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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
8/8+
Vávra
In the left part, up the wall directly over 2 rings to the 2nd ring of the 'Dáš si kafe?'… Rock Climbing
7/7+
Vávra
Behind the left edge directly over the overhang to the ring. Up the wall into the ramp… Rock Climbing
7-/7
Vávra
Left of the central blunt edge, directly up the wall over the 1st ring into an oblique… Rock Climbing
8
Vávra
From the edge, traverse left onto the wall and follow the holds to the ring. Continue up… Rock Climbing
6
Velikonoční masivy
Up the slab/short wall to the balcony and directly along the edge to the summit. Rock Climbing
4
Velikonoční masivy
Along the narrow cracks in the corner. Rock Climbing
7
Velikonoční masivy
Up the slab/short wall to the ring and through the hole to the summit. Rock Climbing
7
Velký jogurt
Up the crack and disappearing slab to the summit. Rock Climbing Textile belay
5
Velký jogurt
Through the crack from the passage. Rock Climbing
7
Vigvam
From the right onto the edge and left of the edge through a depression to the tree, left… Rock Climbing Textile belay
8
Vigvam
Up the pillar over the 1st ring to the 2nd ring and up the rounded edge to the summit. Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
7
Vigvam
Through the corner (slings/loops) to the ring. Up the rounded edge (hourglass/natural… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
6-
Vigvam
Along the small cracks in the side wall of the massif to the edge. Diagonally up the wall… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
6-
Vigvam
Right of the corner, mantle/pull up onto the ledge and traverse right to the ring. Along… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
2
Villonova věž
Through the chimney to the summit. Rock Climbing Textile belay
6
Villonova věž
From the passage up the middle of the wall over the holes and diagonally left over the… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
1
Villonova věž
By descending from the edge. Rock Climbing Textile belay
7
Villonova věž
From the passage up the middle of the wall over the holes to the ring and diagonally… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
3
Villonova věž
Up the corner gully between the tower and the edge to the summit. Rock Climbing Textile belay
6-
Vlčí věž
Approach from the upland side into the NE edge of the tower (ring). Traverse left to the… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
8
Amfiteátr
Through an open corner to the 1st ring (unprotected) and a small corner (slings) to the… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
7-/7
Vlčí věž
Up the wall right of the rappel line over the ring to the summit. Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
7
Vlčí věž
Up the corner crack in the N wall to the flake, traverse right behind the edge and over… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
8
Vlčí věž
Up the middle of the wall below the rappel line directly to the ring. Up the wall… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
1
Vlčice
From the upland side, swing up onto the boulder and by jumping down or downclimbing to… Rock Climbing Textile belay
6
Vlčice
Along the W edge to the ledge to the ring and up the steps to the summit. Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
2
Vlčice
Through the east or west chimney to the summit. Rock Climbing Textile belay
6-
Vlčice
Up the middle of the valley wall to the ledge (ring). Up the slightly overhanging wall to… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
8
Amfiteátr
Via the 'Remembrance Route' to the 1st ring. Up the wall and diagonally left to the 3rd… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
1
Vybíhačka
From the uphill side, any way to the summit. Rock Climbing Textile belay

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