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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
7+/8-
Výří masivy
From the right onto the right block, via the overhanging diagonal wide crack to the ring.… Rock Climbing Textile belay
7
Zahrady
Via a small pillar/arete to the ring, from the left into a narrow chimney, through it to… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
3
Zahrady
Through the crack (knots) to the end. Briefly through the gully and right to the summit. Rock Climbing Textile belay
7
Zahrady
Via a small crack to the birch tree and diagonally right along the ledges to the ring.… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
7-/7
Amfiteátr
Up the overhanging wall directly to the 1st ring. Along the edge to the 2nd ring. Along… Rock Climbing
7-/7
Zbabělec
From the valley from the left to the edge and directly over the ring to the ring of the… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
6
Zbabělec
Directly over the overhang to the edge. Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
3
Zbabělec
From the forepeak, jump into the SE wall, with a heave onto the platform and along the… Rock Climbing Textile belay
6
Zbabělec
Along the SE edge to the balcony and from there with a heave along the edge to the top. Rock Climbing Textile belay
4
Zbabělec
By jumping like on the Smooth Route, to the right behind the edge and along the ledge … Rock Climbing Textile belay
4
Zbabělec
In the fall line of the PACHADÍ MALAČEC route, directly up the wall to the ledge and… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
7
Zbabělec
Long traverse through the SW wall and around both edges of the narrow valley wall to the… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
6
Amfiteátr
Through a wide crack over two rings to the top. Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
5
Zbabělec
From the left, up the wall to the ledge, then right along it and to the 1st ring of the … Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
5
Zbabělec
Through the center of the NE wall via a shallow corner with falcon-like holds to the… Rock Climbing Textile belay
3
Amfiteátr
Through the crack and higher via the chimney in the corner to the top. Rock Climbing Textile belay
6-
Zdenčina skála
Via the "Zuzaki kokaki" route and from the 2nd Q right via a crack to the top. Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
8
Zdenčina skála
Along the right valley edge over the ring slightly right onto the ledge (2nd ring) and… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
?
Strážní věž
Route for practicing technical climbing with a small roof Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Fixed belay
3
Zefýr
Through the chimney between the tower and the edge to the summit. Rock Climbing
Přeskok
Zefýr
By jumping from the Big Yogurt. Rock Climbing
6
Zefýr
From the passage diagonally left along the ledges (hourglasses) and with a lift to the… Rock Climbing Textile belay
5
Zelená sedma
Through the corner crack. Rock Climbing Textile belay
8
Zelená sedma
Along the blunt edge over two rings to the summit. Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
6
Zelená sedma
Through the center of the wall over the ring to the summit. Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
6-
Zelená sedma
From the boulder directly to the ring. Slightly right and up to the 2nd ring. Directly… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
6-
Srubová stěna
Diagonal variation to the ring. Right up the wall to the next ring. Lift into the fissure… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
7
Srubová stěna
Along the edge to the ledge (hourglass). First from the left and then right to the edge … Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
6
Srubová stěna
Briefly through the crack in the corner and diagonally left over the ring to the summit. Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
7-/7
Srašný jenda
Up the wall to the ledge to the ring. Hard through the corner into the hole and right… Rock Climbing

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