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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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Srašný jenda
Through the ceiling crack (sling) to the ring. Through the crack into the hole and to the… Rock Climbing Textile belay
6
Sklep
Along the left edge over the ring to the summit. Rock Climbing
Přeskok
Seveřan
Jump from the Extreme Tower Rock Climbing
6-
Seveřan
In the right part of the valley wall above the overhang to the edge and along it over 2… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
6
Seveřan
West crack to the right of the corner crack, over the widening to the balcony and NC to… Rock Climbing Textile belay
4
Seveřan
Along the South edge to the plateau, traverse right to the ring, over the edge into the… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
8
Seveřan
Up the center of the valley wall over 2 rings to the ledge and right to the summit. Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
6
Seveřan
From the East edge to the right along the ledge into the gully in the middle of the NE… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
6
Seveřan
Up the corner crack from the West to the balcony to the 1st ring. Left behind the edge to… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
6
Seveřan
From the balcony, from the ring, up the right edge to the summit. Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
1
Sakura
Rock Climbing Textile belay
6
Sakura
From the fore-summit in the valley wall, traverse left behind the edge (knot). From the… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
5
Rubikon
From the cave, up the chimney to the ring. Step left into the wall and then along the… Rock Climbing
6
Rohlinská
Up the slightly overhanging side wall over the ring to the summit. Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
4
Rohlinská
From the cave, traverse left and over the overhang via the crack. Rock Climbing Textile belay
6-
Rohlinská
Up the valley wall along the right edge to the ring. From the ring, directly or to the… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
4
Rohlinská
Along the left valley edge. Rock Climbing Textile belay
7
Rohlinská
Over the overhang in the middle of the valley wall into the crack and further up the… Rock Climbing Textile belay
6
Rohlinská
Up the crack from the cave. Rock Climbing Textile belay
6
Rohlinská
Through the corner along the right valley edge to the hourglass. To the right up the… Rock Climbing Textile belay
7
Rohlinská
From the cave, traverse right and up the wall over 2 rings to the summit. Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
8
Risák
Up the wall with honeycomb structures to the 1st ring. Along the small ledge to the 2nd… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
6
Risák
Up the hand crack (loops) to the summit. Rock Climbing Textile belay
6
Risák
Up the wall and edge to the 1st ring. Up the wall along the edge and to the left to the… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
7
Risák
From the ring of the 'Pedal Sweeper' route, up the wall to the left into the small corner… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
5
Risák
Up the crack over the overhang and around the wedged boulder to the summit. Rock Climbing Textile belay
5
Risák
Up the wide crack from the valley. Rock Climbing Textile belay
8
Rantl
Through the corner (ring) and higher up the crack behind the flake to the 2nd ring. From… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
7+/8-
Rantl
To the right of the 'Rychlovka' route, from the overhang onto the overhanging edge, then… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
6-
Rantl
Up the wall directly to the bolt of the 'Salt over Gold' route. Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay

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