Frankenjura Archive

Daniel Jung inspecting Unplugged (9a) in the Franconian Jura

The German climber Daniel Jung succeeds in the red point ascent of the sport climbing route Unplugged (9a) on the Hardcore-Wändchen. The following video shows his solid ascent.

Investigation of the cause of the hook break on the Ammerthaler Wand

Broken hook on the Ammerthaler Wand: cause investigated

On July 29, 2020, a hook broke out at a top rope stand on the Ammerthaler Wand in the Franconian Jura. The IG Climbing Frankenjura, Fichtelgebirge and Bavarian Forest eV is now publishing the results of an investigation.

Philipp Gassner climbs Action Directe (9a) - video

On April 24, 2021, Philipp Gassner climbed the legendary 9a route Action Directe. This video shows his ascent.

First ascent: Alexander Megos climbs Hello Kitty (9a +)

Alexander Megos climbs a new line at the Schneiderloch in the Franconian Jura, Hello Kitty, and rates the tour with a 9a +.

Jan Hojer and Yannick Flohé devalue Bock-Route Working Class

The two German competition athletes Jan Hojer and Yannick Flohé climbed the 9a-Route Working Class within a single day. Both devalue the route to 8c +.

This is what Alex Megos says about the dispute over the title “First 9a in the world”

Is Action Directe the world's first 9a, or is it Hubble? Does history have to be rewritten? We spoke to Alexander Megos.

Alex Megos flashes 8b-Boulder Kalokagathia

The German professional climber Alexander Megos succeeds in the flash ascent of the endurance boulder Kalokagathia (8b) in the Franconian Jura.

Kurt Albert: red dot inventor, climbing pioneer, adventurer & lateral thinker

Kurt Albert: red dot inventor, climbing pioneer & lateral thinker [biography]

Kurt Albert was one of the greatest climbers of all time. A biography was published on the occasion of the 10th anniversary of his death.

Knatsch in Frankenjura - Alex Megos and Markus Bock declare war on each other

Conflict in Frankenjura - Alex Megos and Markus Bock declare war to each other

Conflict in the Franconian Jura. Alexander Megos and Markus Bock declare war. It is now known who removed The Last Dance route.

Alexander Megos and Julian Söhnlein's route in Frankenjura got destroyed

The adhesive hooks of the route The Last Dance (8c +) have been removed by strangers. Alexander Megos sharply criticizes the action.

Alexander Megos successful in Frankenjura: Opposing Force (8b + / c) bouldered

The 9c climber Alexander Megos succeeds in the ascent of the Boulder Opposing Force in the Franconian Jura. He suggests 8b + / c as a difficulty.

Brushpoint: Alex Megos invents a new climbing style

Alex Megos introduces a new climbing style: brushpoint climbing. After almost every move, he cleans the climbing holds on the route with a brush.

Melissa Le Nevé is the first woman to climb Action Directe (9a)

Frenchwoman Melissa Le Nevé takes the first female ascent of what is probably the most famous 9a route in the world: Action Directe in Franconian Jura, Germany.

Pirmin Bertle scores Panthera (9a) in the Franconian Jura

Pirmin Bertle scores Pantera (9a) in the Franconian Jura

The German climber Primin Bertle announces the possibly only fourth ascent of the 9a route Panthera at Schneiderloch.

Martin Keller succeeds-the first ascent-the-seat version Start-of-Boulders Riot Act

Martin Keller succeeds in the first repetition of the seat start version of the 8c Boulder Riot Act

Martin Keller gets the first ascent of the 8c Boulder Riot Act in the Frankenjura. The over 40-year-old invested a total of 60 sessions in the inspection.