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Climbing at 9. Bohemian Switzerland NP

2966 routes
6 areas
2–10-/10 grades

Bohemian Switzerland National Park was established in 2000 to protect the unique sandstone rock towns between Hřensko, Jetřichovice and Brtníky. The climbing sectors inside the park – Hřensko, Soutěsky, Vysoká Lípa, Jetřichovice, Na Tokáni and Kyjov–Brtníky – hold almost 3,000 routes on climbing.place, on towers in deep, wooded valleys.

Part of Elbe Sandstones, 9. Bohemian Switzerland NP has 2966 routes documented on climbing.place. Routes range from grade 2 to 10-/10. Explore its 6 crags and sectors below.

Common styles: Rock Climbing, Textile belay, Fixed belay, Vertical wall, Route in shadow.

Rules

Inside the national park you may climb only on permitted rocks.

The park administration announces seasonal access bans each year for sites with nesting birds. Some towers are closed permanently (the "Jetřichovice – zakázané" sector). Check the ČHS crag database and the park administration's website before every visit.

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.

2+
Jižní kříž
From the north, a chimney between the tower and the massif, then up the northeast edge to… Rock Climbing
Přeskok
Západní špička
From the massif, descend gullies to the platform. Jump (or 2m lower, a step over or drop)… Rock Climbing
3
Západní špička
Southeast chimney to the platform and edge to the summit. Rock Climbing
3
Západní špička
Southeast chimney to the platform and from there, chimney right to the hole (clock), then… Rock Climbing Textile belay
2+
Jižní kříž
From the south, a chimney between the tower and the massif, then up a gully to the summit. Rock Climbing
6-
Řádný občan
On the left in the uphill wall, over the shaft to the summit. Rock Climbing
6-
Řádný občan
On the right in the uphill wall, chimneying between the massif and the tower to the… Rock Climbing
4-
Západní špička
Northwest chimney to the saddle. Briefly chimney right and the edge to the ring. Right… Rock Climbing
3
Deštníková věž (Paraple)
Southeast wall directly to the summit. Rock Climbing
Přeskok
Řádný občan
From the massif, a deep jump to the summit. Rock Climbing
4+
Řádný občan
From the massif, descend 3m via a crack and then a drop from a standing position to the… Rock Climbing
5+
Řádný občan
In the north wall, crack directly to the clock and then the Old Route to the summit. Rock Climbing
5
Řádný občan
From the uphill side to a ledge and traverse left into a depression in the north wall … Rock Climbing Textile belay
3
Zelený pepř
In the east wall, diagonally right to a balcony in the valley wall and then build your… Rock Climbing
3
Zelený pepř
Chimney between the tower and the sub-summit, then up the edge to the summit. Rock Climbing
5+
Řádný občan
At the left valley edge upwards to a ledge and traverse right into a crack. Follow that… Rock Climbing
5+
Starosta
In the valley wall, a crack and gully to a balcony (ring). Wall first straight, then left… Rock Climbing
4-
Starosta
From the massif descend to the ledge. Drop from a (standing) position and then up the… Rock Climbing
6-
Starosta
Uphill wall to the ring and then a wall diagonally right into the Old Route. Follow that… Rock Climbing
4+
Starosta
On the right in the south wall to a balcony and then a sloping wall to the summit. Rock Climbing
5
Starosta
A chimney by opposition between the tower and the massif into the Official Route. Follow… Rock Climbing
8/8+
Spálený hrad
In the center of the SW face, go up the wall across 4 rings to the summit. Rock Climbing
4-
Dolní hrádek
In the east wall, a chimney leads to a rocky ledge and then a wall to the summit. Rock Climbing
5+
Dolní hrádek
In the valley wall, an overhanging crack leads to the summit. Rock Climbing
3
Dolní hrádek
On the uphill edge, chimneying between the tower and the massif, then up the wall to the… Rock Climbing
Přeskok
Spálený hrad
Descend to the right in the massif along the edge and jump to the fore-summit. Descend… Rock Climbing
2+
Spálený hrad
Descend to the left in the massif via the wall and gully. Overhang and chimney, then up… Rock Climbing
8+/9-
Spálený hrad
To the right of the Rough Crack, go along the edge across 2 rings to the 3rd ring.… Rock Climbing
2+
Spálený hrad
From the N, use the gully to the saddle and then the chimney to the right between the… Rock Climbing
5
Spálený hrad
In the valley (W) face, use the corner crack and the chimney to the summit. Rock Climbing

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