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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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Sova
In the right part of the valley wall, through the corner to the 1st ring, traverse to the… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
6
Sova
Through the chimney between Sova and Jezdec to the ring and up the wall to the summit. Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
6
Sova
Up the center of the NE wall into the hole and to the ring. Diagonally right into the… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
8
Sova
To the left of Odvedenecká directly over the 1st ring to the 2nd ring. From the left to… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
6-
Sova
To the left of the SE edge, through a broken crack to the ring. Left into the center of… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
3
Smeťák
Through the chimney to the summit. Rock Climbing
4
Smeťák
Up the corner crack in the right part of the wall (knot) to the end and left to the… Rock Climbing
4
Smeťák
Through the chimney and right to the ring. Rock Climbing
6
Smeťák
Through the double crack to the ring, through the fissure into the hole and with a lift… Rock Climbing
7
Sluníčko
From the right, hand over hand above the overhang into the crack. Rock Climbing
4
Sluníčko
Through the corner to the left of Minimania (hourglass) to the summit. Rock Climbing Textile belay
4
Sluníčko
Through a prominent overhanging short crack. Rock Climbing
3
Slon
Rock Climbing Textile belay
7
Sluníčko
Through the overhanging wide crack to the summit. Rock Climbing
6
Slon
From the valley, briefly up the chimney to the right into the wall, by that to the ring.… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
8
Slon
Along the edge to the ledge below the overhanging wall. Up the wall along the edge to the… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay +1
1
Slon
From the saddle via a short chimney. Rock Climbing Textile belay
7/7+
Slon
Along the sharp edge and left or directly up the wall to the 1st ring. Up the wall over… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
7
Sahara
Up the side wall over a small balcony to the ring. A lift into the notch and briefly to… Rock Climbing
5
Sahara
Up the corner crack (knot) to the ledge and through the chimney to the summit. Rock Climbing
5
Sahara
Up the center of the wall along the crack to the ring and diagonally right to the ring of… Rock Climbing
3
Sahara
Through the chimney to the fore-summit. Rock Climbing
5
Rozpůlená
Up the wall to the left of the valley crack, over three holes. Rock Climbing Textile belay
3
Rozpůlená
Through a wide crack from the valley. Rock Climbing Textile belay
2
Rozpůlená
Up the wall from the plateau side. Rock Climbing Textile belay
11
Pupkáč
Up the small wall to the ledge (bolt) and ascend over the belly to the next ledge … Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
1
Punťa
To the left of the children's route, using artificial holds. Rock Climbing
1
Punťa
Up the small wall from the path. Rock Climbing
6
Pupkáč
Briefly up the crack, higher up the wall to the right into the overhang to the ring. Over… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
2
Punťa
From the saddle, diagonally to the right. Rock Climbing

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