  We identify classical string solutions which directly give the classical part
of the strong coupling pomeron intercept. The relevant solution is a close
cousin of the GKP folded string, which is not surprising given the known
relation with twist-2 operators. Our methods are applicable, however, also for
nonzero conformal spin where we do not have a clear link with anomalous
dimensions of a concrete class of operators. We analyze the BFKL folded string
from the algebraic curve perspective and investigate its possible particle
content.
