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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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Osmivěží
Through the right chimney in the SE wall to the summit of the adjacent small tower. Step… Rock Climbing Textile belay
6
Osmivěží
From the cave, traverse left into the chimney and up it to the summit. Rock Climbing Textile belay
9/9+
Osmivěží
About 5m along the Valley Route and then traverse left to the 1st ring. Directly up the… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
8
Osmivěží
Through the center of the SE wall over the ring to the summit. Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
6
Osmivěží
In the right part of the valley wall along the small pillars (protection) to the 1st ring… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
4
Osmivěží
Through the passage from the NW between the tower and the edge into a wide chimney. Left… Rock Climbing Textile belay
2
Osmivěží
Through the passage from the SW to the end at the chimney and up it to the summit. Rock Climbing Textile belay
3
Okrajník
Through the wall into holes, left into the chimney and up to the top. Rock Climbing
7
Okrajník
From the bivouac, along the left edge to the hold and raise into the chimney. By it to… Rock Climbing
6
Odeon
Over the ring to the end of the arête, traverse left over the 2nd ring into the crack and… Rock Climbing
8/8+
Odeon
Up the middle of the wall via a crack to the 1st ring. Up the wall to the 2nd ring, right… Rock Climbing
8-/8
Odeon
Along the left valley edge to the right of the chimney and up the wall next to it over 2… Rock Climbing
3
Odeon
Through a wide chimney to the summit. Rock Climbing
8/8+
Odeon
Up the middle of the wall to the left of the chimney directly over the 1st ring to below… Rock Climbing
7-/7
Obecná škola
Through the right part of the valley wall along the edge, up the wall to the 1st ring.… Rock Climbing
8
Nářez
Rock Climbing
6
Nářez
Rock Climbing
6
Nadprcek
Along the only valley edge over the ring to the summit. Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay +1
6
Nad bivakem zapadajícího slunce
From the bivouac, via the overhanging wide and斜 crack to the end to the ring. From the… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
7
Nad bivakem zapadajícího slunce
Up the wall to the ring and from the right, raise into the crack. Higher up via a narrow… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
7
Nad bivakem zapadajícího slunce
Via a small corner into the hole, traverse right (ring) into the crack and along it to… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
7
Nad bivakem zapadajícího slunce
From the boulder up the wall to the ledge and right to the edge and to the ring. Briefly… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
5
Nad bivakem zapadajícího slunce
Through the corner crack to the ledge (ring) and via the gully to the summit. Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
7/7+
Mravenčí hrad
In the middle of the valley wall, up the wall and over the overhang to the 1st ring. Up… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
6+/7-
Mravenčí hrad
Start as 'Pěstovka' route approx. 3m. Traverse left along the ledge to the edge to the… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
2
Mravenčí hrad
Start as NC to the first ledge. Left to the E edge and along it to the summit. Rock Climbing Textile belay
5
Mravenčí hrad
South corner over the ledge into a shallow crack and along it to the balcony. Left under… Rock Climbing Textile belay
6
Mravenčí hrad
To the right of the 'Pěstovka' route, up the wall and corner to the ring, directly higher… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
3
Mravenčí hrad
Start as NC from the ledge, traverse right to the N edge and along it to the summit. Rock Climbing Textile belay
6-
Mravenčí hrad
Start as 'Mravkolev' route, then directly up the wall and via the gully into the hole and… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay

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