Odyssey is the most extensive and arguably the best crag yet developed on Kalymnos. It consists of a series of steep tufa-laced caves separated by some pleasant easier-angle buttresses and walls which give everything from grade 4 slabs to 8b overhangs. The appeal across the grade range means that you can often have hard climbers going for a 7c redpoint only a couple of routes away from someone doing their first 4+ slab. With so many quality routes, and a relatively easy approach, it will be worth at least a couple of visits during a week on the island.
Routes
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64 sport routes (3+...8b) Graded List of Routes List of First Ascents |         | ||
| Buttress (click for routes) | No. of Routes | Route Type | Sunshine or shade |
Approach walk | Other | Page |
| Sector Feta The upper left section on Odyssey has an immaculate wall of tufas and pockets which gives... |
16 | Sport |
Afternoon sun |
Level 15 mins |
Seepage Dry in the Rain | 15 |
| Sector Marci Marc The central section of the crag is dominated by the huge cave of Marci Marc. This sector has the... |
13 | Sport |
Evening sun |
Uphill 15 mins |
Dry in the Rain | 16 |
| Sector Alfredo Alfredo This magnificent cave has some excellent steep routes on some great featured rock. Polifemo is the... |
8 | Sport |
Afternoon sun |
Uphill 15 mins |
Seepage | 17 |
| Sector Lestrygon This is one of the more friendly sectors at Odyssey with some pleasant slab routes plus the... |
11 | Sport |
Afternoon sun |
Uphill 15 mins |
18 | |
| Sector Atena The most popular sector at Odyssey with a great set of routes. Many feature an intricate slabby... |
16 | Sport |
Evening sun |
Uphill 15 mins |
Dry in the Rain | 19 |
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