Magneetrots | |
Elevation M: | 310 |
Prominence M: | 130 |
Map: | Suriname |
Label Position: | right |
Location: | Sipaliwini District, Suriname |
Coordinates: | 3.4625°N -55.2744°W |
First Ascent: | 1904 |
Magneetrots is a mountain in the Sipaliwini District of Suriname. It measures 310 metres.[1]
The Magneetrots as well as the Tebutop, the Roseveltpiek, and the Kasikasima were first explored in 1904 during the Tapanahony expedition.[2]
On 16 August 1904, the expedition led by, made a first unsuccessful attempt at climbing the mountain. On 19 August, they tried again. Magnetic disturbances were observed by several expedition members, and therefore the mountain was named Magneetrots (English: magnet rock). The first part of the climb was a gentle slope upwards with many overhanging rocks, however near the top, there was a steep wall.