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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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Předposlední
In the left part of the valley wall straight to the 1st ring and below the higher roof.… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
6-
Předposlední
Left of the right plateau edge, from the right boulder, straight up the wall to the… Rock Climbing Textile belay
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Předposlední
Below the abseil, from the left over a small overhang into a groove and up it. Higher… Rock Climbing Textile belay
7
Předposlední
From the boulder on the plateau side, using tiny holds to the summit. Rock Climbing Textile belay
Přeskok
Předposlední
By jumping from the Wind Tower. Rock Climbing
6
Předposlední
Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
8-/8
Předposlední
In the middle of the valley wall straight onto the small balcony (hourglass to the right)… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
11
Předposlední
Via the right edge to the ring of Fifan's route and without standing/aid to the summit. Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
6
Předposlední
From the right onto the right valley edge, along it to the 1st and 2nd ring. Further to… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
7
Předposlední
In the right part of the valley wall to the ledge and via a small corner into a hole … Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
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Prohnutá
In the NW valley wall, via the crack and small buttress under the overhang to the ring.… Rock Climbing
4
Prohnutá
Via the crack from the valley to the balcony and further via the hand crack to the ledge.… Rock Climbing
5
Předposlední
From the plateau side, traverse along the ledge left behind the edge to the ring and by… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
1
Prcek
Rock Climbing Textile belay
5
Prcek
Via the left valley edge. Rock Climbing Textile belay
4
Prcek
Along the edge to the small crack and via it to the summit. Rock Climbing Textile belay
5
Placák
In the left part of the wall. Rock Climbing Textile belay
7-/7
Placák
In the right part of the wall, through a weakness into a hole, from there left up the… Rock Climbing Textile belay
7-/7
Placák
In the middle of the wall, in line with the ring, through a crack and up the wall to the… Rock Climbing Textile belay
5
Placák
In the right part of the wall, via the crack into a hole, right onto the edge and along… Rock Climbing
7
Pikolík
Via the crack almost to the end and left to the ring. Straight and from the left to the… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
6
Petlice
Overhang or from the right via the slab to the 1st ring. Along the edge to the 2nd ring.… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
7
Pavouk
From the left to the 1st ring and via the crack over the 2nd ring to the summit.… Rock Climbing Textile belay
4
Pavouk
Via the left corner crack to the summit. Rock Climbing
7-/7
Osamělá
Through the NW wall to the ring and directly up into the holes and left to the 1st ring… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
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Osamělá
Along the left valley edge over the bolt, ring to another bolt and slightly from the left… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
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Osamělá
Along the N edge directly to the ring, diagonally right to the 2nd ring and up a slightly… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
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Osamělá
Along the SE wall next to the pillar to the ring and up to the balcony, right to the ring… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
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Osamělá
By stepping onto the ledge, diagonally left to the balcony, right to the ring and up the… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
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Orlí věž
From the boulder at the left plateau edge directly to the 1st ring. From the right and… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay

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