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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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Betlémská věž
Up the corner from the S to the end (hourglass through the tower), traverse right into… Rock Climbing Textile belay
7
Betlémská věž
Along the edge to the 1st ring. Up to the ledge and to the small arête of the NC (Normal… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
Přeskok
Bedrunka
From the NE edge by jumping over. Rock Climbing
2
Bedrunka
Left part of the NW wall, left to the edge and to the top. Rock Climbing Textile belay
6
Bedrunka
In the valley wall from the left over the overhang and to the right into the gully … Rock Climbing Textile belay
4
Bedrunka
Up the left plateau edge to the ledge, traverse left above the valley and along the SW… Rock Climbing Textile belay
2
Bedrunka
Left part of the plateau wall. Rock Climbing Textile belay
2
Bedrunka
Right part of the plateau wall. Rock Climbing Textile belay
7
Bašta
Along the right valley edge over 2 rings to the summit. Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
7
Antily
Rock Climbing
7
Antily
Over swaying boulders into a prominent corner and via it over the ring to the top. Rock Climbing
2
Anděl strážný
Through a short crack in the right side wall Rock Climbing Textile belay Spare Route
4
Anděl strážný
Up a small wall in the right part and higher via a crack to the top. Rock Climbing
6-
Anděl strážný
Through the corner crack to the end (knot) and right along the overhang to the ring. With… Rock Climbing
4
Agora
Through a wide crack to the ledge and a hand crack to the top. Rock Climbing Textile belay Spare Route
11
Agora
Up the wall with honeycomb structures to the ledge and traverse right to the ring.… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
6
Agora
From the balcony via a short wall over a bolt to the ledge. Left into the crack of the … Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
6+/7-
Hradiště
In the narrow valley wall via a crack (slings) all the way to its end to the ring. Above… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
6
Hradiště
Up the wall along the left upper edge to the ring and a high step to the summit. Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
6-
Hradiště
Shortly via a crack in the side wall and traverse right to the 1st ring. Along the small… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
7
Hradiště
Via an overhanging crack (knots). Rock Climbing Textile belay Spare Route
6-
Zub
Through the crack in the right part of the wall to the end (knot). Step left into another… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
7
Rohová věž
Through a layback between the tower and the edge into a hole and along the crack to the… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
8/8+
Rohová věž
Up the wall below the abseil point to the ring. From the right, up the wall into the… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
7
Rohová věž
To the right of the edge, over two rings to the summit. Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
7-/7
Rohová věž
Along the 'Death Certificate' route up to the 2nd ring and directly to the summit. Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
5
Rohová věž
From the ring, traverse left to the ring of the 'Creeping Edge' route. Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
9
Rohová věž
Up the wall to the right of the upper edge to the ring, higher up the edge to the summit. Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
6
Rohová věž
In the right half of the NE wall, diagonally right to the N edge, then along it over the… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
Přeskok
Rohová věž
By jumping from the edge. (unverified) Rock Climbing

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