The DWS Mecca Mallorca has one more Psicobloc spot thanks to the Swiss climbers Philipp Geisenhoff, Marco Müller, Benjamin Weber, Benjamin Schelker and Flo Weber. At Cala Magrana they found a virgin rock ledge and opened six new routes there, including Poseidon's Kiss (8c).
«18 meters high, overhanging, quite handy and very aesthetic.» So paraphrases Marco Müller the ledge of rock that he Philipp Geisenhoff, Benjamin Weber, Benjamin Schelker and Flo Weber consider Cala Magrana discovered on the east coast of Mallorca. "The archway in particular, which leads to a separate cave, makes the spot a little paradise," he enthuses. In total, the five climbers from Switzerland have climbed five routes from 6c to 8c for the first time, of which Poseidon's Kiss the hardest is.
"We could hardly believe that nobody had climbed here before."
Marco Müller
Video: Deep Water Solo First Ascents in Mallorca
Tell me Marco, how did you discover this jewel?
We searched for new DWS spots on Google Earth. We then found a potential spot and checked out the rock. We were disappointed to find that everything was very brittle and the water wasn't deep enough.
When walking back, Philipp saw a grotto in the distance and walked past it without much expectation. The rock quality there was great and it also looked like nobody had climbed there before. So the next day we started cleaning and planning new routes.
How long were you in Cala Magrana?
We were in Mallorca for two weeks in October, including four days in Cala Magrana. The rest of the time we climbed in the already developed areas.
What fascinates you about deep water soloing?
You feel extremely light and free with the DWS. You don't have a rope that gets in the way of your feet, nor the cliffs that interrupt the flow. Climbing so high above the water is also thrilling. Especially because you often can't check out the routes completely and have to climb on sight.
How would you summarize your Mallorca trip in a nutshell?
Awesome climbs with a great crew.
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Credits: Cover picture Marco Müller