It is fair to say that the Lauchagrund is one of the most popular climbing areas in Thuringia. The romantic rocky valley near the spa town of Bad Tabarz is home to a total of 26 crags and over 260 climbs, offering a rich field of activity for climbers of almost all abilities. The reddish rocks are made of rhyolite rock and offer a wide range of climbing (slabs, cracks, wall climbing and overhangs). The majority of routes are in the difficulty range 4 to 7 and most of the climbs are well secured. Only on the easier routes is it advisable to carry a few wedges and slings for additional protection. One of the highlights in the "Grund" is the 50-metre-high Aschenbergstein with its three-star routes Gipfelstürmerweg 4+, Junggesellenweg 5+ and the exposed Falkenweg 7. there are classic and very popular climbs on the Red Tower in the best rock with a summit experience. The valley side of the Findling is home to great classics such as the Friendship path 7, Birch path 8- and the impressive Valley path 8+. Above all, the enormous number of easy routes make the magical rock ensemble of the Lauchagrund a top-class destination for families and pleasure climbers.