Kalymnian Climbing

Prior to our visit we imagined Kalymnos to be mostly harder climbing on steep/overhanging rock. However, we were surprised to discover that the climbing comprises many different styles including many slabs and technical walls, with most climbs in the F5c-F6b grade range.

That said, it seems most people come to Kalymnos to climb the very steep climbs on big holds, tufas and stalactites. The climbing is often 3D and lots of fun (if you like that sort of thing!). Many of the very overhanging routes are true tests of endurance – no one move is that hard, but the climbing is very sustained (great if you’re a strong climbing-wall climber!).

Unfortunately, the more popular routes are getting polished. However, there is so much climbing (which is under continuous development) it is easy to find many great routes in very good condition.