Maarat Shimshon
Interesting rock climbing area for routes up to 5c and from 6a to 6c (french grades).
Best time(s) :
- January
- February
- March
- April
- May
- June
- July
- August
- Sept.
- Oct.
- Nov.
- Dec.
Aspect(s) : SE Altitude : 400 m
Approach 20 min steep up hill. Kids friendly ? foot of the crag comfortable for young kids.
Informations :
Between 10 and 25 routes, from 5a to 6c. Bolting : sport climbing
Max Height : 30 m.
Rock :
limestone. Characteristic(s) : overhang 
, vertical 
, slab 
. Type(s) of holds : underclings, jugs, pockets / holes, crimps.
, vertical , slab . Type(s) of holds : underclings, jugs, pockets / holes, crimps.
Further information(s) : In summer too hot perfect for winter climb.
The higest sectore that called Sector 2002 (open in 2014) have 4 routes from right to left :
5c ; 6a ; 6b ; 6b+
Sector school :
2 routes from right to left 5a (Gan Yeldim); 5b (Emma playground)
Soon will be more routes there.
The higest sectore that called Sector 2002 (open in 2014) have 4 routes from right to left :
5c ; 6a ; 6b ; 6b+
Sector school :
2 routes from right to left 5a (Gan Yeldim); 5b (Emma playground)
Soon will be more routes there.
Locations :
Area :
Israel, Jerusalem District (מחוז ירושלים), Center, Jerusalem, Beït Shemesh.
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 Rock climbing area GPS Coordinates : |
Latitude : 31° 45' 49" N | Longitude : 35° 1' 32" E | Sexagesimal & Orientation |
 Parking lot GPS Coordinates : |
Latitude : 31° 45' 41" N | Longitude : 35° 1' 15" E | Sexagesimal & Orientation |
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Area added by Tal azulay
