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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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Rantl
Start from the boulder into the gully. To the left behind the edge and over the belly to… Rock Climbing Textile belay
5
Rantl
From the bivouac, over the overhang into the prominent chimney and up it to the summit. Rock Climbing Textile belay
7
Rantl
From the chimney, with a step (bolt) into the crack and up it to the end at the ring.… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
7
Rantl
From the large boulder into the hole (ring). Traverse left to the edge (large hourglass),… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
6
Rantl
In the valley wall to the right of the chimney crack, from the overhang into the wall and… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
6-
Rantl
Through the overhang into the crack and up it to the summit. Rock Climbing Textile belay Spare Route
3
Rantl
Up the narrowing chimney to the summit. Rock Climbing Textile belay
6
Rantl
To the left of the passage, up the crack in the corner (hourglass) to the end. To the… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
3
Pyramida (Střecha, Perníková chaloupka)
Rock Climbing
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Pyramida (Střecha, Perníková chaloupka)
Up the left valley wall and higher up to the left behind the edge and along it to the… Rock Climbing
3
Pyramida (Střecha, Perníková chaloupka)
Traverse right along the ledge and up the slab. Rock Climbing
4
Pyramida (Střecha, Perníková chaloupka)
Up the small wall below the abseil point. Rock Climbing
7/7+
Přilehlá
From the right, up the small wall directly to the hourglass. To the left into a crack in… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
2
Přilehlá
Descending from the edge into the saddle and along the sloping top to the summit. Rock Climbing Textile belay
7-
Přilehlá
From the left, from the slope through the corner and up the wall past 1 bolt to the… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
6-
Přilehlá
Up the wall in the plumb line of the abseil line to the summit. Rock Climbing Textile belay
8
Poslední
Below the abseil, up the wall using small holes straight, higher left to the ring of the… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay +1
4
Poslední
Rock Climbing Textile belay
6-
Poslední
Straight up the plateau edge to the abseil anchor. Rock Climbing Textile belay
6
Poslední
From the edge to the ring, slightly right and up to the summit. Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
2
Poslední
Through a narrow chimney from the plateau side. Rock Climbing Textile belay
6
Pod lávkou
In the right part of the wall to the ring and straight up using holes to the ledges under… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
7
Pod lávkou
Up the wall on honeycomb formations to the ledge (ring). Upwards and higher left to the… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
3
Pod lávkou
Rock Climbing Textile belay
7
Pod lávkou
Via the crack in the corner (slings) under the overhang and hand-over-hand traversing… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
7
Plivník
Via the small buttress in the NW wall to the ring, right onto the edge and along it to… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
6
Plivník
Via the left valley edge over 1 ring to the summit. Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay +1
4
Placka - b
Rock Climbing
6
Pik štěpik
Straight up the small wall to the summit. Rock Climbing
3
Pik štěpik
Up the small wall through the hole. Rock Climbing

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