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Climbing at Betlémské skály

781 routes
161 areas
1–11 grades

Betlémské skály in the northern part of Bohemian Paradise offer almost 800 routes on 161 rocks – for example Amfiteátr, Osmivěží, Jeníček, Výr, Větrná skála and Mařenka. The climbing is traditional on sandstone with rings and textile protection; grades from 1 to 11.

Part of Northern areas, Betlémské skály has 781 routes documented on climbing.place. Routes range from grade 1 to 11. Explore its 161 crags and sectors below.

Common styles: Rock Climbing, Textile belay, Fixed belay, Danger, Spare Route.

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 November 1st to March 31st, exceptions apply to specific rocks. Nature Conservation Documents: Decision 2022-2026, Decision 2022-2026_Maps authority NC 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.

Amfiteátr 26 routes Osmivěží 25 routes Jeníček 17 routes Výr 17 routes Větrná skála 15 routes Mařenka 14 routes Rohová věž 13 routes Cimrman 12 routes Předposlední 11 routes Zbabělec 11 routes Rantl 11 routes Mravenčí hrad 11 routes Kachnička 11 routes Jinojmenná 11 routes Jestřábník 10 routes Galerie 10 routes Citadela 10 routes Kuragin 9 routes Špalíček 9 routes Seveřan 9 routes Výří masivy 9 routes Doupě 8 routes Krajní věž 8 routes Odeon 8 routes Aprílová 8 routes Ulita 8 routes Rohlinská 8 routes Orlí věž 8 routes Labyrint 8 routes Kulisák 8 routes Stará výcviková stěna 8 routes Vybíhačka 7 routes Tukan 7 routes Betlémská věž 7 routes Ježibaba 7 routes Risák 7 routes Poslední 7 routes Medúza 7 routes Hřiště 7 routes Ještěrčí stěna 6 routes Pyramida (Střecha, Perníková chaloupka) 6 routes Začátečník 6 routes Zapadlá 6 routes Vávra 6 routes Paleček 6 routes Bedrunka 6 routes Hajník 6 routes Sova 6 routes Borůvka 6 routes Dragoun 6 routes Janovec 5 routes Hradiště 5 routes Bludiště 5 routes Konvalinka 5 routes Houba 5 routes Tanker 5 routes Nad bivakem zapadajícího slunce 5 routes Osamělá 5 routes Hasičárna 5 routes Villonova věž 5 routes Vlčí věž 5 routes Vigvam 5 routes Pod lávkou 5 routes Kulíšek 5 routes Hřebec 5 routes Kurtizána 5 routes Slon 5 routes Pik štěpik 5 routes Vlčí zub 5 routes Vrata 4 routes Váhavá 4 routes Zdenčina skála 4 routes Sluníčko 4 routes Novoroční věž 4 routes Děda Mráz 4 routes Plivník 4 routes Vlkodlak 4 routes Jumper 4 routes Placák 4 routes Vlčice 4 routes Smeťák 4 routes Anděl strážný 4 routes Belveder 4 routes Zelená sedma 4 routes Sahara 4 routes Jubilejní 4 routes Přilehlá 4 routes Agora 4 routes Zahrady 3 routes Károvská věž 3 routes Utajená věž 3 routes Zefýr 3 routes Jazyk 3 routes Rozpůlená 3 routes Olačka 3 routes Okrajník 3 routes Tunýlek 3 routes Kůrovec 3 routes Cvičná stěna 3 routes Mohyly 3 routes Velikonoční masivy 3 routes Punťa 3 routes Srubová stěna 3 routes Pankáč Hranacír 3 routes Děravec 3 routes Hrabanka 3 routes Hradištní věžička 3 routes Prcek 3 routes Jezdec 3 routes Bivakoň 3 routes Prohnutá 2 routes Rubikon 2 routes Pěšec 2 routes Nářez 2 routes Koník 2 routes Díra - b 2 routes Trpaslík 2 routes Vyhlídka 2 routes Konvička 2 routes Kora 2 routes Maštal 2 routes Pavouk 2 routes Pupkáč 2 routes Strážní věž 2 routes Deštivec 2 routes Antily 2 routes Sakura 2 routes Srašný jenda 2 routes Velký jogurt 2 routes Pietní 2 routes Jižan 1 route Obecná škola 1 route Tesák 1 route Drvoštěp 1 route Masiv nad včelínem 1 route Vokurka 1 route Koloběžka 1 route Nástěnka 1 route Placka - b 1 route Pikolík 1 route Zub 1 route Lomeňák 1 route Párek 1 route Druid 1 route Kabát 1 route Bašta 1 route Hlavička 1 route Herodes 1 route Masiv nad krmelcem 1 route Hnojník 1 route Petlice 1 route Sklep 1 route Buben 1 route Hlídač 1 route Liduška 1 route Čeledín 1 route Lucerna 1 route Nadprcek 1 route Moby dick - b 1 route Oštěpek 1 route Betlémský průchod 1 route
