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Climbing at Čtyři palice

115 routes
7 areas
2–8/8+ grades

Čtyři palice in the Žďárské vrchy hills offer more than 110 routes on seven rocks – most on Paličatá, with more on Děvín (west face), Hlinecká věž, Tvrz, Javorová stěna and Opomenutá (Černá věž). Protection is cams, slings and fixed belays; descent is by abseil. Grades from 2 to 8/8+.

Part of Žďár Hills, Čtyři palice has 115 routes documented on climbing.place. Routes range from grade 2 to 8/8+. Explore its 7 crags and sectors below.

Common styles: Rock Climbing, Fixed belay, Friends, Textile belay, Traditional Climbing.

Rules

Žďárské vrchy Protected Landscape Area - Rock sectors of the Žďárské vrchy have the status of specially protected areas (natural monuments or reserves) - The following applies to all sectors except Čtyři palice: - Access to the rocks by the shortest routes from marked tourist routes - Climbing on objects other than marked ones and outside the permitted period only with a written permit from the PLA administration - Use magnesium only with written permission from the PLA administration - replacement and installation of belays and marking of rocks and routes only with written consent from the PLA administration - Organizing sports, tourist and other events only with the written consent of the PLA administration Time and other restrictions are listed for individual sectors. OVK: first ascents are prohibited

Tvrz: climbing allowed only from 16 July to 28 February (closed 1 March – 15 July). Paličatá: climbing all year. Check the current status in the ČHS crag database.

Žďár Hills PLA – some crags lie in nature reserves with restricted climbing. Check the ČHS crag database.

The ČHS rules for Czech rock areas and the local regional commission's rules apply: do not alter the rock or holds, do not climb on wet rock, and follow ČHS principles for first ascents.

2
Paličatá
About 10m behind the left rear corner of the rock, through a groove between boulders,… Rock Climbing
7-
Paličatá
An overhanging face from a sit start on the left (when descending) from the Normálka … Rock Climbing
3
Paličatá
On the left rear corner of the rock, follow the square blocks under the vertical wall and… Rock Climbing
5
Opomenutá - Černá věž
To the right of the notch, a smooth wall along the crack to a small platform, and to the… Rock Climbing
2
Opomenutá - Kredenc
From the recess to the ledge on the left and a blunt edge to the left block. Rock Climbing
3
Opomenutá - Kredenc
To the left of the niche, across the rib, a rounded block and pointed "noses" on the… Rock Climbing
4+
Děvín - Z stěna
Overhanging wall diagonally to the right across two ledges into a lichen-covered recess,… Rock Climbing
4
Děvín - Z stěna
From the terrace, step over to an overhanging wall, diagonally right to flakes, then… Rock Climbing
3
Děvín - Z stěna
To the left of the gully, along a wall, through a grassy corner over the articulated… Rock Climbing
5
Děvín - Z stěna
On the left corner of the wall, above the step below the ceiling, then diagonally to the… Rock Climbing
4+
Děvín - Z stěna
Slightly overhanging wall with sparse holds to a flat point and over it into a corner.… Rock Climbing
4+
Děvín - Z stěna
To the ledge in the overhanging wall, left to the middle of the overhanging notch, then… Rock Climbing
3+
Děvín - Z stěna
Over the overhanging block into the recess and somewhat to the left along the crack to a… Rock Climbing
?
Děvín - Z stěna
From a sitting position in your underwear, turn left over the curves and lift yourself up… Rock Climbing
4
Děvín - Z stěna
To the left into an extruded pointed block, then up a smooth, steep slab for about 3… Rock Climbing
5
Děvín - Z stěna
Along a smooth wall and over an overhang to the ring, over another overhang onto a steep… Rock Climbing
8
Děvín - Z stěna
Traverse from a sitting position under the Jantárie road, shorter version 7. Rock Climbing
4
Děvín - Z stěna
Overhanging wall to a ledge with lichen, diagonally right through narrow chimneys between… Rock Climbing
3
Děvín - Z stěna
A small pillar to the bottom of the cut, left along the pillar above the diamond-shaped… Rock Climbing
3
Děvín - Z stěna
Ascent after the spur, along slabs to a sharp corner, and with a prominent notch to the… Rock Climbing
5
Děvín - Z stěna
From a step to a ledge, overhanging wall under a blunter protruding block and over it… Rock Climbing
4+
Hlinecká věž
With a right overhang into the notch (A. Zavadil 1959), then about 2m upwards, diagonally… Rock Climbing
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Hlinecká věž
Straightening across the lower overhang Rock Climbing
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Děvín - Z stěna
Straighten the top part with the left indentation. Rock Climbing
?
Děvín - Z stěna
From the terrace, across a small overhang to the first piton in the massive ceiling, and… Rock Climbing
3+
Děvín - Z stěna
From the left edge of the footbridge under the White Ceiling, diagonally left across the… Rock Climbing
6
Děvín - Z stěna
Climb the wall under the overhang (bolt), directly over it, and up the sloping slabs to… Rock Climbing
5
Javorová stěna
Start at the southern tip of the Fortress, in line with the ceiling. Up the wall to just… Rock Climbing Danger
4+
Javorová stěna
Just to the left of the rounded pillar, in the corner over the wide pillar, smooth wall,… Rock Climbing Fixed belay
5
Javorová stěna
In the right half of the slab, onto a sloping ledge, from there via subtle holds… Rock Climbing Danger

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