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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
Přeskok
Krajní věž
Two rappels from 'Seveřan' (Northerner) and via the 'Podzimní cesta' (Autumn Route) to… Rock Climbing
3
Krajní věž
From the valley via the chimney and corner crack. Rock Climbing Textile belay
3
Krajní věž
Via the crack to the right of the 'Údolní komín' (Valley Chimney). Rock Climbing Textile belay
2
Krajní věž
Via the SE crack left of 'Podzimní' (Autumn) to the summit. Rock Climbing Textile belay
3
Krajní věž
Via the corner crack to the foreground rock, left and via the crack to the summit. Rock Climbing Textile belay
5
Kora
Short wall over the bolt to the top. Rock Climbing
4
Kora
Small wall to the left of Solarium. Rock Climbing
4
Konvička
Via the left valley edge to the ledge. Rock Climbing
6
Konvička
In the right part of the valley wall via a 'sokolík' (corner/crack) to a ledge (knot… Rock Climbing
6-
Koník
Along the NE edge to a small ledge and via the N edge to the summit. Rock Climbing Textile belay
3
Károvská věž
Up the wall over a conspicuous large hole directly to the summit. Rock Climbing
2
Károvská věž
Via the edge. Rock Climbing
5
Kabát
Via the crack into the cave. Left and with a pull up to the 'ear' (bolt). Into the holes … Rock Climbing Textile belay
3
Jumper
In the right side wall over ledges to the top. Rock Climbing
6
Jumper
Via the crack without the aid of the pine tree (knot/constriction) to the balcony. Then… Rock Climbing
7
Jižan
Via the left valley edge to the top. Rock Climbing Textile belay
2
Jinojmenná
Via the SE edge to the sloping ledge, then along it to the center of the E face and to… Rock Climbing Textile belay
4
Jinojmenná
Traverse to the valley wall. Rock Climbing Textile belay
8
Jinojmenná
To the left of the 'Někdy příště' (Maybe Next Time) route, up the wall through a small… Rock Climbing Textile belay
9
Jinojmenná
Through the middle of the valley wall under a large overhang (ring), directly over it… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
6
Jinojmenná
In the left part of the SW wall, over the overhang to the crack and up it to the summit. Rock Climbing Textile belay
2
Jinojmenná
Through the NW chimney to the wedged boulder and by bridging between the tower and the… Rock Climbing Textile belay
Přeskok
Jinojmenná
Jump from the edge. Rock Climbing
1
Jinojmenná
From the saddle directly through the hole to the summit. Rock Climbing Textile belay
9
Jinojmenná
In the middle of the NE wall, through a small gully to the ledge, higher up the crack … Rock Climbing Textile belay
8
Jinojmenná
From the boulder, step over to the North edge and up the wall over the ring to the summit. Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
6
Jinojmenná
In the right part of the SW wall slightly upwards and traverse left to the ring. Up the… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
9
Ještěrčí stěna
Along the crack into the hole and from there with a pull-up to the ring. Further along… Rock Climbing
9
Ještěrčí stěna
In the right part of the wall along the gully into the hole and above the overhang to the… Rock Climbing
8
Ještěrčí stěna
Through the corner to the 1st ring. Up the wall and left to the 2nd ring. Through the… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay

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