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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
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Aprílová
On the V. wall along the crack (knot) to the ring and higher to the left to the top. Rock Climbing
4
Aprílová
Up the blunt corner to the ring and from the ring to the rounded top. Rock Climbing
6
Aprílová
From the W edge traverse over the holes to the ring. Diagonally right along the ledge to… Rock Climbing
2
Aprílová
From the uphill side along the left edge to the ledge, traverse left into the corner and… Rock Climbing
7
Vybíhačka
Rock Climbing
6
Utajená věž
Via the overhanging crack from the valley over the ring to the ledge (hourglasses). Right… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
5
Ulita
To the right of the S edge under the overhang, right and up to the W fore-summit. Along… Rock Climbing
6
Ulita
Via the crack in the S valley wall to the fore-summit. Rock Climbing
3
Seveřan
Up the SE crack to the fore-summit (knot) and briefly up the wall to the summit. Rock Climbing Textile belay
7
Rohová věž
From the ring, traverse 1.5 m to the left and along the diagonally receding notch to the… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
6
Rohová věž
Up the crack in the middle of the NW wall to the niche and to the ring. Upwards to the… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
4
Pyramida (Střecha, Perníková chaloupka)
Up the sloping slab to the right of the edge, via pockets. Rock Climbing
6
Pyramida (Střecha, Perníková chaloupka)
Up the overhanging small wall over the ring to the summit. (Ring placed during the… Rock Climbing
7-/7
Pod lávkou
Via the 'Ladies' Choice' route under the overhang to the ring and over the overhang to… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
3
Okrajník
Through the corner crack. Rock Climbing
3
Krajní věž
Via corner cracks to the lower tower and via the 'Vrchní cesta' (Upper Route). Rock Climbing Textile belay
2
Koník
Along the smooth S top to the summit. Rock Climbing Textile belay
Přeskok
Károvská věž
Rock Climbing
2
Janovec
Up the small wall from the upper side to the summit. Rock Climbing Textile belay
5
Hajník
From the hole straight into another hole and from there right to the summit. Rock Climbing Textile belay
5
Betlémská věž
Via the small arête in the N wall into the cave, traverse left below the start of the NC … Rock Climbing Textile belay
7/7+
Amfiteátr
About 4m along the 'About Face' route and further up the wall into a crack and through it… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay +1
6
Hřiště
Right of the valley edge diagonally left over the overhang and beyond it to a large spike… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay +1
8-/8
Hřiště
Via the 'Salabas the Second' route to the 1st ring. Directly along the small chimney… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
8-/8
Osmivěží
In the left part of the plateau wall from the ledge directly to 1st ring. Diagonally left… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
7/7+
Hřiště
In the middle of the valley wall via interrupted small chimneys/alcoves diagonally right… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
8-/8
Osmivěží
In the right side valley wall via a slanted overhanging corner over the 1st ring into the… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
7
Hřiště
Via the left edge over a ledge to the bolt of the route 'The Referee is a Cow' and… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
6
Osmivěží
In the middle of the plateau wall (from the gully) from the ledge directly up the wall to… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
8-/8
Vyhlídka
From the passage between Vyhlídka and Výří masiv. Up the wall to the balcony to the 1st… Rock Climbing Fixed belay

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