The first ascent of the route “Oh stranger, announce” (VI+, 80m) was realized in 1994 by D. Bakalis - A. Theodoropoulos.
The line is located in the “Tower” section and starts between the “Hawk” and “Kalidonische pfeiler” routes.
A roof, approximately 20m above the ground, which has two good grips at its exit, adds particular interest to the route, which is easily accessible and well equipped with bolts.
A variation of the 1st pitch is the “Bailey variation” (VI+, 30m) which was established by P. Bailey in 1987 and is equipped with hangers. This variant, after the first few metres, goes up and diagonally to the right onto a slab (VI+), passes the roof from the right (VI+) and finally ends at the relay.
The only necessary gear are a set of quickdraws because it is equipped with bolts and hangers, but a series of nuts, some friends and slings are also recommended.
For repeating the route, a full set of nuts, some cams and slings are required.
The return after its completion is done by rappelling from the same route.
Note: The route was established during a climbing school of the EOS of Sparta and took its name from the epitaph inscription of Simonides of Ceos “Ὦ ξεῖν', ἀγγέλλειν Λακεδαιμονίοις ὅτι τῇδε κείμεθα, τοῖς κείνων ῥήμασι πειθόμενοι” which is located on the hill of Kolonos of Thermopylae, where Leonidas' 300 fell, meaning “Oh stranger, announce to the Lacedaemonians (Spartans) that here we lie, to their words (orders) obedient.”.