Description

First actual boulder area in Turku with a lot of climbing for everybody. There are many blocks around the area. Luolavuori is one of the best city boulder areas and not only in Finland. In Luolavuori you will most likely bump into other climbers. This is place to spend easy time and make your own variations to routes. Some of the variations have found their way to this guide.

There is usually plenty of parking space. Routes dry pretty fast hence Luolavuori is not at it's best at very hot weather.

Child friendly sectors:
Kärpässieni, Joogo, Mascara, Kiusaus and Yoga

Quality of rock is good, routes are versatile with lot's of traverses. Highest routes about 7 m but usually 3-4 m. Landings good.

Glass and dog poop found from: Tenniskentän kivi, Positive-kivi and Iso Poika-kivi.

History

Luolavuori and route "Punainen risti" meant the birth of bouldering in Turku.