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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
6-
Hřiště
In the left part of the wall along the crack to its end to the ring. Up the wall over a… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
8
Odeon
Via the route "E lucevan la stelle", to the 1st ring, then up the wall directly over the… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
9
Amfiteátr
At the right valley edge from the balcony with a transition into the overhanging wall.… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
6
Anděl strážný
In the right side wall with a mantle onto the ledge and up the wall over a bolt to the… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
7/7+
Amfiteátr
Right of the 'Laborer's Crack' via the overhanging edge and wall to the bolt (Bh). Up the… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
7
Agora
Along the wall near the edge to the 1st ring. Right to the edge, UFO protection no. 1,… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
7+/8-
Mravenčí hrad
Up the wall and over the overhang to the 1st ring. Over the ledge into the arête and by… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
6
Amfiteátr
Through the corner crack to a large hole, up the wall to the left to the bolt (Bh). Up… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
6
Dragoun
To the left of the valley edge via a very small flake and wall, higher up via the edge to… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
6
Dragoun
From the valley via stemming/opposition up to a ledge, along it left to an edge and up it… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
8
Amfiteátr
In the right side wall up the wall (slings) to the broken edge and via it over 2 rings to… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
8/8+
Dragoun
Via the corner of the 'Kalle Rovnýpéra' route only briefly. By wall to the right to a… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
9
Dragoun
In the middle of the wall from the ravine, via a corner with fissures (slings) to the 1st… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
5
Hradiště
Up the wall left of the chimney to the ring and directly to the ledge. Left via the… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
6
Dragoun
From the ravine along the notches into the fissure (bolt) and up it to the summit. Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
6-
Stará výcviková stěna
In the middle of the wall, through the corner of the Corner Crack route to the ledge and… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
6-
Koloběžka
From the right above the overhang and along the crack over the bolt to the summit. Rock Climbing Fixed belay
7
Rubikon
Step onto the edge of the bh. and along it to the summit. Rock Climbing Fixed belay
8-/8
Amfiteátr
Via the route 'About Face' to the edge, further along the edge to the 1st and 2nd rings.… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
6-
Jumper
Via the right valley edge using small cracks over the 1st bolt to the summit. Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
6-
Jumper
Left of the left valley edge, directly up the wall to the bolt. Left onto the ramp and up… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
6-
Risák
In the left part of the wall, small ledges to the ring, up the wall slightly from the… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
7/7+
Bivakoň
From the courtyard below the bivouac left of the edge, up the wall on bumps to the ledge… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
6
Poslední
In the middle of the plateau wall, over a small overhang into a small buttress. Through… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay +1
9
Poslední
In the middle of the valley wall, via small buttresses to the first ring, up the wall to… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
6
Plivník
Through the middle of the valley wall. From the terrace straight up the wall over the… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
6+/7-
Plivník
From the left side, up the wall through a hole to the bolt, via the small buttress to the… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
?
Strážní věž
Route for practicing technical climbing Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Fixed belay +1
6
Párek
From the valley, left of the corner, straight up the wall over the small roof to the ring… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
7-/7
Pankáč Hranacír
In the middle of the plateau wall, through the crack and up the wall to the ring. From… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay

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