First time bouldering?
Would you prefer a better introduction?
On your first visit, you'll always receive a brief explanation at the reception desk. Would you like more guidance, to learn techniques, or build confidence faster? Then you can book training or personal training at Block013.
For beginners, Block Beginners is the most logical start. In three training sessions, you’ll learn the basics of bouldering, technique, movement, and safe climbing. Would you prefer personal attention? Then you can opt for personal training, solo or duo.
Take a look at our
Boulders
Discover all our climbing routes in TopLogger and get more out of every session. Track your progress, revisit your projects, and see how you compare to other climbers.
Download the app
1Download the TopLogger app on your smartphone for instant access to our complete route database and climbing tools.
Register your account
Create your free account to log climbs, track your progress over time, and build your personal climbing history.
2Choose our gym
Search for our gym in the app and select it to unlock all currently available routes and updates from our route setters.
3Look at the routes
Browse routes by grade, colour or style, plan your session and choose your next challenge on the wall.
4Climb out and get into the rankings
Climb the routes, log your climbs in the app, and earn your spot on the leaderboard to see how you compare with other climbers.
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Frequently asked questions
Here you'll find answers to the most frequently asked questions about our climbing gym, routes and using the app. Is your question among them? Then you can quickly get back to climbing.
Bouldering is a form of rock climbing that is done on small rock formations or artificial rock walls, known as boulders. It is typically done without the use of ropes or harnesses, with the climber protected by a crash pad.
Bouldering is a fast-growing and social style of climbing. In bouldering, climbers do not use ropes or harnesses, but are protected by thick crash mats. Therefore, no special equipment is required for bouldering, making it easy to drop in and get started. It is challenging, athletic, increases your strength and confidence, and above all, it is great fun.
Who is it for?
Anyone can go bouldering! You can do it on your own or with friends. Feel free to drop by. We're happy to help you get started.
What should I bring?
In reality, you only need comfortable clothes and trainers. For extra grip on the wall, we recommend renting climbing shoes from us. These are available at the reception for €4.50.
What facilities do you have?
Showers, toilets, changing rooms, water, Wi-Fi, training room. All these facilities are available free of charge.
Do I need to know how to belay?
No, there are no ropes and no belaying is involved. You can start immediately.
Is it safe?
Bouldering is the safest form of indoor climbing. The maximum height of the walls is ‘only’ 4.5 metres and the floor is covered with thick mats. As with any sport, there are of course always some risks involved. If you would like to know more about this, please feel free to contact us.
Is boulderen niet alleen voor ervaren klimmers?
Certainly not! Bouldering is for everyone. We have a wide variety of fun and easy routes specially built for beginners. It will certainly require a good number of visits to try them all!
Do I need a climbing partner?
No, you can also just climb alone. But for many people, bouldering is a social activity as well as a sport. When you come bouldering on your own, you often quickly join up with other boulderers.
Do you have lost property?
We have a large box of lost property. Please ask at the reception desk if we've found your lost item.
How do I find out what to do?
Is this your first time? When you arrive, we'll give you a brief explanation and tour on how bouldering works and where to find everything. It's that simple! Then you can get started on your own.
I have a fear of heights – is that a problem?
Certainly not. You can always choose how high you want to climb – and how you climb down. For example, there are also extra easy holds placed here and there – large descending holds. Furthermore, our specially designed beginner routes are built so that you don't have to climb all the way to the top. This allows you to learn bouldering safely and easily and gain a lot of confidence.
Is there an age limit?
8 is the minimum age and there is no maximum. Climbers up to the age of 12 may only climb under the direct supervision of their parents (1 adult per 2 children).
