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Climbing at Babinec

318 routes
43 areas
1–10 grades

Babinec in the Prachov Rocks in Bohemian Paradise offers more than 300 routes on 43 towers – for example Železné věže, Květová věž, Prašivec (east tower), Náprstkova věž, Konvalinková věž and Komínová věž. The climbing is traditional on sandstone with rings and textile protection; grades from 1 to 10.

Part of Prachov Rocks, Babinec has 318 routes documented on climbing.place. Routes range from grade 1 to 10. Explore its 43 crags and sectors below.

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

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 conservation: Climbing seasonally prohibited from 1. 11. to 31. 3., exceptions are for specific rocks. Nature conservation documents: Decision 2022-2026, Decision 2022-2026_Maps authority OP CHKO Czech Paradise

The site operator sets the conditions for climbers (entry, permits) – check them before you go.

  • 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.

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Mecháček
7
Mecháček
Smooth wall under the rappel anchor directly to the summit. Rock Climbing Textile belay
Přeskok
Mecháček
Rock Climbing
7
Mecháček
Rock Climbing
4
Mecháček
Rock Climbing
5
Konvalinková věž
Along the notches and blunt edge Rock Climbing
6
Konvalinková věž
Smooth wall and groove Rock Climbing Textile belay Danger
6
Konvalinková věž
2
Konvalinková věž
Rock Climbing
8
Konvalinková věž
6-
Konvalinková věž
8
Konvalinková věž
3
Konvalinková věž
Rock Climbing
6-
Konvalinková věž
6
9
Babinský
From Konvalinka Tower by the left edge over a bolt to the ledge (sling). Along the edge…
5
Konvalinková věž
From the northwest by the corner between Babinský and Konvalinka Towers. Rock Climbing
10
Babinský
Valley overhanging wall directly to the 4th ring and from there left to the summit. Rock Climbing Fixed belay Overhang
2
Konvalinková věž
Through the chimney between Rabínská and Konvalinka Towers. Rock Climbing
6
Babinský
From the ledge directly by the southwest edge. Rock Climbing Fixed belay Route in shadow +2
5
Babinský
Northwest edge to the ledge and to the second ring. Rock Climbing Fixed belay Route in shadow +2
5
Babinský
Right part of the western receding wall over a ring to the ledge, left to the NW edge and… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Route in shadow +2
7/7+
Babinský
From the northeast, overhanging edge to the ring, non-sporting ascent from the seat to… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Route in shadow +3
Přeskok
Železné věže
From Zdenina Tower. Rock Climbing
5
Železné věže
South wall diagonally right and by stemming against Zdenina Tower. Rock Climbing Textile belay
6-
Železné věže
Center of the wall over a ring to the summit. Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
5
Železné věže
In the left part of the south wall onto a block and along the edge. Rock Climbing Textile belay
6-
Železné věže
From the east by the crack over a ring, left upwards. Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
2
Železné věže
Rock Climbing Route in shadow Vertical wall
7
Železné věže
Overhanging corner over a ring. Rock Climbing Fixed belay Route in shadow +2

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