ROCK & ROAD 2026
FRANKENJURA
Week Two of the Rock & Road tour: six climbing days (rest day optional) on the pocketed limestone that birthed modern sport climbing — where Wolfgang Güllich pulled monos and Kurt Albert invented the redpoint.
- Frankenjura
- Bavarian Limestone
- 28 August – 4 September 2027
- 7 Days
- 6a–8a
- Grade
- 3
- Min. Climbers to Run
- €990
- Week 2 of the 8-Week Tour
Frankenjura is the birthplace of modern sport climbing — the rock where Wolfgang Güllich pioneered Action Directe and Kurt Albert invented the entire concept of the redpoint. Your fingers are about to owe this place an apology.
10,000+ routes spread across 1,000 crags of pocketed, powerful limestone. Mono pulls, full-hand jugs, and everything sharp in between — this is where climbers come to build the finger strength their egos have been writing checks for.
Seven days of pocket-pulling by day, traditional Bavarian beer gardens by night. Come for the climbing history, stay for the schnitzel.
- Duration
- 7 Days
- Location
- Frankenjura
- Grade Range
- 6a → 8a
- Group Size
- Maximum 12
- Coaches
- Jan Novotny & Klemen Becan & Linda Synakova & Zbynek Michal
- Price From
- €990
Week 2 of the 8-week tour
Bavaria, near Nuremberg
Sweet spot 6c – 7b
Min. 3 climbers to run
Your assigned coaching team
Guiding & coaching included
The Full Journey
Rock & Road 2026 — Full Schedule
This leg is one stop on an 8-week circuit across Europe. Book just this week, or grab the full tour and follow the sun (and the sends) from Bohemia all the way to Spain.
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Real Rock, Real Pockets
Crimps, Callouses
& Consequences
No stock photos, no staged sends — just climbers earning it on the same limestone that made climbing history.
The Endurance Athlete Chasing Power
You can hang on forever but crimping through a mono has you humbled. Frankenjura's short, bouldery routes will fix that fast — and painfully.
The Climbing History Nerd
You've watched the old Güllich footage more times than you'd admit. This is the actual rock. Come touch the holds that made sport climbing what it is.
The Travel-Hungry Climber
You want Europe's best rock without Europe's worst trip-planning admin. We've handled the logistics for eight weeks straight — you just show up and climb.
Technique
- Choosing & caring for gear that keeps you alive
- Efficient movement & precise footwork
- Balance over your centre of gravity
- Overhang tricks: drop knee, heel hooks, kneebars
- Cleaning anchors — keeping all your gear
Mental Game
- Fear-of-falling protocols that actually work
- Reading routes from the ground up
- Redpoint & onsight mindset
- Climbing calls & communication that saves lives
- Resilience when the crimps say no
Tactics
- Belaying & lead belaying, taught properly
- Clipstick timing & pre-clipping
- Setting up top-ropes
- Pocket-specific movement reading
- Long-term progression beyond the trip
- 08:00
- Morning Briefing
Crag plan, conditions check, coffee
- 09:30
- Guided Climbing Block
Movement & technique coaching on selected lines
- 13:00
- Crag Lunch & Reset
Packed lunch, rest, tactics chat with your coach
- 14:30
- Afternoon Session
Project burns or mileage — your call
- 18:30
- Pack Down & Return
Back to base, gear sorted for tomorrow
- 20:00
- Dinner & Debrief
Bavarian food, cold beer, and tall tales from the day
| What's Included | 1 Week | Full Tour |
|---|---|---|
| Climbing days | 6 | Coaching throughout the tour, with rest and travel days |
| Destinations | 1 (Germany) | 8 across Europe |
| Individualized coaching & guiding | ✓ | ✓ |
| Safety equipment & gear | ✓ | ✓ |
| Basic shared accommodation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free transport between destinations | — | ✓ |
| Full road-trip community & lifelong sending buddies | — | ✓ |
Frankenjura, Germany
The Venue
Rising out of lush Bavarian forests, Frankenjura's white and grey limestone formations are climbing's most storied proving ground — over 10,000 routes across 1,000 crags, most of them vertical-to-overhanging walls riddled with pockets of every size.
