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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

5+
Plavčík
To the left in the valley wall via a corner for about 25m to the ledge. In the North wall… Rock Climbing
6
Maják
From the 3rd BH of the "O sole mio" route, via the wall slightly right over 6K to the… Rock Climbing
7-/7
Maják
Right valley corner, edge, again corner and edge over 10 BH Rock Climbing Fixed belay
7/7+
Maják
Right of "O Sole mio" via a wall (4BH) to the 1st and 2nd K of "Amore mio". Left via a… Rock Climbing Fixed belay
8-/8
Maják
From the upper large balcony, to the right of the corner between the Elbe beach and the… Rock Climbing Textile belay
9+
Maják
Right of the "Joker" route, via the wall over 4 BHs and further to the rappel BH of the … Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
2+
Labská pláž
In the right part of the wall from the valley, slabby wall (photo) Rock Climbing Textile belay
2+
Labská pláž
In the right part of the wall from the valley, edge (photo) Rock Climbing Textile belay
2+
Labská pláž
In the right part of the massif from the valley, slabby wall (photo) Rock Climbing Textile belay
6
Labská pláž
To the right of the "Na pláž" (To the Beach) route, through a corner and up the wall over… Rock Climbing Textile belay
10
Labská pláž
From the upper balcony, to the right via a strongly overhanging wall over 4K to the… Rock Climbing Fixed belay
8+/9-
Labská pláž
From the boulder, via a small pillar over two BHs and an edge to the 4th ring of the … Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
7+/8-
Kormidelník
From the start of the "Lower Variant" up the wall (3BH) to the edge of the "Iron Curtain"… Rock Climbing Fixed belay
4+
Kormidelník
Through the corner to the ledge, up the chimney to the terrace and through the wide… Rock Climbing
6-
Kormidelník
Start from the fore-summit, via the crack to the plateau below the SW edge. Along the… Rock Climbing
8+/9-
Kormidelník
From the K of the Koma route, up the right wall over 3 BH to the 2nd K of the "Iron… Rock Climbing Textile belay
6
Kormidelník
From the 2nd K, straight up the wall to the 3rd K, then right to the edge to the 4th K… Rock Climbing Fixed belay
7-/7
Kormidelník
Start via a slabby corner to the right of the "Iron Curtain" and up it to the balcony.… Rock Climbing
7+/8-
Kormidelník
From the Elbe Beach balcony, up the SW wall over 3 rings to the overhang with the wedged… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
5+
Labská pláž
From the corner between Kormidelník (Helmsman) and Labská pláž (Elbe Beach), up the wall… Rock Climbing Sport Climbing Fixed belay
6
Kormidelník
Through the crack in the center of the wall over the ring to the 1st K of the "Iron… Rock Climbing
8/8+
Kormidelník
Along the right S edge over 3K into the corner of the "Man Overboard" route and right to… Rock Climbing
9+
Kormidelník
Via the "Lower Variant of the Iron Curtain" over K, through the left crack to BH and up… Rock Climbing Fixed belay
8/8+
Kormidelník
From the 2nd ring of "Honzík's Route" to the edge and over it via 6BH to the summit. Rock Climbing Fixed belay
7-/7
Kormidelník
Up the S wall to the 1st K. Through the crack and up the wall over the 2nd K to a ledge… Rock Climbing
6+/7-
Kormidelník
Through a prominent corner in the S wall via K to the 3rd K of the "Iron Curtain" route… Rock Climbing
7+/8-
Kormidelník
From the 5th BH of the Popeye route, right to the 2nd K of the Genesis route and further… Rock Climbing Fixed belay
7-/7
Kormidelník
Left on the S wall over 5BH and right into the crack of the "Genesis" route. Briefly up… Rock Climbing
8-/8
Kormidelník
From 5BH directly to 6th BH and from the abseil BH further up the wall to the 2nd abseil… Rock Climbing
6
Kormidelník
In the left part of the S wall, follow the crack to the end (reception) and then left… Rock Climbing

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