Lammi

Lammi is one of the best mid-grade sport climbing areas in Southern Finland. Vertical or slightly overhanging rock with jugs and lists offer both pumpy and fingery classics. Grade varies between 6a to 7b, while most routes fall between 6b and 6c. The only downside of the crag is noise from the Lahti-Tampere motorway close by. Take care when crossing the road. Good communication between climbing partners is essential.

The recommended crag classics among many are 'Laudatur' 7a, 'Otepää' 6a+ and 'Listahitti' 6b+. Nummi is a good place to escape hot summer days and to tick some onsights. The crag faces north-east and gets little sun.

Wearing a helmet is advised, some holds can be loose especially during Spring. Rock is generally solid granite. The path to the top of the crag goes from left side. New routing is prohibited from the right side of 'Laudatur' due to environmental issues. Avoid moving in that area altogether.

The first routes at Nummi were climbed in early 2000 by Vesa Salonen and Sampsa Jyrkynen. Vesa found the crag but at the time the climbers of Tampere weren't so into sport climbing and Vesa had difficulties finding belayers who were also into cleaning and bolting as it was too much work. Twice he managed to bribe Sampsa into belaying offering free rides.

The crag was found again few years later by Rami Haakana who did the first ascent of the splendid Laudatur, which is one of the best routes in Finland.

Most development was done later between 2006 and 2014. The crag's original name is Kirkkokallio with nicknames like Karhukallio and Pierukallio. Story goes that a bear was chasing a bull on top of the cliff. The bull was able to stop himself before the edge but the bear fell off and broke their neck. Now the bear is standing as a statue by an unnamed artist.