of course it is a pity about the beautiful boulders, which were blown away. Fortunately, the Murg Valley has many other beautiful bouldering spots to offer.
      From September on, the Murg Valley topo will be available from bouldern.ch, where you will find all the information on the different sectors. This can already be pre-ordered on bouldern.ch.
      Best regards and allez

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