The Excalibur: 500 Tons of Climbing Wall from the Netherlands

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The area around Groningen, Netherlands, has been described as “flat as a pancake” which leaves climbers with nothing to climb outdoors…that is until the massive climbing tower Excalibur was built.

Klimcentrum Bjoeks is considered one of the best Dutch Climbing Centers. Outside Bjoeks looms the mighty Excalibur, a spectacular and curved climbing tower that is over 121 feet high (37 meters) to reach the thrilling peak. The overhang curves 36 feet out from the base and offers numerous routes up, from the slabby side, to the “steep” side that requires some thought and climbing muscle.

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