This is where the redpoint was invented and where finger strength gets built the hard way. Expect technical face climbing, powerful pocket pulls, and a level of route-setting history you can't find anywhere else.
- Nearest Airport
- Nuremberg (45 min)
- Rock Type
- Pocketed Limestone
- Climate in August
- 16–26°C
- Style
- Bolted pockets & powerful crimps
Your Coaching Team
World-Class Coaches
Jan Novotny
Meet guideFounder & Head Coach
Rockbusters' founder and head coach, with 25+ years on rock. Jan traded a career in social work for a life of pushing climbers past their limits — technically and mentally — and hasn't looked back since.
Klemen Becan
Meet guidePerformance & Mental Coach
A former World Cup podium finisher and lifelong onsight addict, Klemen brings decades of high-level competition experience to the mental side of climbing — fear management, focus, and taking a big fall without flinching.
Linda Synakova
Meet guideGuide & Coach
Part of the crew across every leg of the Rock & Road tour, Linda knows how to read pocketed limestone as well as sandstone — and exactly which route will teach you the most without breaking you.
Zbynek Michal
Meet guideGuide & Coach
Local knowledge is everything on unfamiliar rock, and Zbyněk has it in spades — from the classic Frankenjura testpieces to the quiet crags the guidebooks skip.
Results
What Past Climbers Say
One past Rock & Road climber credits Jan and the crew with pushing her far beyond what she thought her limits were — and with turning a summer spent climbing across Europe into one of the most meaningful experiences of her life.
I'd never climbed on pockets before Frankenjura. By day three my forearms had filed a formal complaint. By day seven I was onsighting things I'd have laughed at a week earlier.
Standing where Güllich climbed Action Directe was worth the trip on its own. Getting proper coaching on pocket technique while I was there was the bonus I didn't expect.
Accommodation & Logistics
We Sorted the Boring Bits
Accommodation
Basic shared accommodation arranged with local climbing hosts — hostel or campsite bungalows with bunk beds, and a short drive from the crag.
Getting There
Fly into Nuremberg. Local transport is organised via shared rental cars once you land — no navigating unfamiliar Autobahns solo.
Gear
All safety equipment provided — ropes, draws, helmets, slings. Bring your own shoes and harness if you have preferences; we've got spares if you don't.
Group Size
Minimum 3 climbers to run the trip. Small enough for real coaching, never a crowd-control exercise.
What's Included
Full Package
- Individualized coaching — technical, mental, and tactical
- Guiding & local knowledge — routes picked for your grade
- Climbing safety equipment — ropes, draws, helmets, slings
- Basic shared accommodation — local climbing hosts
- Free inter-destination transport — on multi-week bookings
- Post-trip support — questions answered long after you're home
Not included
- Transportation (local transportation is organized by shared rental cars)
- Travel & climbing insurance
- Food & drinks (group dinner can be purchased for €15 per meal)
FAQ
Common Questions
What level do I need to be?
You should be comfortable leading 6b indoors or 6a outdoors. Frankenjura rewards finger strength and technical footwork — if you're strong on pockets or want to be, you'll fit right in.
Do I need my own gear?
Bring climbing shoes and a harness you trust. We provide all safety equipment — ropes, draws, helmets, slings — plus a full kit list once you book (down jacket, headlamp, and yes, a sleeping bag).
Is food included?
Food arrangements and any included meals are confirmed before departure.
What if fewer than 3 people book?
We need a minimum of 3 participants to run this leg. If numbers don't add up, we'll offer an equivalent (or better) alternative trip, or a full refund. No hard feelings.
Can I join more than one week of the tour?
Absolutely — that's the whole idea. Book the full 8-week Rock & Road Tour at the current full-tour price and follow the sun (and the sends) across eight destinations.
Where do I fly in and out of?
Nuremberg Airport, for both arrival and departure.
Reserve Your Place
Ready to Meet Your Match(ed Pockets)?
Spaces fill fast, and we only run this leg with a minimum of 3 climbers. Secure your spot now — or drop us a line first if you've got questions.
Questions first? Email info@rockbusters.net or catch us on WhatsApp — we reply fast.