# Dizzying Climbing Walls The Excalibur Climbing Wall is the World's Tallest By Meghan Young | Published 2010-10-26 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/excalibur-climbing-wall References: [dvice](http://dvice.com/archives/2010/10/the-worlds-tall.php) & [bjoeks.nl](http://www.bjoeks.nl/) I don't know about you, but the Excalibur climbing wall seems a little too extreme for me. I might enjoy a [difficult climb](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mount-fitness) here or there, but this just seems like tempting death. The [dizzying height](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/50-fenchurch-street-project) offered is definitely for those skilled enough to handle and enjoy it. Part of the Bjoeks Climb Center in Groningen, The Netherlands, the Excalibur climbing wall is 121 feet tall. The fact that it curves to offer an overhang of 36 feet makes me look away in fear. Honestly, the image actually induces fear in me, so I commend all who are able to tackle this wall. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.0/10 - Popularity: 81% | Activity: 91% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Sports](https://www.trendhunter.com/sports) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Extreme Climbing Walls:** The rise of extreme climbing walls provides an opportunity for companies to capitalize on the growing demand for adrenaline-fueled experiences. - **Innovative Wall Designs:** As climbing walls become more popular, innovation in wall design is an area of opportunity for companies to stand out and attract customers. - **Virtual Reality Climbing:** Virtual Reality technology can be used to create realistic climbing experiences for people who may not have access to physical climbing walls. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Recreation and Adventure Tourism:** As climbing walls become more popular, the recreation and adventure tourism industry can benefit from offering climbing as an activity for its customers. - **Sports Equipment:** Companies specializing in sports equipment can create and market specialized climbing gear for extreme climbing challenges. - **Gym and Fitness Industry:** The gym and fitness industry can offer climbing walls as a unique and challenging workout option for its customers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Thrill Ride-Topped Ultra-High Skyscrapers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-torch.md) - [Rock-Climbing Work Spaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hidden-climbing-gym.md) - [Climbing Wall-Integrated Apartments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/musa-apartment.md) - [Record-Breaking Skate Megaramps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/red-bulls-building-drop.md) - [White 3D-Printed Tower Buildings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tor-alva.md) - [Ultra-Heavy Billboard Activations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/worlds-heaviest-billboard.md) - [Ski Resort Crystalline Skyscrapers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trojena-ski-resort.md) - [Eiffel Tower-Inspired LEGO Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eiffel-tower-lego.md) - [Elevated Leisure Habitats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elevated-leisure-habitat.md)