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Where climbing began

September 12, 2016

About 150 years ago, climbers first reached a summit in Saxon Switzerland without climbing aids. Saxon "free climbing" was born and has since spread round the world as a popular sport.

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Saxon Switzerland
Saxon SwitzerlandImage: DW

Climbing tour in Saxon Switzerland