This isn’t just an average weekend workshop—it’s an intensive 6-day course in the iconic Frankenjura, all about giving you the skills and confidence to lead climb safely and smoothly. Whether you’re stepping outside from the gym or ready to push yourself on the sharp end, this week gives you the foundation you need. Frankenjura is a legendary spot where much of modern sport climbing took shape, and we’ll spend a week there with fellow climbers who share our passion and challenges. From setting ropes to advanced belaying and cleaning routes, we’ll cover it all. It’s the kind of course where the skills you take home will stay with you on every climb that follows!
This lead climbing course for beginners in Frankenjura is a 6-day adventure designed to help you move confidently from indoor walls to outdoor rock. With a maximum 5:1 client-to-coach ratio, you’ll receive personalized instruction in lead belaying, catching falls, anchor cleaning, and efficient movement techniques. Taking place in an iconic destination, the course emphasizes safety and hands-on practice. You’ll not only sharpen your technical and mental skills but also join a supportive community of climbers on the same journey!
Today is all about arrival and settling into your accommodation for the night. You will climb in Frankenjura, Germany, an iconic climbing destination. There are 6 guided climbing days ahead of you, so make sure to get some rest and explore the area if you’re up to it!
Accommodation: Hostel, cottage, or campsite
Over six days of coached climbing in Frankenjura, Germany, you’ll train where many modern techniques were born. With a 5:1 client-to-coach ratio, you’ll progress quickly through personalized instruction while climbing iconic routes. Rigorous safety protocols—partner checks, systematic procedures, and clear communication—ensure you climb not only boldly but smartly. You’ll build risk-assessment skills and gain real-world experience across different rock types and scenarios, leaving prepared and confident for future climbs.
Accommodation: Hostel, cottage, or campsite
After six intensive climbing days, the course comes to an end. If you’d like to explore the area further, just ask your instructors for recommendations!
I had an amazing experience with Rockbusters in Frankenjura. It was my first time lead climbing and my learning curve was immense! Definitely got pushed to my limits in a positive way. It was also very insightful to learn from such experienced climbers as Jan and Klemen Becan. We climbed every day even when it was raining and also had very fun evenings with beers and bbq. Would recommend 100%
I’d like to say a big thank you to all of you. I really had a great week and it was a pleasure to get to know you all a little bit. I hope our paths cross again!!! Anja and Klemen, thanks you so much for your patients, support and encouragement. It’s a very rare opportunity to get to climb with people with such a high level of expertise and excitement about the sport!
For me the guides are offering a unique climbing experience. I’ve jumped a grade with each holiday I have taken (3 so far) and made new friends. Jany is accommodating and very encouraging. I cannot recommend these guys enough!
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In order to join this lead climbing course for beginners in Frankenjura, you need to have a minimum of 2-3 months of regular indoor climbing and basic safety top-rope skills. Great fitness is also required, as this course is physically demanding.
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The 6-day lead climbing course in Frankenjura provides ample time to develop and refine crucial lead climbing techniques. Unlike weekend workshops that barely scratch the surface, this program takes you through setting up top ropes, advanced belaying methods, including dynamic fall catching, and efficient route cleaning.
You’ll learn these skills on actual rock in a premier climbing destination, Frankenjura, Germany—a place where the techniques you’re learning were practically born. This real-world application means you’re not just theoretically prepared but practically experienced in various climbing scenarios and rock types.
This is what you’ll work on:
While your guides provide most of the gear for this lead climbing course for beginners, you will need to bring your own climbing shoes and harness. Your guides also have belay devices, slings, and helmets, but you might prefer to bring your own.
Here’s a list of the equipment you need to bring:
Dress comfortably and for the weather in clothes you can move in. We suggest bringing clothing appropriate for the season. Layers are best and don’t wear jeans.
Food is not included in the price. Upon arrival, you’ll need to stop in the store to shop for breakfast and lunch food for the week. Usually, the accommodation you’ll be staying at has an equipped kitchen with a refrigerator as well as close-by shops to replenish supplies.
There are also plenty of restaurants and bars around for dinner—communal dinners can be organized if required.
Group sizes and pricing
Lead climbing courses for beginners in Frankenjura can be arranged for larger groups. Contact us to make arrangements.
Min. age requirements
If your group has participants under the age of 18, contact us prior to booking to make arrangements.
The price for this lead climbing course for beginners in Frankenjura is based on shared rooms, but a private twin-share room or a single occupancy room can be arranged at an additional fee. Let us know if interested before booking to check availability.
To reach Frankenjura, Germany, most people fly into Nuremberg Airport (NUE)—that’s the closest airport, circa 30 minutes away from Frankenjura.
We highly recommend that you cover all your bases with insurance. To make your booking and traveling experience as carefree as possible, you’ll be offered to simply insure your trip with Redpoint at checkout.
Redpoint—the official 57hours insurance partner—tailors protection packages for adventure travel, offering a comprehensive travel program, even in remote locations! Trip cancellation, natural disasters, pandemic coverage, medical evacuation, primary medical expenses—regardless of the travel interruption that may happen, Redpoint will have you covered.
Deposits
Secure your spot with a 30% deposit upon booking! The remaining 70% of the trip price must be paid 90 days prior to departure at the latest. If booking within 90 days of departure, the full amount is required at the time of booking.
Cancellations
Booking fees are non-refundable after a 48-hour grace period. During checkout, however, you can choose one of 57hours’ flexibility options—Basic, Flexible, or Super Flexible. Depending on which one you choose, a different cancellation policy will apply to your booking.
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I had an amazing experience with Rockbusters in Frankenjura. It was my first time lead climbing and my learning curve was immense! Definitely got pushed to my limits in a positive way. It was also very insightful to learn from such experienced climbers as Jan and Klemen Becan. We climbed every day even when it was raining and also had very fun evenings with beers and bbq. Would recommend 100%