Přeskok
Zapadlá
Rock Climbing
7
Zapadlá
From the circle further through the crack to the top. Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
6
Zapadlá
Through a loose crack in the center of the valley wall to the ring, then left into the NW… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
6
Zapadlá
Up the wall along the SW edge over a ring to the summit. Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
2
Zapadlá
Along the edge from the uphill side or via a small crack from the right to the boulder… Rock Climbing Textile belay
2
Zapadlá
Rock Climbing Textile belay
8
Začátečník
Up the wall from Ulita over a ring to the summit. Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
6-
Začátečník
Through the recess along the lowest valley edge and along the edge (hourglasses), from… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
Přeskok
Začátečník
Jump from Ulita Rock Climbing
7
Začátečník
NW: via a narrow wall along the right edge to the summit. Rock Climbing Textile belay
7
Začátečník
From NC, traverse left along the ledge to the ring of the 'For Start' route, then up it… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
3
Začátečník
Through a shallow corner from the uphill side to the false summit and to the right to the… Rock Climbing Textile belay
6
Vrata
Start the same as Moratorium, continue via the left heavily overhanging crack to the… Rock Climbing Textile belay Overhang
2
Vrata
Through the chimney in the left part of the wall. Rock Climbing
7
Vrata
Through the wide crack over 2 rings to the summit. Rock Climbing
3
Vlkodlak
Through the chimney to the summit. Rock Climbing Textile belay
6-
Vrata
Through the right crack over 2 rings and a mantle to the summit. Rock Climbing
1
Vlkodlak
Through the corner chimney from the upland side. Rock Climbing Textile belay
5
Vlkodlak
From the chimney to the small crack and along it (slings/loops) to the end. Right along… Rock Climbing Textile belay
6-
Vlkodlak
Directly over the ring to the ledge. Up the slab diagonally left to the edge and to the… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
8
Vlčí zub
From the left onto the left valley edge and along it to the 1st ring. Along the edge over… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
Přeskok
Vlčí zub
Rock Climbing
8
Vlčí zub
In the right part of the valley wall, left upwards to the ring, traverse right behind the… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
7/7+
Vlčí zub
From the chimney up the wall to the ring. Upwards and from the left to the summit. Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
4
Vlčí zub
Through the chimney between the tower and the edge to where the chimney widens. To the… Rock Climbing Textile belay
6
Větrná skála
Right of the chimney up the corner crack to the summit. Rock Climbing Textile belay
6
Větrná skála
Up the middle of the narrow pillar to the ring. Directly and onto the right edge. Over… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
2
Větrná skála
From the piled boulders, up the left or right crack to the plateau and briefly up the… Rock Climbing Textile belay
8-/8
Větrná skála
In the left part of the S wall directly over the hourglass (or natural thread/anchor) and… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
7-/7
Větrná skála
Up the middle of the S wall into the hole and up the wall to the 1st ring. Slightly right… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay

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