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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
5
Vybíhačka
From the left to the edge and diagonally right along the rounded edge. Rock Climbing
6
Vybíhačka
Start like Ausfahrt. Traverse left along the ledge. Rock Climbing
3
Vybíhačka
Over a distinctive hole and higher up by friction to the summit. Rock Climbing
3
Vybíhačka
Rock Climbing
8
Stará výcviková stěna
In the left part of the wall, through an overhanging corner and fissure into the ledge.… Rock Climbing Textile belay
7
Vybíhačka
Rock Climbing
6
Výr
Along the edge over two rings to the summit. Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
5
Amfiteátr
From the 3rd ring diagonally left. Rock Climbing
6
Výr
Through the corner crack over a ring to the summit. Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
8/8+
Výr
From the ring of the 'Co vejráš' route, directly up the wall over a ring into the crack… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
4
Amfiteátr
Through a distinctive narrow chimney. Rock Climbing Textile belay
1
Výr
From the uphill side via a short chimney. Rock Climbing Textile belay
7
Výr
Through the crack from the passage over two rings to the summit. Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
8-/8
Výr
Directly up the wall over 2 rings into the crack of the 'Co vejráš' route. Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
8-/8
Výr
Via a small pillar/arete to the ring. Traverse right into the crack and through it to the… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
5
Výr
Through the chimney between the massif and higher up, a crack in the slab. Rock Climbing Textile belay
6+/7-
Výr
In the left part of the uphill wall, via small pillars/aretes to the end to the ring.… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
6
Výr
Along the large flake to a small balcony (ring). Through the crack with embedded roots to… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
7
Výr
Via a small wall left of the recess to a ledge, then via a hand crack over the overhang … Rock Climbing Textile belay
6
Výr
Through the wide chimney and by straddling between Výr and Cvičná stěna all the way to… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
8/8+
Amfiteátr
Left of the wide crack up the wall into a hole. Left to the 1st ring. Further up the wall… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
7
Amfiteátr
Up a small wall into a crack, through it behind the edge (arête) and to the ring. Via a… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
4
Výří masivy
Along the small pillars/aretes over the bolt to the summit. Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
6
Výří masivy
In the back part of the passage, through the crack to the summit. Rock Climbing Textile belay
4
Amfiteátr
Through a wide slanted crack to the top. Rock Climbing Textile belay
5+
Výří masivy
Through a wide crack to a ledge and a diagonal wide crack (ring) into the cave. To the… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
8
Výří masivy
From the passage above Výr, left of the edge, via a delicate small pillar/arete and wall… Rock Climbing Textile belay
6-
Výří masivy
From the right onto the left block behind Výr, up the wall into the crack, through it… Rock Climbing Textile belay
6+/7-
Výří masivy
From the passage from Výr, via a small pillar/arete and edge to the 1st ring. To the… Rock Climbing Textile belay
7
Výří masivy
From the right onto the right block, under the overhang to the ledge, along it to the… Rock Climbing Textile belay

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