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Climbing at 04. Šoulend

324 routes
35 areas
2+–10 grades

Šoulend on the right bank of the Elbe Valley offers more than 320 routes on 35 towers and massifs – the largest include Žížův masiv, Děčínská věž, Koruna jeskyně, Kuchyňský kout, Lomikámen and Brut. There are traditional and sport routes with rings and textile protection on vertical walls; grades from 2+ to 10.

Part of 6. Elbe Valley – right bank, 04. Šoulend has 324 routes documented on climbing.place. Routes range from grade 2+ to 10. Explore its 35 crags and sectors below.

Common styles: Rock Climbing, Fixed belay, Textile belay, Sport Climbing, Vertical wall.

Rules

- Do not interfere with vegetation on the rocks, do not remove stones, do not clean cracks - Do not disturb nesting birds, respect restrictions, use marked accesses - Magnesium and chemical agents are prohibited, climb on dry rock in daylight - Do not use belay devices that damage the rock, hard shoes, do not leave public goods - No jumping between massifs and towers - Slackline prohibited - First ascents on some rocks are subject to restrictions - see Nature Protection Document: General Measures 2021

Nature conservation: Climbing permitted year-round. Nature Conservation Document: General Measure 2021, map 2021, authority Nature Conservation Administration of the Bohemian Switzerland National Park

  • Climb in daylight only.
  • Top-rope only where it will not damage the rock or fixed gear (own quickdraw as anchor, no rope friction on the rock).
  • Jumps between towers are not allowed.
  • First ascents only with the area administrator's approval (right bank: spravce-labak-pravy@seznam.cz).
  • Unapproved fixed equipment is banned.

Some crags are closed from 1 February to 30 June for nesting birds. Respect local signs and any extended closures; current status in the ČHS crag database.

The ČHS rules for climbing in Bohemian sandstone areas apply.

  • Chalk is banned.
  • No metal protection (cams, nuts, pitons) – only slings, knots and textile "UFOs" between the rings.
  • Climb on dry rock only – wet sandstone softens and breaks.
  • Do not alter the rock surface.
  • Abseil from the summit rings.

Parts of the area lie in Bohemian Switzerland National Park and the Elbe Sandstones Protected Landscape Area, where seasonal closures for nesting birds apply. Check the ČHS crag database before you go.

8+/9-
Hříbeček
From the balcony in the E wall directly to the bolt and directly to the top (rappel… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
6+/7-
Hříbeček
To the right of the Playstation 2 route directly over the bulge and further up the wall… Rock Climbing Textile belay
8-/8
Hudba Praha
From the first BH of the route Špinavý záda obliquely left via the face to a BH and from… Rock Climbing Textile belay
8+/9-
Hudba Praha
Through the middle of the narrow pillar via the face directly over a BH to the rappel. Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
6
Španělská vesnice
To the left of the route El bunda to the summit. Rock Climbing Textile belay
8+/9-
Španělská vesnice
In the south face along a fine crack to the ledge and over a BH directly to the summit. Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
8-/8
Španělská vesnice
From the lowest point in the south face directly over the ledge to the 1st BH, from the… Rock Climbing Textile belay
8-/8
Hudba Praha
Through the middle of the face over 2 BH to the rappel BH. Rock Climbing
9/9+
Španělská vesnice
Left of "Žij na Max" (Live to the Max) via the pillar under the overhang and directly (BH… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Overhang
5
Španělská vesnice
In the South face via a wide crack to the summit. Rock Climbing
4+
Španělská vesnice
In the South face via a narrow (left) crack to the summit. Rock Climbing
9+
Španělská vesnice
To the left of the route “Kristová léta” over 4 BH to the rappel BH. Rock Climbing Fixed belay
6+/7-
Španělská vesnice
In the South face along the right edge over 3 BH to the rappel BH. Rock Climbing
6-
Španělská vesnice
In the valley face over the overhang (K). Through the corner and the face over 2 K to the… Rock Climbing
7-/7
Španělská vesnice
On the valley side to the right of the route Drahej špás, via the face over a BH to the… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
7/7+
Španělská vesnice
To the left of the route “Drahý špás” over 4 rings to the rappel. Rock Climbing Fixed belay
7/7+
Španělská vesnice
On the right valley pillar from the base, via the face (BH) to the ledge below the… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
7+/8-
Nastěnka
Up the center of the wall (hours/jugs on the ledge) directly to the BH of the route "Je… Rock Climbing Textile belay
6+/7-
Nastěnka
In the right part of the overhanging pillar, over the BH to the ledge (loop) and slightly… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
6
Nastěnka
In the left part of the overhanging pillar, up the wall over the BH to the ledge (loop)… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
5+
Tajemství
From the balcony at the entrance to Pytlácká Cave, left through the corner and up the… Rock Climbing
8+/9-
Tajemství
Up the center of the valley wall via the pillar to the 1st BH, directly above the 2nd BH,… Rock Climbing Fixed belay
6-
Tajemství
From the entrance to Pytlácká Cave, up the chimney under the overhang, traverse right… Rock Climbing
8-/8
Tajemství
From the 1st BH of the Mama mia route traverse right and along the edge to the rappel… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
7/7+
Tajemství
Left of the cave entrance through the chimney to the balcony and from its lowest part up… Rock Climbing Textile belay
6+/7-
Tajemství
From the valley to the left of the "Levá klasika" (Left Classic) route (right of the… Rock Climbing Textile belay
7/7+
Koruna jeskyně
North wall directly over the circle to the summit. Rock Climbing Fixed belay
6
Koruna jeskyně
To the right massif along the left rounded edge over 2 BH to the summit at SBH. Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
5
Koruna jeskyně
Right of the Old Path, along the edge and up the wall to the summit. Rock Climbing
7/7+
Tajemství
From the balcony along the edge to the top of the boulder and from there up the wall to… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay

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