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title: "New E12 is One of the World’s Most Difficult Trad Routes"
url: "https://climbingbrowser.com/news/964"
date: "2026-05-20"
source: "Gripped"
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# New E12 is One of the World’s Most Difficult Trad Routes

- **Source:** Gripped
- **Original story:** https://gripped.com/news/new-e12-is-one-of-the-worlds-most-difficult-trad-routes/ "Permanent Link to New E12 is one of the World’s Most Difficult Trad Routes"

## Summary

A new E12 route has been established, claiming its place among the world's most challenging traditional climbing routes. This ascent pushes the limits of difficulty and showcases the evolving nature of climbing grades.


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