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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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Galerie
Center of the left valley wall via 2 rings to the summit. Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
6
Galerie
Via a small wall between two cracks over the ring to the summit. Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
4
Galerie
Via the narrow chimney. Rock Climbing Textile belay
5
Galerie
Via a diagonal crack to the chimney and to the right via a hand crack to the summit. Rock Climbing Textile belay Spare Route
4
Galerie
Briefly via a chimney and higher up via a wide crack to the summit (rappel point). Rock Climbing Textile belay Spare Route
4
Galerie
Via the crack in the left part of the massif to the summit. Rock Climbing Textile belay Spare Route
7
Galerie
Along the gully to the ring. By wall and left along the edge over the 2nd ring to the… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
6
Galerie
Via a crack over the ring to the summit. Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay +1
3
Galerie
Via the corner double crack. Rock Climbing Textile belay
5
Galerie
Up the middle of a narrow pillar in the left part of the massif over the ring to the… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
6
Drvoštěp
Briefly via a crack from the valley and left with feet into a hole to the 1st ring. From… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
1
Doupě
Via the chimney. Rock Climbing Textile belay
4
Doupě
Via the chimney from the valley. Rock Climbing
6
Doupě
From the cave via a crawl/passage to the balcony and along the crack (hourglass, knot)… Rock Climbing Textile belay
2
Doupě
Via the chimney in the corner. Rock Climbing Textile belay
6-
Doupě
Via a slightly overhanging small wall over the ring to the summit. Rock Climbing
2
Doupě
Via the chimney from the uphill side. Rock Climbing Textile belay
6-
Doupě
By wall to the 1st ring, into a hole and to the 2nd ring. Traverse right to the 3rd ring… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
5
Doupě
Along the edge via a small wall and higher up left past the edge onto a ledge. Over the… Rock Climbing
6-
Děravec
Via a crack to the end (ring) and along the edge along a shallow gully into the window. Rock Climbing
6
Děravec
Via a small wall over the ring into a hole (hourglass) to the right past the edge and… Rock Climbing Textile belay
4
Děravec
Via a small wall to the ring and via a notch into the window. Rock Climbing
6
Děda Mráz
By wall above the bivouac briefly upwards, traverse right (knot) to the bolt edge. By… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
4
Děda Mráz
By wall over the ring (installed additionally) to the sub-summit balcony to the rappel… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
5
Děda Mráz
Over an overhang and via a small corner to the ring. Via a small wall diagonally right… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
6
Děda Mráz
In the left part of the wall over a bolt into holes and to the ring. By wall along the… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
6
Cvičná stěna
To the right of the route 'Cesta k sudu' directly to the 1st ring. Up to the 2nd ring,… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
7
Cvičná stěna
At the left edge along a small crack (sling) and further along the edge into a hole to… Rock Climbing Textile belay
7
Cvičná stěna
Along the fissure in the left part of the wall to the ring. Slightly left into a hole and… Rock Climbing
8/8+
Citadela
Up the right valley overhanging edge over the 1st ring to the ledge to the 2nd ring.… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay

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