Apolena in outer Hruboskalsko in Bohemian Paradise is a quiet area with almost 40 easier routes on 23 smaller towers – for example Kladkostroj, Velbloud, Apolena, Buchta, Zídka and Apolenin náhrobek; grades from 1 to 7.
Part of Hruboskalsko outer area, Apolena has 39 routes documented on climbing.place. Routes range from grade 1 to 7. Explore its 23 crags and sectors below.
Common styles: Rock Climbing, Textile belay.
Rules
Climbing conditions in the Český Ráj PLA: - use public or marked paths to access the rocks and do not damage the vegetation cover - use only fixed protection and textile belay devices. - keep quiet, do not climb on wet or damp sandstone, do not disturb nesting birds - report bird nesting, wear shoes with smooth soles, or climb barefoot - do not damage or change the surface of the rocks (rope abrasion, chopping), do not remove plants and vegetation - always climb routes from below, the number of climbers in the team max. 5, do not use Top Rope - magnesium and other chemical agents are prohibited, rappel only on permanent rappel anchors - show your climbing license upon request - first ascent regime - see map polygons.
Nature protection: Climbing is not allowed Nature Protection Documents: Decision 2022-2026, Decision 2022-2026_Maps authority OP PLA Bohemian Paradise
- Chalk is banned.
- No metal protection – fixed gear and textile protection (slings, knots) only.
- Climb ground-up and on dry rock only.
- Parties of no more than 5 climbers.
- Abseil only from fixed anchors.
- Reach the crags only on public and marked paths.
- Do not damage the rock or plants, do not disturb nesting birds and keep noise down.
- First ascents usually need prior approval.
On most rocks climbing is allowed only from 1 April to 31 October. Check current status and exceptions (hruboskalsko.cz, ČHS crag database) before you go.
Kladkostroj Velbloud Apolena Buchta Zídka Apolenin náhrobek Stoh Újezdská věž Harém Moréna Poustevník Apollón Mlýnský kámen Slon Skála jarmily Blíženci Čertova zeď Prcek Skansen Věž kotlářů Leon Posed Vilém
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Jihozápadní cesta
Through the center of the south face to the hourglass, left to the edge and to the summit… Rock Climbing
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Údolní cesta
From the ledge in the South face traverse into the valley wall and over the ring to the… Rock Climbing
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Račí cesta
Through a corner in the south face under a boulder, via a crack onto it and up a small… Rock Climbing
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Vzpomínková cesta
Up the right part of the north face, traverse left into the center of the wall and over… Rock Climbing Textile belay
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Převislá cesta
Via a crack from the west over the hourglass to the summit. Rock Climbing Textile belay
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Stará cesta
Through the center of the South face traverse left to the NW edge and to the ring. Build… Rock Climbing
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Normální cesta
From the east via the chimney to the hourglass, crack to the end (hourglass), traverse… Rock Climbing Textile belay
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Normální cesta
To the right of the upper chimney up the wall over the hourglass to the right summit. Rock Climbing Textile belay
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Normální cesta
From the plateau side along the crack under the overhang, left to the edge and to the… Rock Climbing Textile belay
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Přes stromy
From Apollo, 2m descent, overpass, briefly up to the hourglass. Left to the crack and up… Rock Climbing
5
Kohoutová spára
From the SW via a crack into the cave (hourglass) and right crack Rock Climbing Textile belay
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Údolní cesta
Via a crack in the center of the valley wall to a ledge. Under the overhanging wall, left… Rock Climbing Textile belay