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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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Větrná skála
Up the middle of the S wall into the hole and up the wall to the 1st ring. Slightly right… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
6
Větrná skála
Up the gully to the ring and through the chimney to the summit. Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
8-/8
Větrná skála
Along the right valley edge of the right tower into an overhanging crack, through it to… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
5
Větrná skála
Through the wide chimney from the valley under the overhang to the ring. Up the right… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
5
Větrná skála
Through the chimney from the valley. Rock Climbing Textile belay
?
Větrná skála
Right of the Valley Chimney into an oblique ledge and along it left to the edge onto the… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
7
Větrná skála
Through the crack over the ring to the summit. Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
2
Větrná skála
Through the chimney. Rock Climbing Textile belay
6-
Větrná skála
Up the corner to the ring. Diagonally left into the small crack. Up the gully to the… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
7-/7
Větrná skála
Overhang into an oblique corner and through it to the ring. Diagonally right to the edge… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
6-
Tukan
From the right over the overhang into the crack and via it (ring, slings) to the summit. Rock Climbing
6-
Tukan
Via the crack to the summit (slings). Rock Climbing
7
Tukan
Up the wall diagonally right to the summit. Rock Climbing
7
Tukan
Via the valley crack over the ring to the summit. Rock Climbing
3
Tukan
Via the edge to the ledge and right via a small crack to the summit. Rock Climbing
3
Trpaslík
Up the small valley wall to the summit. Rock Climbing
1
Tukan
Via the double crack in the corner and right to the summit. Rock Climbing
1
Trpaslík
From the plateau side to the summit. Rock Climbing
6-
Tukan
Via the corner into the hole (ring) and via the flake to the end at the 2nd ring. Left… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
6
Tesák
Along the valley edge to the ring. Lift onto the balcony and left up the wall over the… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
9
Špalíček
From the space between, by stemming to the 1st ring. Up the wall and via the corner to… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay +1
9
Špalíček
Via the Holeho klacky route to the 3rd ring. From the left into the groove, via it and… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
7-/7
Špalíček
To the left of the Jeckyl and Hyde corner, from the fore-summit, step across into the… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay +1
4
Špalíček
Via the chimney and higher via the crack (knots, hourglasses) to the summit. Rock Climbing Textile belay
4
Špalíček
Via the corner crack (knots) to the summit. Rock Climbing Textile belay
3
Špalíček
Via the crack to the right of the corner. Rock Climbing Textile belay
9
Špalíček
Along the valley edge directly to the 1st ring, from the left up the wall above the ring… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
9
Špalíček
From the space between the Eight Towers (Osmivěží), via the edge to the 1st ring. From… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
6
Špalíček
From the boulder under the large overhang, via the crack to a small balcony and by… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
7-/7
Sova
In the left part of the valley wall. Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay

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