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Climbing at 09. Katedrální stěny

161 routes
11 areas
2+–11- grades

Katedrální stěny on the right bank of the Elbe Valley offer more than 160 routes – most on Admirál, Katedrála and Kormidelník, with more on Kazatel, Kardinál and Labská pláž. The climbing is traditional on vertical sandstone walls with rings and textile protection, often in the sun; grades from 2+ to 11-.

Part of 6. Elbe Valley – right bank, 09. Katedrální stěny has 161 routes documented on climbing.place. Routes range from grade 2+ to 11-. Explore its 11 crags and sectors below.

Common styles: Rock Climbing, Fixed belay, Textile belay, Route on sun, 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.

Parking

50.84876, 14.23203

7-/7
Kardinál
Start together with the "Savior" route over 5 BH to the balcony, further upwards from the… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Route in shadow +2
5
Kardinál
Up the corner to the right of "Edge of the Cardinals" 40m to the cave (belay). Over loose… Rock Climbing Route on sun Textile belay +1
6+/7-
Kardinál
Up the corner to the block and left to the 1st BH. Further up the face to the left of the… Rock Climbing Sport Climbing Fixed belay +3
7+/8-
Kardinál
Up the right corner about 6 m and directly up the face to the 1st K of The Way to Power.… Rock Climbing Sport Climbing Fixed belay +3
6+/7-
Kardinál
From the start of the "Right Corner" route, left to the edge, along it (BH) and up the… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Route on sun +1
8/8+
Kardinál
From the lowest point of the valley face along the edge over 3 BH to the ledge and… Rock Climbing Sport Climbing Fixed belay +3
6
Kardinál
In the corner at the valley edge to the platform (1st K). Along the edge over 2nd K and… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Route on sun +2
6
Kardinál
In the left corner, chimney up the steps to the platform. Wide corner crack under the… Rock Climbing Route on sun Textile belay +1
7/7+
Kardinál
In an indistinct corner in the South face (2 BH) to the ledge to the 1st K. Through the… Rock Climbing Sport Climbing Fixed belay +2
6+/7-
Kardinál
To the left of "The Way to Power" up the face along the edge to the BH of "The Way to… Rock Climbing Sport Climbing Fixed belay +2
8+/9-
Kardinál
Via the "Cardinal Crack" route and left up the face over 2 BH. Briefly along the edge of… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Route on sun +2
8-/8
Kardinál
Like "Cardinal Crack" ca. 8m upwards and right along the edge over 3 K to the 4th K … Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay +1
9/9+
Kardinál
From the 4th K of the Satan and Death route diagonally right to the balcony (5th K) and… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Route on sun +2
7/7+
Neodtěžený kámen
Middle of the overhanging SE wall directly to the 1st bolt, diagonally right over the… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
5+
Neodtěžený kámen
Far right in the S wall (at the SE edge) from the left, via the overhanging wall over the… Rock Climbing Textile belay
6
Neodtěžený kámen
Right part of the S wall over a bolt to the rappel bolt. Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
7/7+
Neodtěžený kámen
Left part of the overhanging South wall over a bolt on the slabby wall to the rappel bolt. Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
3
Neodtěžený kámen
Start on the left side of the South wall, traverse left to a ledge on the ridge. Ridge… Rock Climbing Textile belay
4+
Neodtěžený kámen
On the valley side up the wall over a bolt, then over 3 more bolts to the rappel bolt. Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
7-/7
Arogant
To the right of the southern edge, up the wall via 3BH to the rappel point. Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
6-
Neodtěžený kámen
Left part of the S wall over 2 bolts to the rappel bolt. Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
4-
Neodtěžený kámen
Via the NE plateau edge over a bolt to the rappel bolt. Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
6-
Neodtěžený kámen
Middle of the S wall over 2 bolts to the rappel bolt. Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
6-
Plavčík
To the right of the SW edge over K to a small balcony. Directly up the edge to the pillar. Rock Climbing
7-/7
Arogant
Arrogant (new massif near Jezevec) From the block via the southern edge over 2BH to the… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
7+/8-
Plavčík
From the belay station of the route 'Dachóza ukrutná', diagonally left over 4 BH behind… Rock Climbing Fixed belay
7/7+
Plavčík
Up the right valley edge (6 BH, hour-glass) to the abseil anchor. Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
8-/8
Plavčík
From the valley, easily 13m to the ledge to the bolt (belay station). Up the right part… Rock Climbing Fixed belay
5+
Plavčík
Approach from the gully on the North side. Traverse right along the ledge into the North… Rock Climbing
5+
Plavčík
Up the chimney for about 6m, then right up the narrow wall of the pillar to the pre… Rock Climbing

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