Description

Karihiekka is beautifull beach surrounded with all types of climbing close by. Some boulders are right on the beach! It is also one of the most beautiful places to camp in this part of the world! There is even a community tent sauna for after climb relaxation.

Karihiekka serves as a base camp for the surrounding climbing spots such as Rapionvuori and Sarkanen.

Some of the classics you should not miss on your trip here are, Luonteri Beach life 6a+ sport, Tyränosaurus Rex 6c trad and Let's sacrifice Toby 6A+ boulder.

Some harder recommended test pieces are Mind Fuck 7b trad, and Blackstreak boys 7B boulder. The latter has back to back dynos, so not your typical Highball boulder.

History

The first boulders were established around 2005. The development has mostly been made by climbers from Kuopio area. Development is on going and plenty of new routes are still to be done. If you want to open new lines please contact Kuopion Kiipeilyseura ry.

Routes on Karihiekka
2 sport 6 trad 27 boulder 9 Likes
Premium topo by Team Sawo
Anssi Uutela
from Kuopio, Finland
Veli-Matti Halonen
from Kuopio, Finland
Mika Niskanen
from Iisalmi, Finland