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Climbing at Drábovna

303 routes
90 areas
1–11 grades

Drábovna in the northern part of Bohemian Paradise offers more than 300 routes on 90 towers – for example Spárová věž, Trojvěží, Drábovna, Přeskakové věže, Věž pod vyhlídkou (Zmýlená) and Mravenčí věž. The climbing is traditional on sandstone with rings and textile protection; grades from 1 to 11.

Part of Northern areas, Drábovna has 303 routes documented on climbing.place. Routes range from grade 1 to 11. Explore its 90 crags and sectors below.

Common styles: Rock Climbing, Textile belay, Fixed belay, Laid wall, Route in shadow.

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 protection: Climbing seasonally prohibited from November 1 to March 31, exceptions exist for specific rocks. Nature protection documents: Decision 2022-2026, Decision 2022-2026_Maps authority NP 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.

Spárová věž 13 routes Trojvěží 11 routes Drábovna 10 routes Přeskakové věže 10 routes Věž pod vyhlídkou (Zmýlená) 9 routes Mravenčí věž 9 routes Vodník 8 routes Letní věž 8 routes Věž u Bukanýra 7 routes Loupežnická věž 7 routes Zmijovka 6 routes Máňa 6 routes Žlutá věž 6 routes Zimní věž (Samaritánka) 6 routes Hladká věžička 6 routes Poslední věž 5 routes Jeřábová věž 5 routes Balvánek 5 routes Pulec 5 routes Hlava 5 routes Drban 5 routes Fuňas 5 routes Dráb 5 routes Skřítek 5 routes Quakerská jehla 5 routes Dvojitá u rozcestí 5 routes Velbloud 4 routes Slon (Sova) 4 routes Šikmá věžička 4 routes Čuba 4 routes Káča 4 routes Balkón 4 routes Panic 4 routes Císařovna 4 routes Zpovědnice 3 routes Severní věž 3 routes Náhrobní kámen 3 routes Věžička u Máni 3 routes Poupě 3 routes Špunt 3 routes Panna 3 routes Rybník 3 routes Maňas 3 routes Lodní kýl 3 routes Věž šílenců 3 routes Puklá věž 3 routes Kulečník 2 routes Sborovna 2 routes Bukanýr 2 routes Bizon 2 routes Prašivka 2 routes Věžička u drbana 2 routes Homolka 2 routes Skalní hřib 2 routes Zakuklenec 2 routes Krtina 2 routes Drábský koník 2 routes Na stráži 2 routes Poklop 2 routes Husar 2 routes Bydlo (for rest) 1 route Džbánek 1 route Houpací kůň 1 route Souhvězdí žab 1 route Vráček 1 route Přízrak 1 route Veterán 1 route Věž u Karla 1 route Plochý kámen 1 route Tágo 1 route Průlezová věž 1 route Morfeus 1 route Alenka 1 route Hospodské masivy 1 route Vilémova věž 1 route Dvouhlavá (Májová) 1 route Čuník 1 route Pastýř 1 route Šupák 1 route Borový masiv 1 route Vartovna 1 route Kalimero 1 route Císař 1 route Fernetová věžička 1 route Střelmistr 1 route Žralok 1 route Hrbatá 1 route Fernetový masiv 1 route Rozpůlená věž 1 route Vračičínek 1 route
5
Žralok
Along the rounded edge on ledges to the summit. Rock Climbing
7
Zpovědnice
Along the edge to the diagonal crack (ring) and up it to the right to the summit. Rock Climbing
7
Zpovědnice
Through the middle of the wall over the bolt to the summit. Rock Climbing
6
Zpovědnice
Via the right side wall. Rock Climbing
4
Zakuklenec
Via the short N wall. Rock Climbing
7
Zakuklenec
From the valley (right of the SW edge) directly along the edge to the large hourglass … Rock Climbing
Přeskok
Vodník
From the south from the massif (Rybník) by jumping to the summit. Rock Climbing
7
Vodník
Along the NW wall diagonally left and over steps to the summit. As Normal Route to the… Rock Climbing
2
Vodník
From the W through the small gully under the overhang and left into the Normal Route. Rock Climbing
2
Vodník
From the boulder (on the W side) step across into the wall and through the corner to the… Rock Climbing
3
Vodník
Along the left part of the E wall to the summit. As Normal Route to the summit. Rock Climbing
2
Vodník
Through the small gully in the SE wall over the overhang and the wall. Rock Climbing
2
Vodník
Through the crack in the left part of the SE wall (from the passage) up into the chimney… Rock Climbing
3
Vodník
Through the middle of the S wall (left of the E edge) via holes. Higher up, traverse left… Rock Climbing
1
Vilémova věž
From the massif with a heave. Rock Climbing
5
Veterán
Through the middle of the wall to the hourglass and to the ledge. Traverse right … Rock Climbing Textile belay
3
Velbloud
Through the corner (crack) in the plateau wall to the saddle between the summits Rock Climbing Route in shadow Textile belay +2
2
Velbloud
From the W, by stepping over from the boulder and via carved holds to the summit. Rock Climbing Textile belay Laid wall
6
Velbloud
Through the middle of the valley wall over the ring to the saddle and to the summit. Rock Climbing Fixed belay Route on sun +2
6
Velbloud
Through the left part of the plateau edge diagonally left to the E edge (hourglass) and… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay +1
4
Trojvěží
Rock Climbing
6
Trojvěží
In the left part of the N wall along the edge into the hole (hourglass) and along the… Rock Climbing Textile belay
4+
Trojvěží
NC to the balcony at the birch. To the left of the birch, up the small wall slightly left… Rock Climbing
4-
Trojvěží
Through Sokolík to the right of the right SE crack Rock Climbing
6
Trojvěží
Through the corner crack to the left of Sokolík. Rock Climbing
6
Trojvěží
Rock Climbing
2+
Trojvěží
Through the rugged斜 shelf in the left part of the SE wall into the inter-tower to the… Rock Climbing
2
Trojvěží
To the left of the right SE crack, scrambling under the overhang and up between the… Rock Climbing
5
Trojvěží
From SE, up the first crack directly upwards. Rock Climbing
4+
Trojvěží
From the south, up the slab to the shelf at the "nose" (hourglass). Up the small wall to… Rock Climbing Textile belay

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