Part of 07. U Zloděje a Atlantidy, Čertenice has 24 routes documented on climbing.place. Routes range from grade 2 to 7+/8-. Routes are listed below with grade, style, and community notes.
Common styles: Rock Climbing, Textile belay, Sport Climbing, Fixed belay, Danger.
Rules
First ascents only after prior approval of the rock manager, e-mail: spravce-labak-levy@seznam.cz. The valid conditions for approving first ascents are here.
- Top-rope only where it will not damage the rock or fixed gear (own quickdraw as anchor, no rope friction on the rock).
- First ascents only with the area administrator's approval (left bank: spravce-labak-levy@seznam.cz).
- Unapproved fixed equipment is banned.
The ČHS rules for climbing in Bohemian sandstone areas apply.
- Chalk is banned.
- No metal protection (cams, nuts, pitons) – only slings, knots and textile "UFOs" between the rings.
- Climb on dry rock only – wet sandstone softens and breaks.
- Do not alter the rock surface.
- Abseil from the summit rings.
Parts of the area lie in Bohemian Switzerland National Park and the Elbe Sandstones Protected Landscape Area, where seasonal closures for nesting birds apply. Check the ČHS crag database before you go.
3
Jednokopytník
To the right of the Short Chimney, climb the West wall above the ledge. Squeeze between… Rock Climbing Sport Climbing Textile belay
2+
Krátký komín
To the right of the Falling Bridge pillar, in the middle of the upper West wall to the… Rock Climbing Textile belay
2
Skok do pekla
From the North, to the ledge in the massif and jump to the Falling Bridge pillar. Rock Climbing Sport Climbing Textile belay
2+
Pád do pekel
From the massif, jump to the Falling Bridge pillar. Rock Climbing Sport Climbing Textile belay
2
Kubíkův komín
Use the chimney between the massif and the Falling Bridge pillar to the pillar, traverse… Rock Climbing Sport Climbing Textile belay
5
Předpeklí
To the left of the Peklinda route, use the edge and rib to the ledge, and then the corner… Rock Climbing Sport Climbing Textile belay
2
Procházka peklem
To the left of the Lower Chimney, use the corner and the squeeze to Hell's Cellar. Rock Climbing Sport Climbing Textile belay
6+/7-
Peklinda
Through the middle of the South wall, passing K to the short chimney, climb it and then… Rock Climbing Sport Climbing Fixed belay +2
5+
Pekelný oheň
Climb the wall along the East edge of Strážení Tower, passing K to the top of the tower.… Rock Climbing Sport Climbing Fixed belay +1
7-/7
Bez anděla
Far right on the valley side, use the overhanging corner to the balcony, then along the… Rock Climbing Sport Climbing Fixed belay +1
7-/7
Černý andělé
On the right side of the East wall, over the prominent roof overhang and along the crack… Rock Climbing Sport Climbing Fixed belay +1
5+
Čert nikdy nespí
In the middle of the NE wall to the crack (bolt) and follow it diagonally right to the… Rock Climbing Sport Climbing Fixed belay +1
6-
Drzý čert
From the bolt on the The Devil Never Sleeps route, climb the wall directly to the top of… Rock Climbing Sport Climbing Fixed belay +1
2+
Dolní komín
From the South, between the small tower and the main tower, use the chimney, then higher… Rock Climbing Textile belay
7+/8-
Plivání ohně
To the right of the Black Angels route, up the wall over the overhang (bolt) to the crack… Rock Climbing Sport Climbing Fixed belay +1
3
S čerty nejsou žerty
To the right of the The Devil Never Sleeps route, use the corner, then the chimney to the… Rock Climbing Sport Climbing Textile belay
5
Čísla strachu
Along the South edge, passing K to the top of Strážení Tower. Freely to the summit. Rock Climbing Sport Climbing Fixed belay +1
5+
Ušmudlanec
To the left of the entrance to Hell's Gate, use the corner to the pulpit and to the right… Rock Climbing Sport Climbing Textile belay
3
Čertovskej krok
Left of the Hugín route on the pre-rock, left with a step over the chimney to the pulpit.… Rock Climbing Sport Climbing Textile belay
6
Pach síry
On the left side of the South wall, from the balcony, use the notch to the end (K).… Rock Climbing Sport Climbing Fixed belay +1
2
Hugín
Left of the Old Route, by chimney and slightly right to the summit. Rock Climbing Sport Climbing Textile belay
6+/7-
Varianta Pachu síry
From the right, follow the open crack to the Sulfur Odor route's ring bolt and then to… Rock Climbing Sport Climbing Fixed belay +1
2
Stará cesta
From NW to the chimney between the Pillar of the Drawbridge and the tower. By chimney to… Rock Climbing Textile belay
7+/8-
Bulbie
On the right side of the South wall, follow the crack and then up the wall, passing 2… Rock Climbing Sport Climbing Fixed belay +1