The route “Herod” (VI, 140μ) has been established in 1979 by D. Korres - Tr. Adamakopoulos.
The line is one of the most popular in Varasova, due to its zero access and beautiful technical moves on dihedrals and cracks.
The 1st pitch (VI), is perhaps the top dihedral of the crag, with continuous difficulty.
The 2nd pitch (VI), with a crack full of sharp spikes at the beginning, is equally interesting, but is a little more difficult to belay than the 1st, which is why it is the key to the route.
The route consists of a total of four pitches and continues to the large ledge of the crag, but unfortunately many climbers only climb the 1st pitch (some also the 2nd), thus missing out on the experience of a complete traditional climb of a classic line.
For repeating the route, a full set of nuts, cams and slings is required. Nuts may require more than one full set for the 1st pitch.
The return after its completion is done by rappelling from the “Tower” route or from the “Kalidonische pfeiler”.
Old sketch by D. Korres.