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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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Orlí věž
From the S along the ledge to the right to the ring and by stepping into the crack, up it… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
7
Orlí věž
Right plateau edge (two oval rings) to summit. Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
8
Orlí věž
In the right part of the plateau wall to the ring of the NE route, right through the… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
6-
Orlí věž
From the ring of the Normal Route directly over the overhang to the ledge and directly to… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
6
Orlí věž
Through the center of the valley wall up to the ring of the Valley Route. Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
6
Orlí věž
By the Valley Route to the spike. Right into the hole and from there into the gully to… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
1
Olačka
From the plateau side via artificial steps. Rock Climbing Textile belay
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Olačka
From the right, lift into the wall. Left over the overhang and to the ring. Along the… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
6-
Orlí věž
Through the center of the SW wall into a hole, traverse left to the edge and under the… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
4
Olačka
Briefly through the corner and traverse right into the hole (hour). Directly onto the… Rock Climbing Textile belay
4
Novoroční věž
From the hole in the valley wall, left to the edge and along it to the summit. Rock Climbing
1
Novoroční věž
From the upper side, step over into the wall and with a swing to the summit. Rock Climbing
4
Novoroční věž
From the NE, up the wall via pockets to a small balcony and via a receding wall to the… Rock Climbing
4
Novoroční věž
From the hole in the valley wall to the right edge, along it to a small balcony and via… Rock Climbing
5
Nástěnka
Along the left valley edge over the bolt to the summit. Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
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Medúza
Through the chimney and step over to the slab to the ring. Slightly right up the slab to… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
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Medúza
Through the corner crack over the ring to the summit. Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
6-
Medúza
Along the sharp edge over 2 rings to the summit. Below the summit, step over into the… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
2
Medúza
Through the chimney between the tower and the edge. Rock Climbing Textile belay
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Medúza
Short edge from the passage. Rock Climbing Textile belay
7/7+
Medúza
Briefly through the chimney and step over to the slab to the 1st ring. Up the slab to the… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
Přeskok
Medúza
Rock Climbing
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Maštal
Description see topo Rock Climbing Textile belay
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Maštal
Straight up the middle of the valley wall over the ring to the summit. Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
7
Mařenka
Through the wall from the gully over the ring to the top. Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
2
Mařenka
From the platform in the left part of the valley wall, up a short corner double crack to… Rock Climbing Textile belay
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Mařenka
From the platform in the valley wall, up a crack and higher up a chimney over a wedged… Rock Climbing Textile belay
4
Mařenka
From the platform in the left part of the valley wall, up a small crack above the hole to… Rock Climbing Textile belay
3
Mařenka
Through a small corner into the chimney and up it to the summit. Rock Climbing Textile belay
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Mařenka
In the left part of the North face along the edge (spikes) and up the wall with cracks … Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay

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