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Rouvas Forest

RouvasInside the gorge of Rouvas there are many rockfaces with good quality. What is not there are the routes! At the moment there is only one which was climbed by Kopidakis N. , Loukakis N.

Rouvas view, Iraklio Crete

Name of route Insecurity

First ascent Kopidakis N. ,Loukakis N.

Grde of difficulty V, V+

Length 40 meters

Quality of rock Very good

Permanent protection (bolts etc.) None

Starting point This route is on the left after the wooden bridge where the gorge is very narrow. It is the characteristic zigzag crack on the right of the white wall.

Necessary Gear Nuts, slings, 50 meters rope

Return Walking

Commentary Very beautiful route in the gorge of Rouvas. This climbing area has a lot to offer for new routes.

Best season All year long (except January - February).

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