Climbing at Medved sector - Medene Hamre rocks

Climbing at Medved sector - Medene Hamre rocks.

Info about some routes in Male Karpaty Mountains, Medene Hamre area near Borinka, close to Bratislava. Routes in Medved sector.

Peter Greksak climbs Temny Hvozd. Author / source: Vlado Bibel.

Temny Hvozd route.

Final crack at Temny Hvozd route.

At the end of crack.

Temny Hvozd and Nezname Kvarteto

Temny Hvozd (7-) is probably the most popular rout in Medved sector. Another popular route - Nezname Kvarteto is almost 30 meters long.

Juraj Pucher below Nezname Kvarteto.

Peter Greksak climbs Nezname Kvarteto - the crux.

Nezname Kvarteto - final steps.

Maly Princ

Although Maly Princ route has been estimated as 6 grade UIAA, a crack in its final part is more difficult.

Maly Princ route.

Maly Princ route, climbs Juraj Pucher.

Vana Kalamarky route

The crux is below the third bolt. You have to look for a good hold instead of sloper.

Vana Kalamarky route, climbs Juraj Pucher.

Vana Kalamarky, climbs Peter Grexak.

Vana Kalamarky route.

Hra Na Schovavacku

Hra Na Schovavacku (7+) is located in the right part of Medved sector. Small steps and holds.

Below Hra Na Schovavacku route.

Hra Na Schovavacku route.

Underestimated Hever route

Rating of some routes is underestimated. For example Hever 6+/7- is much harder than its grade.

Attention - there are accidentally falling rocks in the Medved sector and in others sectors. Use a helmet always! Do not try to use a path from Medved sector to sectors like Prepadle and Medene which are on the right side of Medved. This may be dangerous.

No garrancy by Vlado Bibel

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Published: 2017-05-20
Updated: 2017-05-20

Categories: Climbing